Fungal & Yeast Infections
Fungal & Yeast Infections are usually associated with seed, corn cobs, old food, humid areas, air conditioners, blow heaters, and wet cages.
Health
Health articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.
Avian influenza: Eradication from commercial poultry
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.
6 Ways To Prevent Poultry Diseases
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).
Bumble Foot
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).
Resolution of Xanthomatosis without Surgical Intervention by J. Miesle
Resolution of Xanthomatosis without Surgical Intervention by J. Miesle M.A., M. Ed., West Chester, Ohio, Xanthomatosis may be confirmed through histopathological testing.
Feather Cysts / Feather Lump
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.
Feather Lice
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.
Scaly Leg Mites / Tassle Foot / Depluming Scabies
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.
Bird Mites: Mites that are commonly infesting birds
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.
Visceral and Articular Gout
Gout or Renal Disorder is the deposition of uric acid crystals (urate deposits) on body organs (visceral gout), in joints (articular gout) or in the ureters (renal constipation).