Salmonellosis is a disease of birds which is caused by an infection. The infection is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhimurium or also known as S. enterica serovar Typhimurium. There are many types of Salmonella, but the one that commonly affects birds is Salmonella subgenus 1. No wonder, salmonella is also listed as one […]
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7 Dangerous Foods to Avoid Feeding Birds
Keeping birds as pets is very interesting and fun. You can socialize with your pet birds by letting her come out of her cage for meal time. At the same time, you’re creating a bond with her. Sharing food with your pet bird is fun, however, is all food safe for your pet birds? The […]
Parrots are popular pets in some countries, including America. They are known to have very long lifespan, which is around 30 to 80 years. Most inexperienced owners might have a lot of questions to ask when they start keeping parrots at home. Most of the time, parrots don’t give much trouble as they are easy […]
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Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Parrot Fever
Parrot fever is an infection which is caused by a specific type of bacteria called Chlamydia psittaci. This infection is also known as parrot disease or psittacosis. As you can see from the name, this disease is acquired from birds, however, parrots are not the only culprits. There might be some wild animals or pet […]
Besides fruits, vegetables are an essential part of birds’ diet. Vegetables are a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. They should make up between 15 to 30% of a bird’s diet. Generally, the best vegetables for your bird will be the dark and leafy greens as they give the best nutritional value. Moreover, the […]
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8 Common Symptoms of Stressed Birds
Birds can feel stressed just like humans and other animals. Stress is not only a mere mental condition, but it may lead to some serious problems, including death. Birds are not able to tell that they are stressed, but there are some symptoms you can observe. Finch is also able to get stressed and you […]
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Feed these 5 Fruits that are Safe for Birds
Most of birds’ diet are pellets, however, they also deserve to get some other occasional treat. The treat should support their health. Birds enjoy seeds every now and then, meanwhile, fruits are much healthier as they are lower-fat options as their treats. There are also insect-eating birds too that prefer insects as their food. Fruits […]
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4 Common Bacterial Diseases in Birds
Birds are prone to have some diseases, such as mentioned in symptoms of liver disease in birds. The disease include both the bacterial and fungal diseases. Birds can be healthy pets if they are cared with good nutrition and live in healthy environment. However, bacteria can also be found anywhere, and they may infect your […]
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Best Ways to Prevent Feather Mites in Birds
Keeping your bird pet hygiene is very important. By keeping your bird pet hygiene and clean, you can prevent it from getting some health issues. One of the health issues a bird pet can have is liver disease, check the symptoms of liver disease in birds. One of the most concerning health issues birds can […]
All animals are possible to get sick, including birds. However, it is often too difficult to decide whether the birds are sick as they commonly hide the signs of illness. It is even harder for birds parents to tell whether their birds are sick. Birds, just like other animals, are able to feel emotions and […]