Scaly Face Mites
Scaly face 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.
Health
Sick Bird Symptoms: Lethargy / Weakness / Depression
Causes for Lethargy / Weakness / Depression in Birds Malnutrition: A parrot was presented with sleeping more than usual, being less lively and interactive with his owner. A blood test (CBC / Blood Panel) revealed that he was suffering from vitamin A and calcium deficiencies. The vet suggested adding a natural form of vitamin A … Read more
DNA Sexing & Disease Testing
There is no doubt that every newly purchased bird should be tested and quarantined before introducing it into an established flock. There are different ways of DNA Sexing and Disease Testing of Birds.
Vinegar: A Natural Approach to Avian Management
WARNING: PLEASE NOTE: HEATED vinegar emits toxic fumes similar to carbon dioxide. Bird owners have lost their pets by adding vinegar to their dishwashing cycle, or used it to clean coffee machines. Vinegar: A Natural Approach to Avian Management By Wanda Barras “Many herbalists recommend the use of raw, unpasteurized, unheated, organic apple cider vinegar … Read more
Frostbites
Frostbites first appear on the extremities of the toes, feet, and, if applicable, the wattles or comb (the points). The worst-case scenario would be that the bird goes into shock and die.
Bird Species and Their Respective Syndromes
Bird Species and Diseases They are Most Susceptible to Index of Bird Diseases … Symptoms and Potential Causes African Greys … Amazon Parrots … Australian Parakeets … Budgerigars … Brown-headed Parrots … Caiques … Canaries … Chickens … Cockatiels … Cockatoos … Conures … Eclectuses … Finches … Grey-cheeked Parakeets … Hawk-headed Parrots … Jardine’s … Read more
First Aid for Birds
If you want to know about the First Emergency Care for Birds like poisoning, bleeding, injuries, burns, wounds, vomiting, or Seizures, visit Beauty of Birds.
Avian Botulism
Avian botulism is a paralytic disease caused by ingestion of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum – an anaerobic, Gram positive, spore-forming rod.
Administering Medication
Your vet has determined that your bird is sick and needs to be medicated. It sounds easier than it really is. Medications often have strong, unpleasant tastes and getting our birds to take them can be a real challenge. However, there are helpful tips and tricks. Should a bird have losts his or her appetite, … Read more
Broken / Cracked Beaks
A cracked beak is like a broken tooth and as bone and nerve endings are connected to the beak, such injuries are painful.
The beak has an abundant blood supply, so any beak injury is likely to cause excessive bleeding.