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Bird health
Question | Answer |
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Utilizing a towel is easiest when handling a parrot | Helps keep wings against the body and is a layer between you and bird Hold birds head firmly (not neck!!!) Use other hand to hold lower body/legs |
Psittacosis: | “Parrot Fever,” a form of chlamydia. Often affects respiratory system with discharge from nostrils and eyes but can affect multi organ systems. Can be fatal. IS ZOONOTIC ! |
Fatty Liver Disease: | Large amounts of fat accumulate in liver largely due to over feeding |
Knemidokoptes Mites: | AKA Scaly leg/face mite that can cause itching & feather loss |
Depending on wear birds will need | their beaks & nails trimmed as needed |
Beak & Nail Trimming | This can be done with a dremel, small trimmers, or a file Should not bleed if done correctly |
Zygodactyl Feet | two toes forward, two backwards |
sexually dymorphic | males and females do not look different, so a blood test is typically needed to determine sex |