![]() ![]() I’m sure many of you have heard the advice NOT to remove leg bands at home, sadly some people don’t listen which often leads to devastating consequences! I have listed below the medical reasons why this should only be performed by a qualified professional vet.Ĭutting with scissors or pliers carry huge risks because sudden movement of the ring can cause serious injury such as broken bones, and total loss of the limb! Cutting with an incorrect rotator tool will cause the ring to become hot and burn the flesh underneath. This may seem like a very long list to get through every day, however, once you have made these observations into a routine, and you have become familiar with what is normal for your bird, you will be checking for these things subconsciously. Please click on the link and read the article entitled "Early signs of illness in parrots". A sick or inactive bird will have droppings in one area, usually under the perch they are sitting on. Looking at the cage floor, are droppings normal?Ī healthy active bird will have droppings scattered across the cage floor. Many birds have died from starvation due to owners mistaking empty husks as food.Īre there any dangers in the cage such as a broken toy, jagged piece of wood sticking out, or missing toy parts? Is it bright, alert, and responsive-looking around or is it depressed?Īre there any obvious swellings, or wounds?Īre there any obvious signs of discharge from eyes, nares, or ears?Īny signs of feather loss or flaking of the beak and claws?Īre there signs that the birds have been eating and drinking?Īny changes in behaviour? Aggressive, isolated from other birds, stumbling about?Īre the birds vocal and happy to see you?Ĭheck seed bowls, empty seed husks can make a seed dish appear full. Is it standing or perching evenly on both feet?Īre the birds flying around the cage or aviary normally or staying in one place or on the ground?Īre both wings held in the normal position? ![]() Is the bird breathing normally or is the breathing laboured? Is it breathing? (Sounds like a silly question, but you will be surprised at how many people do not notice their bird is dead). (Regular wellness checks with an avian vet are always recommended for the health of a bird) This type of infection can be avoided by giving a balanced diet and sufficient exercise, keeping cages clean, and by providing correct perches. ![]() If you notice that the bottom of the bird’s feet becoming red and swollen, or if you notice calluses appearing, a vet check will be needed as soon as possible. The bottom of a bird’s feet should be checked regularly as part of your daily health examination of your bird. Cages should be kept spotless, not only for good foot health, but to prevent bacterial and fungal infections. It is extremely important that natural wooden perches which are of different diameters are used in cages. Placing unsuitable perches in a parrot’s cage is going to cause pressure point sores to develop, which can lead to infection. Bumblefoot can be caused by various reasons such as unsuitable perches (perches that are cylinder and do not vary in diameters, sandpaper perches) filthy perches, poor diet, poor sanitation, sandpaper cage liners, lack of exercise, obesity and various underling conditions. Avian diseases and symptoms Avian respiratory disease symptoms Bumblefoot Can vegetables and fruit cause diarrhoea DAILY HEALTH CHECK FOR PET BIRDS Dangers of removing leg bands at home Dangers of using home remedies Dehydration symptoms and recipe Do you give your birds apple cider vinegar Early signs of illness in parrots Feather mites Finding a stray bird and what you need to do Four golden rules when nursing a sick bird Heavy metal poisoning in parrots How to monitor a sick bird How to quarantine new birds Hygiene and your birds Lack of vocalisation Medicating your birds via food or water Ointments should not be used on birds Parrots left in drafts get sick Polyuria symptoms and causes in parrots Poopology Reasons why a bird may vomit Reasons why your parrot is fluffed up Respiratory infections in parrots Room temperature for a sick bird Signs of a healthy bird Smoke inhalation Star gazing in parrots Symptoms of egg binding Symptoms of infection in parrots The operculum inside a parrots nares The respiratory system of a parrot explained Vitamins added to a birds water Vomiting or regurgitation What do all these veterinarian tests mean Why Cockatiels eat their own poopīumblefoot is a very cute name given to very serious condition if left untreated. ![]()
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