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 […]
Preservation or Masking Reflex in Birds
Most people have the impression that birds are very tender, delicate, fragile, little creatures that will drop dead, die of […]
Pet Parrots and Foreign Body Ingestion
As an avian veterinarian, I frequently encounter problems with pet parrots that chew on inappropriate items and consequently end up […]
Jason and Corrina Pryce-Davies
To all of the team at Currumbin Valley Vets – a very big thank-you again, for the time everyone put […]
Tara, Zamba and Yamba Geaney
To dear Penny and Peter – Thank you for all you have done for me and my cockatiel, Zamba. Thank […]