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Recognize a sick bird

WebThe body temperature of sick birds is often too low (hypothermia). So the animals tremble at the entire body what is to be recognized easily by the fluffed up plumage that is shaking. …

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Signs of illness – Birds Online

WebRecognize a sick bird. Recognize a sick bird If a bird is injured, it's easy to see in most cases. A bleeding Temperature of a bird's feet. The temperature of a bird's feet Based …

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Bird anatomy – Birds Online

Web11 Cloaca or vent (is located on the underside of the body) 12 Leg. 13 Toes. 14 Claws. 15 Abdomen. 16 Breast (keel) 17 Crop. 18 Wing. 19 Throat.

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Cold and sneezing – Birds Online

WebSymptoms. If a bird has a cold and is sneezing frequently, you may notice damp and encrusted feathers above the nose. In most instances, colds can be recognized by the …

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Preen gland – Birds Online

WebAt the low back right above the tail-base, the preen gland is located in budgies and many other bird species. There are some more names for this part of a bird’s body like …

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Digestive tract – Birds Online

WebThe digestive system of the birds includes more regions than ours. The first region is the beak with the fleshy tongue, followed by the esophagus. As seed-eaters, budgies have a …

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Legs and feet – Birds Online

WebThe two easily visible joints on a bird’s leg are misnamed by many people. One cannot simply deduce the anatomy of a bird from ours since it differs too much from that of …

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Viral plumage disease (PBFD) – Birds Online

WebThe abbreviation PBFD derives from “ P sittacine B eak and F eather D isease”. However, because not all birds show the same symptoms, the disease is alternatively referred to …

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Bald head – Birds Online

WebThis usually results in a weakened immune defence. Some birds may also develop eczema or skin inflammation on their head because their bare skin is overstimulated. If the head …

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What droppings tell you – Birds Online

WebThe urine portion is increased. This dropping of a budgie contains only a small quantity of feces and there is a lot of urine. The bird suffered from nephritis. The urine portion of this …

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Nose and cere – Birds Online

WebThe nostrils (2) and the cere (1) of a male budgie. The nose of a budgie is located above the upper beak. Only the outer parts of the nose are visible. The nasal cavities are located …

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Cloaca or vent – Birds Online

WebInside the body, the cloaca is coated with a sensitive mucous membrane. Under certain circumstances, this mucosa can slip outwards. Vets call this condition a cloacal prolapse …

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Trimming nails and beak – Birds Online

WebAfter shortening: The upper beak has successfully been trimmed. This bleeding toenail of a Lineolated parakeet is broken and nearly torn off. If a bird’s toenails are too long, the risk …

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Breast – Birds Online

WebA bird’s breast can tell a skilled observer a lot about a bird’s nutritional status and flight abilities. In order to understand how to gain information from the appearance of a bird’s …

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Bird lice (mallophaga) – Birds Online

WebBird louse on a feather of a Lineolated parakeet. In a moderate to severe infestation of bird lice, the feathers look plucked and gnawed because many lice have fed on them. The …

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Temperature of a bird’s feet – Birds Online

WebThe regular body temperature of a budgie is approximately 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) inside the body. But the temperature of the feet is slightly lower in most …

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Concussion – Birds Online

WebBirds suffering from a concussion, especially in the first few days after the accident, feel severe nausea and tend to vomit. Therefore, in consultation with your avian vet, change …

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Fright moult – Birds Online

WebIn this case, a sudden moult takes place as a result of an event (seemingly) threatening the birds concerned. In nature, fright moult for example happens then a predator captures a …

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Roundworms – Birds Online

WebPlease always take your ill birds to an avian vet as fast as you can! Roundworm in the feces of a budgie. Inside the bird’s intestines, roundworms of the genus Ascaris can occur. …

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