Parrot Fever
CHLAMYDIOSIS/PSITTACOSIS (Parrot Fever) Also known as ‘parrot fever’, Chlamydiosis is a disease caused by a micro-organism called Chlamydia Psittaci. If inhaled, it is usually found in the lungs and air sacs. If ingested, it is usually found in the liver, spleen, intestines and kidneys. The micro-organism is found in feather dust and dried faeces and […]
Stress in Birds
Stress can be defined as the physiological response of a bird to a situation that causes it strain or tension, such as overcrowding, too high ot too low temperature and/or humidity and the inability to hide from real or imagined threats. There are two types of stress – Physical and psychological. Physical stress can be […]
