The Field Guide

Health

Health articles from Beauty of Birds: expert, ethical guidance on caring for and training pet birds.

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Iron Storage Disease / Hemochromatosis

Here is the list of Iron Storage Disease / Hemochromatosis their Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Supportive Nutrition, and Treatment Options.

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Giardia in Birds

Giardia in Birds | Asymptomatic carriers may exist, and serve as sources of infection for other birds.

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Bacterial Infections & Mega Bacteria / Megabacteriosis

There are several types of bacteria that affect birds, but the most common are E.coli, Citrobacter, Strep and Staph. These bacteria are usually associated with water, sand, grit, seed, old food, humid areas, dusty spots and wet cages.

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Eye Problems

Want to know about the Eye Problems / Avian Conjunctivitis and their prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, supportive nutrition, and treatment options, visit Beauty of Birds.

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Blocked Gizzard by Dr. Rob Marshall

Blocked Gizzard is a life-threatening disease and your bird may need to stay in hospital until it starts eating. It may take as short as one day, or as long as three days to unblock the gizzard.

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Crooked Toes

Chicks may develop crooked toes. We suspect that it's because of differences in the substrate combined with less exercise than in the wild, and differences in nutrition.

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Bird / Avian Anatomy

Bird anatomy, or the physiological structure of birds' bodies, shows many unique adaptations, mostly aiding flight. Learn about the anatomy of birds

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