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Bird Diseases or Bird Health Care


Pets At RiskBudgies, like all birds, are very adapt at concealing their illness. This is a self-preservation mechanism, as the sick and the weak are the ones predators will focus on. By the time your pet looks ill, you can assume that your pet is seriously sick and is likely to deterioriate quickly unless appropriate treatment is provided.

By observing your pet daily you will learn its normal behavior and you will be able to notice anything out of the ordinary. Below is a list of things to look out for as possible indicators of disease / illness; and a vet may need to be consulted.


Signs of illness to watch out for:

Critical / Serious - bird needs to be taken to vet:

 

Could be serious - consult with vet:

  • loss of appetite
  • fluffed up and/or untidy appearance
  • abnormal droppings
  • excessive feather picking or plucking
  • abnormal sleep pattern (continuous, both feet on the perch when normally one foot is tucked up, head tucked under the wing, head turned towards the wing with eyes only partly closed)
  • any change in normal activities ( talking or whistling, playing with toys, preening, interaction with other birds or humans, energy levels, different perching area)
  • disorientation
  • drinking a lot more water than usual
  • soiled vent
  • drooping head, tail or wings

Super Nutrition for Animals! (Birds Too!): Healthy Advice for Dogs, Cats, Horses and BirdsDiseases / conditions budgies are usually diagnosed with:

  • Malnutrition:

    • Vitamin A and calcium deficiency are the most common deficiencies seen in seed junkies. Since seeds are higher in fat than many other foods, many seed eaters are often obese as well.

What you can do:

Introducing healthy foods - such as green leafy vegetables; red or orange fruits and veggies (which contain beta-carotene) - is a natural way to provide this nutrient safely. Calcium blocks should be provided also, to prevent calcium deficiency.

For seed addicted birds offer sprouted seeds instead. Sprouted seeds are healthier and lower in fat, as the process of sprouting reduces the fat content in the seeds, and sprouted seeds are usually more easily accepted by "seed addicts" than fresh fruits and vegetables.



Additional Resources: Natural Antibiotics / Herbal Anti-inflammatories ... Strengthening Your Immunesystem Naturally (human applications - discuss with your holistic vet) ... General Avian Health References ... Article: Why is Lactobacillus so important to your bird's health?


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