General Bird Health and Care

Close-up of a tiny baby bird with pink skin and sparse downy feathers, being gently held in a person's hand.

A Happy Baby!

This page will have all the links to all the General Bird Heath, Safety and Care posts that I have made.

Covering all topics, I will be adding more posts to this section frequently.

This advice comes from many years of bird experience, caring for a large number of both rescues and breeding pairs. Common sense knowledge, actionable advice, things that have worked for me through the years over and over again.

It is even more important for a parrot breeder to keep their birds happy and healthy. Parrots that are not happy and healthy do not breed well, do not show well, do not behave well, and do not give happy and healthy babies that will grow into wonderful companion birds.

As always, this is just advice, and you should always do your own research on topics that concern you and consult a vet if in doubt or for serious problems. Always be mindful of your own experience level when dealing with any problems with your pet’s health, and don’t be afraid to seek professional help, especially in an emergency!

If there is any topic you would like to see covered let me know!

Emergency First Aid Kit


Birds that Bite!

And where not to touch your birds for hormonal behavior


Covering the cage at night

Dealing with night terrors, night lights, and why not to cover a cage


Wing trimming

For training and safety, and how to not go too far


Supplement and Vitamins

Common deficiencies and how to deal with them


Apple Cider Vinegar

Using ACV for improving overall and gut health


Red mites

How to detect these common parasites and treatment


Dangerous toys

What not to put in a cage with your parrots


Hot weather and fans

Nobody want the s*** to hit the fan


Summer heat warning

What to keep in mind when the weather gets hot


The heat dome

Lets be prepared just in case it happens again


Indoor air quality

Monitoring air quality and using scrubbers


Wildfire smoke

Dealing with this yearly issue and how to keep birds safe


Cage heating

Vulnerable birds and winter temperatures