The ‘Perfect home’ for pet birds
Increasingly, pet birds are spending more time out of their cages as bird ownership increases, and birds become "mobile companions". Even so, correct cage selection and management are important, even if the [...]
Why our feathered friends are different to the average pet?
Birds are unique in how they show and respond to disease. They have a 'preservation reflex' where they hide obvious signs of illness until they are in an advanced state and near [...]
Avian Gastric Fungus – Megabacteria in Birds
Megabacteria are microscopic organisms which are forty times larger than most bacteria. They have at various times been called bacteria, fungi and lactobacilli, but are now deemed to be in a microscopic [...]
Budgerigar disease prevention program
A disease prevention program is of vital importance to Budgerigars especially when mixing of birds occurs - such as when new birds are added to aviaries. When controlling disease it is important [...]
Chlamydiosis/Psittacosis
Also known as "parrot fever", Chlamydiosis is a disease caused by a micro-organism called Chlamydia psittaci. If inhaled, it is usually found in the lungs and air sacs. If ingested, it is [...]
Feather picking or loss – what can you do?
Most feather problems are due to one of five things; psychological factors/boredom, nutritional deficiencies, infections, hormonal imbalances, or parasites. Here's a list of things you should be doing to prevent feather loss. [...]
