Cage and aviary birds

Michael Stanford

doi:10.22233/9781905319909.9

British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 167 (2010); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319909.9

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Cage and aviary birds

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Author: Michael Stanford
From: BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets
Item: Chapter 9, pp 167 - 187
DOI: 10.22233/9781905319909.9
Copyright: © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Publication Date: January 2010

Abstract

This chapter provides the need-to-know information on cage and aviary birds:

Biology
Husbandry
Handling and restraint
Diagnostic approach
Common conditions
Supportive care
Anaesthesia and analgesia
Euthanasia
Drug formulary.

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(a) Adult grey parrot. This species is the most popular large parrot kept in captivity in the UK, probably owing to its excellent ability to mimic. (b) Dusky pionus typical dwarf parrot, which makes both an excellent pet and attractive aviary specimen. (c) Umbrella cockatoo. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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9.2 (a) Adult grey parrot. This species is the most popular large parrot kept in captivity in the UK, probably owing to its excellent ability to mimic. (b) Dusky pionus typical dwarf parrot, which makes both an excellent pet and attractive aviary specimen. (c) Umbrella cockatoo.

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(a) Mixed collection of hardbill finches. These granivorous birds are short-lived and usually kept in community aviaries rather than as single pet birds. (b) Mynah bird. This inquisitive softbill, although extremely messy, was historically a popular cage bird owing to its excellent ability to talk; now being bred regularly in captivity, it is regaining its status. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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9.3 (a) Mixed collection of hardbill finches. These granivorous birds are short-lived and usually kept in community aviaries rather than as single pet birds. (b) Mynah bird. This inquisitive softbill, although extremely messy, was historically a popular cage bird owing to its excellent ability to talk; now being bred regularly in captivity, it is regaining its status.

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9.4 Sulphur billed toucan.

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Culture of a typically poor quality seed mix used to feed parrots and granivorous cage/aviary birds. In addition to the nutrient imbalances expected from these mixes, they are frequently contaminated with fungal spores; in this case Aspergillus fumigatus. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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9.5 Culture of a typically poor quality seed mix used to feed parrots and granivorous cage/aviary birds. In addition to the nutrient imbalances expected from these mixes, they are frequently contaminated with fungal spores; in this case Aspergillus fumigatus.

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9.6 Method of restraint for parrots. With the parrot restrained, an intramuscular injection into the pectoral muscle can be made.

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9.7 Small passerine birds, such as zebra finches, should be held with care to avoid restricting sternal movements.

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A ‘cut off’ endotracheal tube placed intra-abdominally behind the last rib will enter the air sac system. This is a useful emergency technique for birds with signs of acute upper respiratory disease. In this case, the endotracheal tube has been connected to a ventilator. The same surgical approach is used for endoscopy. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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9.8 A ‘cut off’ endotracheal tube placed intra-abdominally behind the last rib will enter the air sac system. This is a useful emergency technique for birds with signs of acute upper respiratory disease. In this case, the endotracheal tube has been connected to a ventilator. The same surgical approach is used for endoscopy.

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Venepuncture of the brachial vein. The bird should be anaesthetized prior to the procedure. An assistant should raise the blood vessel and prevent haematoma formation (via digital pressure) following sample collection. © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association

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9.9 Venepuncture of the brachial vein. The bird should be anaesthetized prior to the procedure. An assistant should raise the blood vessel and prevent haematoma formation (via digital pressure) following sample collection.

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