Bird Health

Articles in Bird Health

By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
A pet lovebird can bring you a lot of enjoyment. Many lovebird owners leave the pet store with many questions about their new pet, like the gender, average lifespan and weight. Although the gender is predetermined, the lovebird's diet determines ... more »
By BlueOx 1 comments
Most experts agree that a dust bath is best for birds, since their feathers are naturally water-resistant. However, anyone who has ever watched birds playing in a bird bath, or had their pet bird follow them to the shower, can tell you that birds ... more »
By Carson Bailey 2 comments
Hummingbirds really can become great little friends in flower gardens! Once they know there is steady supply of fresh food and drink (All in One) and no real threats, they will fly by you with in inches and provide another exotic pleasure to ... more »
By TheStorm 1 comments
Humming birds will come back for more!! Totally easy to make, the birds love it!.. more »
By favefive 2 comments
Owning a pet can have impact to a person's wallet. Not only will a pet owner worry about pet food and other necessities, but the biggest is veterinary bill. With the rising costs of vet bills, pet owners have a greater challenge of finding ways ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Cockatiels hide their illness very well. Caring for a sick cockatiel requires a proper and early diagnosis of the illness, which often helps the bird to survive. While there is no substitution for veterinarian treatment, pet owners can sometimes ... more »
By ktbug1226 0 comments
After my budgie, Turk, died, and I was ready for another one, I had to clean his cage well in case it was a disease that got him. This was hard, because it is a bird's instinct to hide any illness, because in the wild it makes them susceptible to ... more »
By mom2tomany 0 comments
Your Cockatiel has laid an egg and your wondering if the egg is fertile. Here is a simple way to check your eggs to see if they have a chance of hatching... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 3 comments
Methods of administration of medication, as well as capture and restraint techniques, vary greatly depending on the size and temperament of the bird and your experience as a bird handler... more »
By George Sommers 3 comments
They TALK! They DO TRICKS! They're SMART & BEAUTIFUL! And they don't have to be taken for walks! How can a parrot be anything but an ideal pet? Well, errrr, in a whole lot of ways; as this owner of a Goffin's cockatoo for nearly 20 years can ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Finding a veterinarian for an ostrich is not as easy as looking in your local telephone book for someone who claims ostrich expertise. However, due to increased specialization in veterinary colleges, finding a qualified vet for your ostrich is ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 12 comments
Christmas trees pose all sorts of hidden dangers for dogs and cats. Learn how to minimize the risks... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Often, people who raise ducks want to know their ducklings' sex right after hatching. The most accurate way of sexing ducklings, aside from reading their DNA, is to vent them-- open the cloaca and view the genitalia. However, this is not much fun ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Birds can't tell you when they don't feel well. A sick bird's symptoms are sometimes hard to identify. Most sickness in birds is due to poor nutrition or stress. The best way to head off illness is to get to know your bird and then you will be ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 3 comments
Ear mites (otodectes cynotis) are common to most pets - especially strays. Symptoms include scratching, shaking of the head and a reddish brown or black waxy buildup in the ears. Here are a few steps to help relieve your pet of ear mites... more »
By whypanic 0 comments
Should you come upon an injured pelican and want to help, you'll need to capture the bird. This can appear challenging, but by following these steps you should achieve a successful rescue attempt... more »
By Karen Bridgers 7 comments
The belief that baby birds that are touched by human hands will be rejected by their parents is a myth... more »
By flange 1 comments
When one of a pair of lovebirds dies, it is all you can do to prevent the other from becoming ill or dying itself... more »
By ldlbcl 0 comments
Whether you have just spent 28 days hatching duck eggs in an incubator, bought ducklings from a store or received tem as a gift, knowing how to care for them properly is important. Baby ducks only require a few basic elements to remain healthy ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 8 comments
Cleaning your bird's cage can be relatively fast and easy if you maintain a regular cleaning schedule. That way, the mess never gets out of control... more »
By KCout 0 comments
When you find an injured bird or one that appears ill what should you do? You should never take on the role of a veterinarian, but there are a few things you can do to help the bird until you can get them to a vet... more »
By George Sommers 0 comments
When a bird develops a feather picking habit, it's hearbreaking for the owner watching his once-beautiful pet mutilating itself. It's a difficult, but not impossible situation to remedy... more »
By eHow Health Editor 1 comments
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, there are about 4 pets for every 10 people in the United States. Between 10 and 30 percent of people who suffer some type of allergic reaction are allergic to dogs and cats (see Resources ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 6 comments
Most pet birds' beaks remain in good condition without trimming if the birds have an appropriate diet. However, "hookbills," such as parrots and cockatoos, are likely to require beak care when kept in captivity... more »
By Karen Bridgers 3 comments
Did you know that it's illegal to treat most wild birds? The best thing to do is protect an injured bird until it can fly away or until a licensed rehabilitator takes over... more »