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Health & Safety

Our health & safety page presents resources and articles that may be helpful to the conure or parrot owner. Each web page or article has been reviewed and approved by us.

It is recommended that you consult a variety of experts and resources in order to make an informed decision regarding the care of your conure.

Veterinary Care: Veterinary care resources and a link to an avian veterinary search.

Anatomy & Physiology: Avian anatomy and physiology and how parrots are classified and distinguished in the scientific family of organisms.

Diseases & Illnesses: Common pet bird diseases and illnesses, and threats from diseases found in the wild bird and captive poultry populations.

Health Hazards: Important health hazards that may affect your conure or parrot.

Poop-ology: Understanding how your bird's droppings are an indicator of health or illness.

Birds & Lighting: Information on the importance of full spectrum lighting for your bird's health.

Avian First Aid Kit: List of items to be included in an avian first aid kit.

Egg Laying & Breeding Behavior: Understanding parrot breeding behavior and what to do if your female bird lays an egg.

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