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Pet bird care: Common illnesses and diseases affecting pet birds 6 Articles

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    by Lisa Smegal

    Birds are like humans in that there is a large number of illnesses and diseases that they can be affected by. And just like humans, some of these illnesses and diseases are more commonly found then others. If you are plann...read more

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    by Charleine Fenn

    I think I became a bird person as a child. My grandmother almost always kept a parakeet. I really learned a lot watching her train her birds. She had a very natural ability to communicate with them. All of her male Keets ...read more

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    by Claire Connolly

    The main problems regarding illnesses and diseases that affect pet birds is that birds tend to hide their weaknesses and also many pet owners do not know how to recognise when their bird is sick. By the time the average ...read more

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    by Geejayz

    There are many different illnesses that your pet bird might come down with that you might not even notice at first glance. This is because as a bird gets sick, unless you are paying very close attention to him, you probabl...read more

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    by Christy

    Pet birds or parrots are notoriously known for hiding their illnesses when they're sick. Usually by the time you realize something's wrong with them, it's too late. Common signs to look for in a sick bird are sitting on ...read more

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    by Clacky McSnackins

    While having a pet bird in your home, it is important that you look at to ensure that they are becoming sick. This is especially important if you aren't as active with your bird as you aren't as likely to see the signs as...read more

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