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 part of the gut flora in many birds, it can become pathogenic at times of stress. Symptoms: unwillingness to eat, loss of body condition and severe … Read more
Relevant Web Resources Important things to consider: How old is the chick 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 the chick a diet of human baby foods, hamburger meat, tuna, bird seed, milk, hard boiled … Read more
Bird Mites or Mange Infections can be found on any pet bird or avian species. Mites spread from bird to bird as flock members make body contact.
Avian influenza or bird flu viruses are highly infectious micro-organisms that primarily affect birds. Nevertheless, they have also been isolated from a number of mammals, including humans.
Here is all the information about 6 Ways To Prevent Poultry Diseases, (Recommendations also suitable for Exotic Bird Breeders / Aviculturists) by: the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Bumblefoot occurs in all species of birds; however, this condition is rarely seen in the wild. It is mostly diagnosed in:
captive cage or aviary birds and may be the result of improper husbandry (housing/diet).
Feather lice are observed as small groupings of tiny dark spots in the webbing of the feathers. Holding a feather up to the light will show feather lice very clearly.
Resolution of Xanthomatosis without Surgical Intervention by J. Miesle M.A., M. Ed., West Chester, Ohio, Xanthomatosis may be confirmed through histopathological testing.
A feather cyst on a bird represents the equivalent of an ingrown hair on a human. Feather cysts are larger in size, of course, since feathers are larger than hairs. The cysts are due to malformation of a developing feather under the skin.
Scaly Leg is most commonly caused by Knemidokoptes – also spelled Cnemidocoptes, which are eight-legged microscopic mites that are related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions – but obviously much smaller in size.