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Birds need sunlight. It plays a vital role in birds life and well being. Without sunlight will not be able metabolize or absorb any nutrition properly. Advantages of proper sunlight Birds have healthy appetite Stress free Screech less Bite less Have a better feather condition. 12 hours of sunlight stimulates breeding behavior The role of Harderian Gland in metabolism of the bird Vitamin D is the most important nutrient for the proper absorption of calcium. Vitamin D is produced through direct sunlight, or through diet. It can be supplement with Vitamin D supplements. Without Vitamin D birds can not digest anything properly. But that is not the end of it. Birds require sunlight for other reasons also and Vitamin D does not play any part in it.There sunlight is a must or a source of light near to sunlight. There is a gland that surrounds the bird’s eye, called Harderian Gland. It measures the duration of light – called the photoperiod – and passes the informat

Aviculturist are aware of the dreaded disease PBFD, and the headache to the best of Veterinarian Feather Plucking followed by the PDD. But this disease Avian Gastric Yeast /Mycobacteriosis has gone unnoticed. It is a silent killer. It is passed off on many occasions as Going light / Sukka. Going light is just a symptom of many diseases and an indication that the bird is sick. Mycobacterium, belongs to genes Mycobacteriaceae, This bacteria’s are very common in all animals, birds and humans. Mycobacteriosis, is also known as Avian Tuberculosis it is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium bovis, M. avium and M. tuberculosis, It is a zoonotic disease, that is communicable between humans and animals. Mycobacterium avium is a common and serious pathogen in poultry and is also found in pet birds.Mycobacteriosis or Avian tuberculosis (TB) is mainly caused by M. avium, and in rare cases by M. intracellulare and M. genovense. Very young or elderly people with weak immune system can be inf

Accidental hybrids between parrotfinch species are quite commonly produced by inexperienced finch hobbyists. Unfortunately hybrid finches are considered worthless among most aviculturalists, who claim such birds reduce the genetic variability within the captive stock – which is ultimately damaging to the hobby. Parrotfinch hybrids can occur between the Blue-faced parrotfinch , Red-faced Parrotfinch, Tricolored parrotfinch and, in rare cases, the Gouldian finch. Other parrotfinch species are not as commonly kept and little about their hybridization tendencies are known, though it’s safe to assume they will hybridize much the same as the other species. The easiest way to avoid accidental hybrids is to avoid housing any two of the parrotfinch species in the same aviary. Some aviculturalists report that housing the species in adjoining aviaries has also resulted in hybrids, so it’s best to ensure that the birds do not have any direct contact with one another. Gouldian finches c

Egg binding can quickly prove fatal—especially to smaller birds—so urgent treatment action must be taken. Even if you do everything correctly, there is no guarantee that the afflicted bird will be able to pass the egg and make a full recovery. Provide Warmth The most important thing you can do is provide the bird with warmth. Place it in a small cage at a temperature of 25-30 degrees Celsius (about 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit). Make sure cage is kept somewhere quiet, and is protected from draughts and anything else that could cause stress. If you don’t have access to a heat lamp, keep the bird in a room with central heating, a fireplace, or a space heater; but watch the temperature carefully. If possible, increase the humidity of the room with a humidifier, or simply by placing a dish of water beneath the cage. When handling an egg bound hen, be extremely careful. Rupturing the egg while it’s inside the egg passage can cause mortal injury. Provide Calcium If the bird is

Egg binding occurs when a bird is not able to pass an egg through its reproductive system. The stuck egg forms an obstruction that can cause severe health problems and death in birds if not detected early. Female birds housed without a mate can still suffer from egg binding. The condition is most commonly observed in smaller birds, such as budgerigars, lovebirds, cockatiels, and many finch species. Egg Binding Causes There are many factors that can cause or contribute to a bird becoming egg-bound. These include: Over-breeding, or encouraging birds to breed outside of their typical breeding season. Age: Young birds and old birds are more likely to suffer egg binding. Poor diet: Inadequate supply of calcium, vitamin A and protein usually caused by a seed-only diet. Poor housing; insufficient room to fly, exposure to temperature extremes, high stress. Deformed eggs; usually caused by one of the above factors. Cold weather Egg Binding Prevention Addressing the abov

1. Provide Heat If cold is the problem, providing heat is the obvious solution. Heat lamps and heated perches designed specifically for birds can be purchased, and birds quickly learn to sit near or on them when they’re feeling cold. Make sure birds can’t come in contact with the source of heat otherwise they might get burned. A popular solution to this problem is to place heated globes inside of terracotta pots—this also limits the amount of light in the aviary at night. 2. Aviary Position Make sure the exposed faces of your aviary are positioned away from wind and rain. You should also ensure that your aviary receives direct sunlight in the morning, so that your birds can sunbathe to recover from the early-morning chill. 3. Aviary Protection If you’re not able to position the aviary away from direct wind and rain, the next best option is to cover the aviary. A tarpaulin over the wire portions of the aviary is usually adequate, however clear plastic sheets or cafe blinds