The Importance of a Balanced Diet
Three quarters of the physical health problems that are presented for treatment at my surgery are related to poor nutrition […]
Common Conditions in Pet Birds
Pet birds often become ill. While most diseases of birds can affect every species, there are some species which are […]
Sex and Your Pet Bird
When our pet cats and dogs become sexually mature, we can prevent them from mating and breeding by having them […]
Pet Parrot Preschool
UNDERSTANDING THE PARROT Text by Verna Shannan In order to understand your pet bird it is useful to know a […]
Pet Birds and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Birds in the wild engage in certain natural behaviors in the course of their daily lives. They learn survival skills […]
Introducing a New Bird
Why introduce a new bird? Birds are flock animals and their behaviour is geared to interaction within a flock. Captive, […]
Bird Behavioural Training
When you take on the responsibility of owning a parrot, it is like adopting a child. This is especially true […]
What are Air Sacs?
The unique respiratory system of birds is affected by many different physical and environmental conditions. Aerosol Inhalants The functions of […]
The “Tame” Lorikeet, Found Beside the Road
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
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Syndrome (PBFDS) is highly contagious and infects all parrot species. It is caused by a […]