Birds can make absolutely lovely, beautiful pets and we treat all types from parrots to finches to chickens and more. Our dedicated team of avian veterinarians caters to each species with the utmost care.
Here, we cover a variety of topics relating to birds, including one of our questions we hear the most: How do I know the sex of my pet bird? We also cover common household materials that can be toxic to your pet bird and so much more.
Check back regularly as we have many new and exciting bird-related blogs to come!
26/09/2022 Managing Reproductive Drive in Companion Birds
Behavioural and medical disorders relating to excessive reproductive drive are some of the most common problems we encounter in both female AND male pet parrots. Often owners are completely unaware th...
30/05/2022 Caring For Your Quail
Quails make great pets and are quite easy to care for. Many people fall in love with their funny little personalities and their quirky behaviour.
13/12/2021 Hand Rearing Companion Birds
Most companion avian species are ‘altricial’, where newly hatched chicks lack feathers, have closed eyes and limited mobility. Unlike ‘precocial’ species, these babies are dependent on parenta...
23/09/2021 Avian Beak Overgrowth
Beak overgrowth is fairly common in avian species, as the beak grows long, it can impair your bird’s ability to eat, groom and drink normally. A healthy bird wears their beak down and does not requi...
23/09/2021 Avian Liver Disease
Liver disease in the avian patient is a broad term that relates to inflammation, infection, or degeneration of your bird’s liver. There are a broad range of causes for this group of conditions, the ...
03/08/2021 Pigeon and Dove Care
Pigeons and doves can make lovely pets. They are suitable for homes that enjoy quieter birds, producing a soft and calming coo compared to our more vocal parrots.
