Anatomy
Bird Diseases or Bird Health Care
Natural Antibiotics / Herbal Anti-inflammatories - Strengthening Your Immunesystem Naturally (human applications - discuss with your holistic vet)
Resources:Ventilation and The Air Sacs - Jim Cummins; Murdoch U. ... The Heart and Circulation - Jim Cummins; Murdoch U. ... The Digestive System (Overview/Oral Cavity and Pharynx/Oesophagus/Stomach/Intestines) - Jim Cummins; Murdoch U. ... Urogenital and Endocrine Systems - Jim Cummins; Murdoch U. ... Anatomy of Flight - Jim Cummins; Murdoch U.
When medicating or handfeeding chcks it is important to feed from the bird's left side because the opening to the bird's crop is on the right side of its throat. The opening to the lungs is on the left side.
Many disease-causing organisms / toxins are transmitted via air and water. If you suspect a disease problem (or if you would like to prevent one), please investigate the possibility of filtering your air and purifying / treating your birds' drinking water.
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