General Avian husbandry Flashcards
Name 2 species of bird that produce a fine dust, to help keep their plumage in good condition
- Cockatiels
- Cockatoos
What area should you be most aware of when restraining birds + why?
The chest, as they do not possess a diaphragm to breathe, they use their thoracic muscles for respiration.
Note = remember they have complete tracheal rings, so it is harder to cause damage or inhibit respiration by neck asphyxiation
(Frequency of feedings)
How often should a Finch be fed?
Q4 hrs
How often should a Budgie, Lovebird, Cockatiel or small Conure be fed?
Q6 hrs
How often should a Amazon be fed?
Q8 hrs
How often should a large Cockatoo or Macaw be fed?
Q8 - 12 hrs
When gavage feeding birds, how should you position the bird, when handling?
Gently extend the neck to ensure the esophagus is straightened, to guide the food into the crop
Aside from gavage tubes, what type of feeding needles are easiest to use when feeding psittacine birds?
Curved stainless steel ball-tipped feeding needles
What size gauge of feeding needle should you use for a Finch?
Size 16 - 18
What size gauge of feeding needle should you use for a Canary?
Size 16 - 18
What size gauge of feeding needle should you use for a Bugerigar parakeet?
Size 14 - 16
What size gauge of feeding needle should you use for a Lovebird?
Size 12 - 14
What size gauge of feeding needle should you use for a small Conure or Cockatiel?
Size 12 - 14
What size gauge of feeding needle should you use for a large Conure?
Size 10 - 12
What size gauge of feeding needle should you use for a Amazon Parrot or small Cockatoo?
Size 8 - 10
