Parrot's Health - Hobbies

Parrot 's Health

As a breeder you are responsible to use only healthy animals as parents. Please also be aware that some species may not always be good parents. In this case, the farmer take over parental responsibility by hand-feeding chicks. This is a demanding task which must have time and knowledge to manage.

Parrots should not be handled by force unless it is absolutely necessary. Do you need to capture and hold a parrot, it is important to get a firm grip over the back and keep the wings gently to your body with both hands. Smaller parrots can take in one hand with his head firmly between two fingers so it is completely at rest. Never hard on a bird, but with a good, firm grip. Never take hold of a wing or hold the bird in the feet, as this can damage the bird seriously. Wing Fracture is very difficult to heal.

">Breeding parrots must be in accordance with the species' natural needs. It is therefore to gain the most knowledge about the requirements for the breeding environment and nutrition for the species you choose to farm on.

Small parrots such as budgies, Lovebirds, etc. Nymfeparakitter breeds easily in captivity, while many other species are almost impossible to get to breed.

Klopleie - Normally you can not cut the claws on the parrots, but some species and individuals may require this. For long claws can be dangerous for the bird, then it can hang onto the netting, curtains, carpets or the like. Use a suitable klotang and avoid cutting the blood vessel that goes a little way out of the claw. Ask your veterinarian or other bird experts people if you are unsure of the procedure.

The bill normally need no maintenance. Some species and individuals may be exposed to excessive beak growth. A veterinarian must trim the bill on a regular basis.

Clipping of wing feathers - Some choose to cut approx. half of the wing stroke feathers, to keep the bird's flying ability. This is called the wing clip. Wing clipping is not advised, but may be considered in exceptional circumstances. It is important to think carefully and consult a veterinarian before you possibly decide to cut the wing, since the consequences of this varies from species to species. Wing clipping should only be performed by skilled veterinarian. Incorrect cutting wing feathers can give the bird major problems. A healthy parrot is curious, comes with sounds and want attention. Plumage is glossy. It eats well and is not emaciated, but not oily. One should not be able to know the sternum in particular. When the sleeping hides the head behind the neck feathers and is often on one leg. The eyes should be clean and clear, tooth and nail to be without shells drawings or lime coating. A sick bird is inflated on the stick, gives few or no sounds and breathing ras h and deep. Are the seriously ill sits huddled on the bottom. Then consult a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Other disease symptoms are runny eyes and nose. There is often a good idea to contact your veterinarian if this persists a few days, then it may be the start of serious diseases.

Mega Bacteria - Chronic wasting, protruding sternum, spit-up, loose and slimy stool could be a sign that the bird is infected with so-called mega bacteria. Veterinarian should be contacted.

Psittacosis (avir klamydiose) - Symptoms of Psittacosis is a runny nose and eyes, the bird breathing heavily and blowing themselves up, diarrhea and chronic wasting occurs. This disease is caused by a bacterium that can be transmitted between birds and humans. Do not have the intimate contact with a bird that shows sign of disease or when you have a cold. Contact a veterinarian suspected that the bird is sick parrot. If someone in your household will be exposed to heavy pneumonia and respiratory infection should be mentioned that one has the bird in the house, so that the patient in case checked for parrot sick.

Powerful spring felling or feather picking - The bird will lose or pick up of large amounts of feathers may have different causes. Protein deficiency, viral infection, zinc poisoning, boredom or nervousness are some.

Most cases of feather picking is because the bird is kept in a restricted environment that makes it unable to discharge the natural behavior. The bird then sits and cleans the feathers of boredom to the almost non-spring again. Some species picks up more easily than others, often one can also see that this is the species that are more active than others.

Some choose to use the collar on the bird, but this is completely wrong way to tackle such a problem on. One must find the reason for picking and do something about it, not only prevent the bird to pick up without knowing what the problem is. Often it helps with more space, more activation in the form of company with other birds or people, playing to spend time mm Do you experience problems with feather picking is recommended to seek the advice of a veterinarian.

Offspring can breed up to get a good upbringing with proper nutrition and later good home. Some parrot species are not so easy to sell, so you must expect to retain them for a while after they are independent.

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