Parrots living in natural conditions are less likely to be affected by disease. They are in constant motion: they jump on branches, fly, even run. Their body has a high resistance and they are rarely overcome by disease. Parrots living in cages are restricted in movement. Because of this, their ability to resist infections is reduced.
Another factor that impedes the full functioning of the body is the improper maintenance and care of birds. To make the bird feel good and stay healthy in captivity, try to provide it with good living conditions and competent care.
Parrot diseases are divided into four categories:
- diseases caused by parasites;
- diseases associated with improper bird keeping;
- injuries
- infectious diseases.
Compared to other types of birds, budgerigars have their own characteristics. Diseases, as a rule, they resist steadfastly, but only on condition of your care. To minimize the likelihood of illness, a number of conditions should be observed.
An important condition is the content of budgies separately from other birds. In the summer, owners often take out bird cages to the balcony. It should be ensured that the droppings of other birds cannot get into the cage of your pet, as it can cause helminth infections.
Budgerigars, whose diseases are associated with helminth infections , are treated with piperazine adipate. Helps from worms and carbon tetrachloride. It is recommended not to deal with the treatment of feathered pets on their own, but to go to the vet.
We will analyze the possible symptoms of helminth infection. First of all, pay attention to the appearance of the pet, its behavior. It can be:
- complete or partial refusal to take food;
- decreased mobility, reluctance to fly;
- frizzy, disheveled state;
- muddy, dull eyes;
- liquid droppings.
The causes of such symptoms can be not only helminths, but also be as follows:
- overfeeding or feeding one type of grain feed;
- lack of vitamins and mineral compounds in the feed;
- too much greens, vegetables, and fruits in the diet of the parrot;
- drafts;
- unsanitary state of the cell.
It is important to know the diseases of budgies and their treatment for everyone who decided to keep feathered friends in the house. Danger to them is a tick hit. In this case, treatment should begin with confirmation of the diagnosis by laboratory tests, as in the case of poultry eating. There are several symptoms indicating that the cause of the disease is a tick: the appearance of outgrowths of a grayish-white color around the eyes, cloaca, beak and on the feet not covered with feathers. In case of defeat by down-feeding, these are eaten or broken feathers.
Infectious diseases of parrots are much less common. Symptoms may be in the form of:
- watery eyes, waxen and beak;
- liquid, with a changed color (from yellowish to greenish) droppings, often with a pronounced smell of rot;
- nervous manifestations in the form of a staggering gait, somersaults, etc .;
- refusal of food or increased intake of water;
And also, do not forget that a sick bird fits well.
Other diseases of the parrot include: tuberculosis, salmonellosis, paratyphoid, infectious catarrh and smallpox diphtheria.
Diseases of parrots of a traumatic nature are fractures, wounds, cuts, dislocations, bruises, tears of tissues, etc. Symptoms accompanying injuries may include the following: impaired coordination of movement; redness or blueness of the limbs; repositioning of a damaged wing. The head of the bird can be inclined to one side, and it can also fall over with its whole body.
Parrot diseases and their treatment can only be determined by a specialist. An ornithologist will help your pet cope with diseases that have overcome them.