Introducing a New Bird
Why introduce a new bird? Birds are flock animals and their behaviour is geared to interaction within a flock. Captive, […]
Why introduce a new bird? Birds are flock animals and their behaviour is geared to interaction within a flock. Captive, […]
When you take on the responsibility of owning a parrot, it is like adopting a child. This is especially true […]
The unique respiratory system of birds is affected by many different physical and environmental conditions. Aerosol Inhalants The functions of […]
Wildlife and avian veterinarians are frequently confronted by well-meaning members of the public who have found a “tame” lorikeet beside […]
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Syndrome (PBFDS) is highly contagious and infects all parrot species. It is caused by a […]
Most people have the impression that birds are very tender, delicate, fragile, little creatures that will drop dead, die of […]
As an avian veterinarian, I frequently encounter problems with pet parrots that chew on inappropriate items and consequently end up […]
Most, if not all, reptiles carry Salmonella bacteria in their intestinal tract and intermittently or continuously shed these bacteria in […]
“Lips”, the Coastal Carpet Python had difficulty laying her eggs. She was presented with a definite bulge near the cloaca. […]
SPRINGTIME DANGERS FOR CAGE AND AVIARY BIRDS All pet birds benefit from weekly exposure to fresh air and sunshine. Many […]
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