The Single Greatest Threat to Avian Health in the New Millennium!
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Health
Health articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.
Helping Wild Baby Birds
Hatchlings require feedings every 10 to 15 minutes and need specialized care and as they lose body temperature quickly, they need to be kept warm. Don’t feed
Top Hazards to your Pet Bird’s Health
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Cryptosporidium / Coccidia
Coccidia are a group of protozoan parasites that are extremely common. Coccidia infection is especially common in young animals housed in groups (in breeding facilities, pet stores, shelters, rescue areas, kennels, etc.) This is a common parasite and is not necessarily a sign of poor husbandry.
Marek’s Disease
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Sarcocystosis
Sarcocystosis is a disease that affects psittacines, primarily those of Australian, Asian and African origin. It is caused by a protozoan parasite (Sarcocystis falcatula) which is introduced into the aviary by opossums (Didelphis virginiana).
Infectious Bronchitis
Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) is a clinically acute, highly contagious viral disease affecting chickens of all ages. IBV has an incubation period of only 24 to 72 hours.
Escherichia Coli (E-coli)
Coliform infections occur regularly in captive as well as wild birds, and can be either gastro-intestinal or respiratory in nature. While E. coli is a normal
Avian Goiter (Thyroid Hyperplasia or Dysplasia)
Avian Goiter aka Thyroid hyperplasia is an enlargement of the thyroid glands due to abnormal proliferation of the epithelial cells lining the follicles. The glands are located in the neck region.
Fowl Cholera
As is suggested by the name, Fowl Cholera disease affects primarily fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl (increasing order of susceptibility). This disease is caused by the bacterial organism, Pasteurella Multocida.