Saúde das aves
Triagem e vermifugação
Aves
Um teste inicial screening para psitticosse para all aves; e bico e penas para membros da família das cacatuas é recomendado, se comprar uma nova ave de um pet shop, ou de um criador que não possa garantir seu estoque.
Todos os reprodutores birdtalks foram testados e são mantidos em ambientes fechados para evitar a contaminação de aves selvagens.
Vermifugação
Todas as aves devem ser vermifugadas regularmente. As nossas aves reprodutoras são vermifugadas no início de cada época.
Dormir, Sunlight & Showering
Os pássaros precisam de muito sono. Na natureza, eles geralmente empoleiram-se ao pôr do sol e levantam-se ao nascer do sol. Mantemos essa rotina, colocando-os na cama ao pôr do sol (em sua gaiola de dormir). É bom colocá-los em uma área de luz natural para acordá-los ao nascer do sol.
As aves requerem muita luz solar natural (não filtrada através do vidro (pois isso bloqueia a luz UV necessária para estimular a absorção de vitaminas). ou outros membros de seu bando.Muitas aves criadas à mão brincam com brinquedos.
brinquedos
ramos para mastigar
balanços
coisas para escalar, como redes, suportes, redes de escalada e espirais, etc.
brinquedos de forrageamento
companhia com seus donos e outros companheiros de poleiro. A maioria dos veterinários de aves recomenda que seu pássaro tenha um companheiro de poleiro, pois são animais de bando na natureza.
Em dias quentes, muitas aves que gostam de tomar banho recebem uma leve névoa da mangueira para ajudar a se refrescar e ajudar na higiene e higiene. Aves menores geralmente tomam banho em suas tigelas de água. O banho regular é recomendado (uma vez por semana) e pode ajudar a prevenir o excesso de higiene e manter a plumagem em boas condições. A água sairá das penas saudáveis na maioria das espécies. Nota: mantenha-se aquecido no inverno (tome banho apenas em dias quentes e deixe seu pássaro secar ao sol ou com o aquecedor ligado se estiver em climas mais frios).
Diet
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Housing
When housing your pets remember one size does not fit all, and bigger is not always better. Some birds feel safer in a smaller cage.
Some people are of the belief that housing any bird in any cage is cruel. In our experience we have not found that to be the case. In fact we have found that all of our hand reared birds feel safe in their cage, and most will readily go back in to eat or play. . This is not to say they should be left in there all the time. They should be given regular time outside the cage to have a fly. Routine is important, as birds will get used to when its time to eat, and when its time to come out for play time - or a cuddle. Caged birds should be encouraged to fly when outside, as some can become a bit lazy. This is due to the fact that in the wild they need to fly to find food. Caged birds have it home delivered.
Having the cage set up correctly is important. Most birds like to sit up high so a perch near the top is a good idea. Getting the correct size is important for good foot health. Have a variety and range of perches of different sizes is also a good idea. We have cement perches which we find some birds love to sit or even sleep on. It provides very good grip, and is good for beak sharpening and keeping nails trimmed. It is important that your bird does not spend too much time on these as they can develop hard sections on their toes and feet. Thats why having a variety is important. Many will find a favourite they will use. Spiral sisal perches are great to hang from the roof of the cage to the bottom. Birds like to climb these and also hang off them. They are bird safe. Avoid rope perches and swings as birds can not digest rope. Many end up with compacted crops with a visit to the vet. They can also become frayed with strands that birds can get caught in. We had one of ours that had it caught around its neck and would have died had we not been within ear shot of the loud screeching.
Some birds sleep on perches and some on the bottom of the cage or a flat surface. Many smaller birds like to sleep in hammocks or tent shaped beds. This can vary, however. We had an Eclectus parrot that liked to sleep in a hammock. Some parrots will sleep in a box if the cage is big enough to hold one. We don't recommend that, as it encourages the females to lay eggs, and its difficult to keep an eye on them if they become unwell for some reason (its different for aviary birds of course).
A readily supply of clean water is recommended. A bowl in a holder or one they cannot easily tip over is important. Same applies for the food bowl. Birds can get bored and tipping these over is a regular ocurance. Putting these up high near the perch is recommended. Using foraging toys for food and treats helps to ease boredom.
Bird toys are also important to keep your friend occupied. We have a macaw that will play with a hanging bell often and regularly. He sometimes takes his frustrations out on it, and gives it a good working over. Many Eclectus parrots like foot toys they can grip