Is your pet bird sick? Situations like this can be a very stressful moment for your bird, and he is a very sweet pet. Therefore, follow the instructions in this article to find out how to care for a sick pet bird.
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Step 1. Keep it warm
Keeping it warm is important. Keep your pet bird in a warm place, unless he has a fever (you are not advised to raise his body temperature higher because it can be dangerous). Keep in mind that if you feel hot, a bird will lift its wings away from its body and pant, while a cold bird will cover its wings and make their feathers appear more puffy.
Try placing a heating lamp in the aviary (can be purchased at pet supply stores and is generally used for pet lizards). A green light with a power of 40-60 watts can be the most appropriate choice. Also, avoid using white lights. Turn off the lights at night, or place a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel or blanket at the bottom of the cage. Use whatever heating method is suitable for your pet bird
Step 2. Keep your cage clean
By keeping the cage clean, you prevent the spread of germs so that your birds don't get sicker. Remember to pick up fruit and seeds as soon as your bird drops them on the cage floor.
Step 3. Make sure the food and drink bowls are within easy reach of the pet bird
Your bird needs to rest when it's sick, so the long distance to get to its food and drink bowl makes it even more painful.
Step 4. Reduce stress on your pet bird
Try not to knock on the crate, place it in a new environment (unless it's unavoidable, like when visiting the vet), or touch it too often. Do not wake him while he is sleeping and turn down the sound of the television or other devices if you place the aviary in the living room. Sick birds need 12 hours of sleep every day.
Step 5. Lower the perch to reduce the chances of your bird falling from a high place
Birds have a greater chance of falling when sick. Of course, stress and possible injuries from falling are not good for his health.
Step 6. Leave your bird out in the sun if possible
You don't need to move the cage to another room to expose him to sunlight (see step 4), but sunlight is very beneficial for him, especially if he has a vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D from sunlight can improve his mood and help him recover from illness.
Make sure the exposure doesn't overheat. If he feels hot, make sure there is a shady place he can go
Step 7. Prevent dehydration in birds
Symptoms of dehydration in birds are wrinkled skin around the eyes. This is the biggest problem birds have when they are sick. Always keep clean and fresh water nearby, and sweeten the water with a little honey so that he will drink (if necessary). However, if you add honey, you will need to change the water regularly, as bacteria thrive in sweet water more easily.
Step 8. As soon as your bird appears sick, remove all food from the cage
This diet includes millet, seeds, fruit, and food that falls on the floor of the cage. One of the causes of disease in birds is poor food conditions.
Step 9. If all these steps don't work, take your bird to the vet
If your symptoms are getting worse or the existing disease is getting worse, it's a good idea to get an expert opinion. Otherwise, the situation could be fatal. Your vet can also give your bird medication and supplement products if he isn't eating well or is dehydrated.
Tips
- Birds can get sick, then die quickly. Therefore, do not wait any longer for the condition to improve.
- As much as possible keep your bird away from mites.
