Taking Care of New Born Birds Many times by accident we find newborn baby birds that have been abandoned by their mother or our pet birds giving birth to their offspring. Taking care of newborn birds is not an easy task as infant birds are very delicate and require[...]
Bird Concussion Head injuries occur when. Wild birds fly into glass windows or frightened caged birds fly into the cage wire. Signs One or more signs may be exhibited: Depression. Loss of balance. Circling with or without head tilted. Weakness of wings and legs. Convulsions. Treatment Possible shock should[...]
Bird Diarrhea The normal droppings of birds are made up of three components: a clear colorless liquid (urine), a solid white substance (uric acid), and a solid dark substance (feces). The consistency of the droppings will vary according to the tithe species of the bird. Seed-eating birds have drier, firmer[...]
Fishhook Caught in Mouth Caution Do not push or pull the hook. Treatment If the bird is quiet and the barbed end of the hooks protrudes from the beak With an assistant holding the bird’s head firmly, cut off the barb of the hook using a pair of pliers[...]
Fishing Line Disappearing into Mouth Caution Do not cut the line. It may be attached to a fishhook and could be of use to the veterinarian in locating and removing the hook. Prevent the bird from swallowing the line by tying it around the beak until the bird can[...]