One of the most common ailments to strike a pet bird
- is -
a respiratory disease.
Most pet birds - be they parrots, budgies, cockatiels or cockatoos - most pet birds are originally from tropical environments. Even if you have a hand-fed parrot, born in captivity in north america - it is still best suited to the tropical environment where that species is originally from.
Provide your bird with an indoor environment that has a similar tempurature and humidity range as his tropical home would have. Make certain that your bird’s cage is situated where it is protected from air drafts - even if it is warm air. While many bird owners feel that their bird is happier to be near the window, during a north american winter, keep your bird well away from windows. In addition, resist bringing your bird into a room with a door to outdoor access - just to protect your bird from cold drafts.
If you notice a wee bit of raspy breathing or a small cough in your parrot or bird - it’s important to take action and treat the potential ‘cold’ as though it were an infection.
Read this bird respiratory care story of how the Conure named Wiki tasted some cherry-flavoured antibiotics in this Conure Vet Visit.
What to do if your pet bird has a cold or respiratory disease:
- Keep away from drafty air
- Reduce their stress level so they can rest
- Consult a Vet with Avian Care Experience
Experienced Bird owners with several birds may consult with an Avian Vet on the procedures to administer anitbiotics into the feeding water of all the birds for a period of time, if one of the birds starts to show symptoms of respiratory ailments.
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