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Feather Destructive Behaviour in Companion Parrots

Feather destructive behaviour (FDB) has become quite common among companion parrots. The definition of FDB is any self-inflicted destruction of feathers. This may include pulling feathers out completely with the beak or feet, chewing them off at the body, barbering...

September 1, 2011

Avian Medicine

Common Toxin Issues for Companion Parrots

One of the most preventable emergencies seen by avian veterinarians is toxin poisoning through ingestion, inhalation or contact with the skin. Most parrot caregivers are familiar with items such as household plants, alcohol, lead, and zinc and their harmful effects...

September 1, 2011

Health & Nutrition

Grooming Basics

A frequent topic asked by clients in Dr. Echols’ veterinary practice centres around grooming of the feet, wings and beak. Proper techniques, what is necessary vs. personal preference, what the confident and careful pet owner can do themselves vs what...

September 1, 2011

Housing & Enrichment

Captive Foraging for Parrot Enrichment

One of Dr. Echols’ most popular topics in his practice and on the lecture circuit centres around providing enrichment for companion parrots through foraging. He is here with us today to help us understand what it is, and to educate...

June 1, 2011

Housing & Enrichment

Teaching Parrots to Forage

Behaviour experts around the globe promote enrichment through foraging as an excellent way to ensure a mentally and physically healthy parrot. The reason? When companion parrots are given the opportunity to “work” for their food – as they would if...

June 1, 2011

Avian Medicine

Anesthesia and Surgery in Pet Birds

The idea of surgery can be a scary reality faced by many parrot caregivers. But as Dr. Scott Echols will explain in this podcast, the techniques and procedures used in anesthesia and surgery are improving all the time, and have...

March 9, 2011

Avian Medicine

Reproductive Tract Problems in Birds

Reproductive tract disease is commonplace in avian medicine, primarily among female birds, and is the number one reason for invasive surgery in Dr. Echols’ practice. In this podcast, Dr. Scott Echols discusses the complexity of the reproductive systems in birds,...

February 1, 2011

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Tag: SEMINARS AND PODCASTS

Feather Destructive Behaviour in Companion Parrots

Common Toxin Issues for Companion Parrots

Grooming Basics

Captive Foraging for Parrot Enrichment

Teaching Parrots to Forage

Anesthesia and Surgery in Pet Birds

Reproductive Tract Problems in Birds

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