BrokenWing Chronicles
Avian First Aid/First Responder

The links provided in this Chronicle are for your reading and learning enjoyment, under no circumstances are the methods and or procedures backed or supported by Aviary.Info or the Author of this chronicle, when finding a bird down call for help.
Attending basic first aid classes will always be good for you and your bird.
Ask you’re Vet if he/she can train you on basic CPR and basic First Aid; Chances are your vet can help you find classes to take, Good Luck.

Avian CPR
http://www.wingwise.com/cpr.htm
http://exoticpetvet.net/avian/cpr.html
http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet.../bird-cpr.aspx

Avian basic First Aid.
http://www.nipsparrot.org/Educationa...irst%20Aid.htm
http://birdtoyoutlet.com/bird-safety...-first-aid.htm
http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=1559

Keeping phone numbers and addresses for your vet and emergency facilities easy to find for all concerned by doing so could very well save your birds life.

BrokenWing

Bird Care

http://www.birdcareco.com/English/Ar...ick/Birds.html

The bird house
http://parrothouse.com/articles.html

Help, My bird is sick
http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww15eiv.htm

You and your Bird
http://www.oldandsold.com/articles32...chats-68.shtml

Owning a Parrot
http://www.nhahonline.com/parrots.htm

Standards of care for Parrots
http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org/...ardsofcare.htm

40 to 50 millions birds in the US
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/BlessedBe/birds.html

Vet needs of parrots
http://www.angelfire.com/il2/BlessedBe/birds.html

Sick bird biting
http://www.foresta.free-online.co.uk/ParrotBiting1.html

Useful numbers
http://www.findon.com/numbers/numbers.htm

Emergency
http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/er/emergencies.html

Brokenwing.

Cleanliness and your Bird

During my years in the avian world I have learned cleanliness/Hygiene to be a major factor in keeping my birds healthy.
Perches and ropes, basically anywhere the bird perches must be kept clean, feces can be absorbed through the birds Talons and enter there blood stream.
Fresh water, Sometimes birds will discharge into there water, then drink from it, I can’t express this enough, Changing your birds water at least 2 times a day…or if you see Feces in the water is a must.
Wash the seed dish and water dish daily, I use bleach to clean with but there are other products on the market to assist in cleaning, Germs and bacteria will build up in these dishes and enter the food and water supply.
Change the bedding and or newspapers in the bottom of the cage daily, there are beddings on the market that can hurt your bird if digested, for this reason I use newspapers, the fumes from there feces can make the bird ill and also you.
The cage itself should be wiped down daily, your bird uses its beak to aid in climbing and in many other ways, for this reason, keeping the cage as clean as possible will help to keep your bird healthy.
Please remember, Birds will not let you know they are sick, they are (prey birds) allowing others to know they are ill subjects them to harm, the old saying, “only the strong survive” applies here.
You must know in advance what to look for, a happy healthy bird will frolic in there cage…be noisy, playing-activity, if your bird just sits there, this is a good sign that something is wrong.
Swaying, incoherent, puffy eyes, watering eyes, nasal discharge, all are signs of a un-healthy bird, please take your bird to a vet right away if you suspect there is something wrong, if there are no emergency vets in your area, please log onto Avairy.info and seek help fast, your birds life will depend on your awareness, and your ability to keep there cage and environment clean.
DON’T BE A BIRD JAILER, all birds need out of cage time to remain healthy, I recommend 2 hours per day, letting your bird out of his-her cage subjects them to harm, and having a bird safe home is a must.
Awareness is the key to your bird’s good health and for your good health also.
I am adding links to help you and your bird to have a healthy life together.
When you are in doubt, ask questions, seek help, Here on Avairy.info there is a wealth of information, and hundreds of professional bird keepers that will help you anyway they can.

Here’s a few links to help.
http://zachary.avianavenue.com/LivingQuarters.html
http://www.parrotparrot.com/birdhealth/
http://www.parrotsociety.org/care.html
http://www.parrotcare.com/africangreys/
http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/metals.htm
http://www.nd.edu/~kkiessel/goodbreeder.html
Parrot Fever
http://www.health24.com/medical/Cond...1674,31907.asp
Pet shop standards are your standards
http://www.avianprotectors.homestead...uidelines.html
But, no one every told me these things.
http://www.crystal-parrot.com/Butnoone.html
Fresh Water
http://www.bfbsbirdclub.org/articles...and_water.html
Healthy diet
http://216.168.47.67/cis-animals/bPub01b.htm
Psittacosis
http://www.yourparrotplace.com/parro...sittacosis.htm
Aspergillosis
http://www.yourparrotplace.com/parro...ergillosis.htm
The right bird for you
http://www.realmacaw.com/pages/rightpet.html
The Parrots Bill of Rights.
http://www.allforanimals.com/parrots.htm
Sexual Maturity
http://zachary.avianavenue.com/Maturity.html
Knowing your bird is ill
http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/er/emergencies.html
Finding a avian vet in your area
http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/abvpvets.htm
I wish you and your bird the happiest healthiest life possible together.
Brokenwing.