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Review Of Behavioural Basics

Continuing on from last month's article, Sally covers the remaining 6 common behavioural symptoms.

Complete Psittacine Encourage Foraging Activity

Up-to-date parrot keepers hear a lot about ‘foraging’ and ‘foraging skills’ these days. That is not really surprising as for decades much emphasis in bird keeping has been placed upon improving, that is, enriching the environments of our pet and breeder psittacines, along with offering them a full range of mental stimuli to keep them busy.

Hand- Rearing Parrots Why We Shouldn't

Dr Tariq Abou-Zahr BVSc ECZM Resident (Avian) MRCVS who explains the gist of the problem.

Some Important Environmental Considerations

Providing and understanding the basic care needs of your parrot can help him stay healthy and happy. A yearly exam by an avian vet can help you keep track of your parrot’s health. If your bird exhibits any change in behaviour or shows any signs of being sick, examination by an avian vet, with necessary diagnostic tests, is essential to determine if there is a physical problem. If the parrot has started feather picking, specific tests will help to determine if there is an underlying health problem. Make sure your vet has experience and is competent with parrots. If you have a quality bird shop or breeder nearby, or know of a local caged bird association, ask them for a reference for a vet who has extensive knowledge about parrots.