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I have two young love birds, one male & one female. I was just woundering if there was any thing I should really know about their general health & also whats really important to have for them inside there bird cage of course beside water, food (seeds
Congratulations on your new pets! Lovebirds can live between 10-15 years if properly cared for. You should have several perches of different diameters and materials in their cage, a cuttlebone to keep their beaks trimmed, and some toys that are variable (some destructible toys such as crinkle paper are okay as well). You can also offer some leafy greens and fruits/veggies. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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so I have had jet vac for about 4 months now and I just bought a new bird last week. I've kept them in separate cages since I got her but I heard that they should be in separate rooms. I've had the new bird for 4 days now. is it to late to move her c
Thanks for reaching out. Quarantining new acquisitions is recommended for a 30 day period. The further separated the better. New birds should be assessed by a veterinarian to determine health prior to introduction. Diet and husbandry practices can be reviewed at this time. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I bought a bonded pair of white cockatiels quite a few months ago from a breeder of large parrots .They looked healthy but I still kept them in their own cage for several months before putting them in my aviary with my other cockatiel s .The male one
Hello. It appears your question got cut off so please consider reposting it. I will say though, based on what you wrote, that Snow White may certainly be sick. If there was no veterinary exam, fecal, or blood work done beforehand, then there’s no guarantee that the birds you acquired weren’t harboring some disease that may only show itself in times of stress (like entering a new aviary, reproduction, etc). Since you already have many birds, their health is potentially at risk and I would recommend having a veterinarian evaluate the new birds. At minimum a physical exam and fecal should be done, but consider Chlamydia screening, blood work, fecal gram stain. Other infectious disease tests can be done but your vet can recommend what they feel is indicated. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Bird looked fine Friday, by Monday the feathers were gone on left side of head & neck, skin is red, cracked, pitted & swollen. The bird is scratching at least 2x per minute, even when eating. I scrubbed caged & everything in it, & sprayed it & bird w
You can put an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Birdy to keep her from scratching the spot - googling how to make a bird sized one with a paper plate is a great at-home thing you can do, however with the severity of that injury and how rapidly it is spreading, I would seek out a veterinary exam in person ASAP. It is possible there is an infection, or other nutritional/disease process going on that requires additional treatment such as flushing the affected site, giving antibiotics, etc, so seeking vet care is best.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Hi, I have quaker which is almost 1 years old and lately this month he’s been acting strange, he started pucking his feathers daily and he stopped singing and he shows weak signs like having a hard time getting out of the cage and he started sleeping
Thanks for reaching out about Coocoo and including a photo. Feather can be a physical ailment or psychological. Viral disease, bacterial skin diseases, liver or renal disease, external parasites are among a few of the possibilities. A veterinary visit is needed to provide a diagnostic and treatment plan. Check and correct diet, as some vitamin or protein deficiencies can add on to the feather picking problems. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
