Practical Bird Guide

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Practical Bird Guide

Written by the MonVet Group team, this guide brings together the essentials for daily care—nutrition, housing, enrichment, and when to see a vet—clearly structured to support you between visits.

What’s inside

  • Balanced nutrition: pellets vs seeds, vitamin-A–rich vegetables, small fruit portions, foraging ideas.
  • Avoid: avocados (toxic), salty/sugary/spicy foods, chocolate/coffee/onion/garlic; caution with peanuts/certain corn.
  • Species notes: nuts for large parrots; sprouted seeds for passerines/columbids.
  • Quarantine & screening: new birds isolated 30–45 days; infection testing as indicated.
  • Routine care: daily bath/shower, nail trims (file/clip), beak trims only if abnormal.
  • Vaccines & surgery: not routine; closed-ring removal when indicated.
  • Weight monitoring: gram-accurate scale for early problem detection.
  • Feather trims: symmetrical primary-feather trim (after flight learning), maintain gliding ability.
  • Housing: wider-than-tall cages, species-appropriate minimums, airy by day and dark/quiet ≥12h at night.
  • Perches & toys: non-abrasive surfaces (wood/rope), toy rotation; avoid cement/sandpaper/unsafe metal.
  • Out-of-cage time: secure environment; consider outdoor cage/harness.
  • Litter & hygiene: paper/cardboard liner; daily/weekly cleaning routine.
  • Environmental toxins: aerosols, chlorine/ammonia, Teflon®, heavy metals (lead, zinc…).
  • When to see a vet: breathing issues, bleeding, weight loss, abnormal droppings, lethargy, seizures, etc.

Who is it for?

Owners seeking a simple, reliable roadmap for bird health, welfare, and safety.

Questions about diet, housing, or behaviour? Book an appointment with a MonVet Group veterinarian for a personalized plan.

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