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This group of articles contains information that are applicable to most types of cage and exotic birds and parrots, not just parrotlets. It contains a wide variety of topics that will appeal to a variety of avicultural interests whether one is a pet owner or breeder, novice or expert. Biosecurity Information - Information on how to secure and protect your pet and breeding birds from dangerous diseases and illnesses. This is a must read for anyone that keeps pet birds. Bird First Aid Kit - List of items that every bird owner and breeder should have on hand BEFORE an emergency happens with your bird. Feather Picking - Tips and strategies for dealing with this frustrating (for the owner) problem in birds. Although it was written with parrotlets in mind, the information contained has been reported helpful with a variety of birds, not just parrotlets. Disaster Preparedness - Are you prepared to care for your bird during a natural or man-made disaster? The information contained in this article can help you to help your bird survive during times of crisis. Many times, you are the only one that can protect your bird from injury or death during a disaster. Know what to do. Disease Info. - Contains articles from veterinarians and avian research pathologists and biologists on a wide variety of diseases that can affect caged birds. Includes Avian Gastric Yeast, Avian Tuberculosis, Exotic Newcastle Disease, Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease & Polyoma Virus, Proventricular Dilatation Syndrome, Psittacosis (Chlamydia) and West Nile Virus. Grapefruit Seed Extract - Worried about using harsh chemicals around your birds and your family? You might want to consider using grapefruit seed extract instead. Due to its natural, biodegradable, holistic properties, it can be used to clean, disinfect and protect your birds from fungus, yeast, bacteria, viruses and protozoa. It has antibiotic, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-protozoan and antiseptic disinfectant functions and is completely safe, non-toxic and inexpensive. Hand-Feeding - Tips, techniques and considerations for anyone interested in hand-feeding baby birds. Information on various types of hand-feeding formulas, necessary equipment and methods used to hand-feed birds. Based on wet-labs presented at avian conventions and seminars by Sandee L. Molenda, C.A.S. Lupron - The drug Lupron has lately been prescribed for everything from behavioral problems to chronic egg laying. This article contains information that anyone considering using this drug needs to understand. Information has been compiled from the manufacturer, practicing veterinarians and research biologists to allow the bird owner to make an informed choice as to whether or not Lupron is appropriate for use in their bird. Netiquette of Buying & Selling Birds - Invaluable information for those that are considering buying or selling birds over the Internet. Important tips for both purchasers and sellers to avoid pitfalls and problems based on more than 25 years of buying and selling birds. Pet Owner to Breeder - Everything a beginning bird breeder needs to know BEFORE they start breeding birds. Includes information on equipment, supplies and requirements of time, money and effort. This will help novice breeders from becoming overwhelmed or making too many beginner's mistakes and help keep the experience successful and enjoyable. Shipping Birds - This information is invaluable for anyone either shipping a bird or having one shipped to them. Contains airline rules and regulations, airline contact information, governmental rules, tips for shipping birds safely and types of shipping services available. Traveling With Your Pet Bird - Vital information for anyone considering boarding an airplane with a bird. Information on security protocols, airline contact information and step by step instructions for safely traveling with your pet bird. An absolute must read for everyone traveling with a pet bird.
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