African Grey with swelling next to eye

Newcastle Disease

Newcastle Disease is caused by a virus. The first symptoms usually consist of respiratory distress and rasping followed in 1 or 2 days by paralysis of legs and wings and bad down between legs or straight back over shoulders.

Cockatiel feeding chicks

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

Phobic Birds – Phobia in Birds 

Phobia in Birds  by Sibylle Faye Johnson Dictionaries define phobia as an irrational, persistent fear of certain situations, objects, activities or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. When the fear is beyond one’s control, or if the fear is interfering with daily life, then … Read more

African Grey with swelling next to eye

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.

Bonnie's Cage

Caring for a Handicapped Bird

by Jeannine Miesle, MAAllied Member, Association of Avian Veterinarians  When caring for a handicapped bird, we must take into consideration the type of disability it has. If a bird is blind but is otherwise healthy, keeping everything in the cage and surrounding area the same is very important. Providing extra perches so that he cannot … Read more

Pikey

Sick or Injured Birds in Your Garden

What do I do if I see sick or dead birds at or near my feeder / bird bath? Finding an Injured Bird: When you come across an injured bird – maybe a victim of a cat or hawk attack or a window collission – get a towel and gently put the bird in a … Read more