Proventricular Dilatation Disease(PDD)
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) is one of the most confounding avian disorders. The disease affects the nerves that supply the bird's gastrointestinal tract, though it can also affect nerves that supply other organs, too. PDD is also known as Macaw Wasting Syndrome and Parrot Wasting Syndrome because it's most commonly diagnosed in Macaws, African grey parrots, Amazon parrots, cockatoos, and conures. Symptoms of PDD include weight loss, vomiting, changes in the bird's droppings, and a swollen crop, which is the muscular pouch near the throat.
Psittacosis(Parrot Fever)
Psittacosis, or "Parrot Fever," is a form of the Chlamydia bacterium that can affect all hookbills. The disease is highly contagious and can be passed from birds to other animals, as well as humans. Symptoms of Psittacosis aren't specific, but they include difficulty in breathing, nasal and eye discharge, inappetence, and loose, watery droppings with general lethargy.
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease(PBFD)
PBFD is a serious illness that can affect all members of the parrot family and has been referred to as "bird AIDS," given the similarity between the diseases. Although most affected birds are under the age of two years, PBFD can affect birds of any age. Symptoms of PBFD include feather loss, abnormal feather development, the absence of powder down (dander), and growths, lesions, and abnormalities of the beak.
Polyomavirus
Polyomavirus is a disorder that affects caged birds, particularly parrots. Birds that are newborn or juveniles are most at risk, and the disease is usually fatal. Symptoms of polyomavirus include appetite loss, an enlarged abdomen, paralysis, and diarrhea. Some birds may not show outward symptoms at all, but are carriers of the virus and may shed it in times of stress, posing a risk of infection to other birds in the home.
Candida
Candida, or Candidiasis, is a fungal infection that can affect the digestive tract of all species of birds. The disease involves an overgrowth of yeasts that are normally found in a bird's digestive system.2 Mycotic Diseases Of Pet Birds. Veterinary Manual, 2020 Common symptoms of Candida infections include white lesions in and around the mouth and throat, vomiting, appetite loss, and a crop that is slow to empty. The bird might appear to be lethargic.
Birds Nutrition and Diet
Nutritions
Many bird diets lack certain vitamins and minerals that birds need, which can lead to a host of serious health conditions.
Beans
Remember to never serve raw beans to your companion bird as they can be toxic unless cooked. Let beans to cool, and then offer to your bird
Protien
You can serve your bird either popped or unpopped kernels. If you choose to serve the popcorn unpopped, boil the kernels for a bit in plain water.
Precaution
Be sure never to give your bird microwaved popcorn. These varieties are extremely high in fat and salt, which can be harmful to your bird's health.
Birds Behavior and Training
Hormonal Behavior
Hormonal vocalizations to be the most off-putting part of dealing with their birds during mating season, but try to resist the urge to scold your bird.
Territoriality
If Bird's territoriality issues are becoming a lasting problem in mating season (typically spring for most species),Then add Vit D3 and Calcium in their diets.
Feather Plucking
It can be a potential symptom of avian illness. Immediately add immunity enhancers and consult by an avian veterinarian.
Exercise
Provide plenty of toys that can stimulate the bird's natural inclination to play. Toys should be plentiful which allows the bird to stretch their wings.