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Most birds are naturally very active during the day and would normally encounter a huge variety of perching textures and perch sizes in their wild environment. This, along with ordinary…
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Most birds have the misfortune of eating in their bathroom and defecating in their kitchen! It is essential to keep a bird's environment as clean as possible. The bottom of the cage should be…
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Chlamydophilosis, also called "Psittacosis" or "Parrot Fever", is a common disease of birds. The disease can cause chronic infections, asymptomatic infections, or sudden…
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Chronic egg laying occurs when a female bird lays more than the normal number of eggs or more commonly has repeated clutches of eggs, especially in the absence of a mate. While not usually…
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This disease was first described in Australian cockatoos in the early 1970s. It is commonly called Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) describing the chronic form of the disease with…
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For the average bird owner, pelleted rations have many advantages in that they provide a good basic plane of nutrition and are simple to store and feed.However, many birds do not initially…
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While most female birds have no problems laying eggs, occasionally they may encounter difficulty. When detected early, the condition can usually be resolved easily. If a prolonged period of…
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Hand-rearing baby birds is often performed to produce a "cuddly tame" young bird. Unfortunately isolation rearing techniques may account for the many psychological problems in these…
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Herpes viruses are believed to cause two well-known diseases of parrots: Pacheco’s Disease and papillomatosis. The former is an acute disease and capable of causing rapid death. The…
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Birds are naturally mischievous and will get into many predicaments. It is crucial that you "bird proof" your home. The bird’s cage is its house and the confines of your home…
