Birds Flashcards
Psittacines
the order of birds, has more than 350 species
Are birds vegan?
hell yeah they are
Ideal Diet Components of Psittacines
- Pellets (40-60%)
- Veggies and Fruits (40-50%)
- Treats, like nuts (5-10%)
Problems with Garlic and Onions?
causes hemolytic anemia
Can birds have avocados?
NO causes heart problems
Why are we concerned about peanut shells?
they have worse fatty acids, plus shells can sometimes have aspergillus which causes respiratory problems
Can bbirds have crackers?
No, sorry Polly
5 Worst Treats for Birds
- Chocolate
- Gravy, butter, anything high in fat
- Meat or animal products
- Highly processed anything
- High salt
Why do birds like seeds so much (and consequently why should they not have them)?
they are very high in saturated fats and low in all the important stuff (Ca, Zn, Fe, Vit ADEK)
Atherosclerosis
number one disease process in birds; seeds (high fats) causes cholesterol plaques and deposits to build up in the heart
Squamous Metaplasia
result of hypovitaminosis A in birds
Do parrots need UVB?
YES, prone to hypercalcemia –> egg binding and poor bone quality
Galliformes
backyard chickens
Nutritional Style of Galliformes
granivores (Seed and Grain)
How often do chickens make an egg?
every 26 hours
