Bird Health

!!! IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR BIRD OWNERS !!!


Avian Influenza (AI) Protocols Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in poultry in NSW. This is a notifiable disease and has potential serious implications if not controlled. We have been given instructions by various authorities regarding appropriate protection and control measures that we need to adopt to best protect our patients and staff.  Most […]



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A Healthy Diet for Your Pet Bird


Traditionally pet birds have been fed on seed diets. Research over the last 30 years has identified that seed diets, while high in palatability (taste) and acceptance by birds, are actually very poorly suited to the nutritional requirements of our feathered friends.  In fact, they contribute directly to the ill health and subsequent death of […]



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Converting your Bird to a Pellet Based Diet


Converting your pet parrot from a seed based to pellet diet is a crucial step in maintaining their long-term health and welfare; however, it is not as simple as simply switching from one type to another overnight. This is a process that can be expected to take several weeks or even months to fully accomplish.  […]



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Avian Chlamydiosis and Psittacosis


Chlamydiosis in Birds Avian Chlamydiosis also know as ornithosis is a common disease of many bird species and is caused by the bacterial organism Chlamydia psittaci. Bird’s owners should be aware that this is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from birds to humans, and also know its implications. The disease in people […]



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