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Fluffed vs Puffed: Telling Parrot Feather States Apart
Fluffed and puffed look alike but differ in cause and signs. Compare the head, breathing, and droppings: fluffed means likely illness, puffed is often normal behavior. Respond to the real cause.
Why Does a Parrot Get Scabs on Its Face and What to Do
Scabby patches on a parrot's face usually mean a scaly-mite (Knemidokoptes) infection, which can be life-threatening if severe. Treat by applying white petroleum jelly to suffocate the mites, soften thick crusts first, and support recovery with vitamins and a clean, dry environment.
Red-fronted Parakeet
The Red-fronted Parakeet (Red-fronted Parakeet) has colorful, brilliant plumage. It is a typical perching bird, usually active in pairs or small flocks in the wild, mainly distributed across New Zealand and several nearby small islands.
What to Do When Your Budgerigar Has Scaly-Face Mites
Scaly-face mite infestation in budgerigars starts as grayish, flaky bumps around the beak and feet and can spread to cause feather loss and beak deformity. Treat it by isolating the bird, applying petroleum jelly to suffocate the mites, and keeping the cage clean.
What Are the Clinical Signs of Psittacosis?
Psittacosis is a highly contagious chlamydia infection, also called bird fever, that spreads among birds and to people. Birds show lethargy, discharge, and diarrhea; humans get flu-like or pneumonia-like illness with fever, chills, and muscle pain.
Treatment and Care for Psittacosis (Parrot Fever)
Psittacosis causes watery diarrhea, poor appetite, and lethargy in birds, and is risky for chicks. Adults may recover. Learn the medication and nursing care.
Can a Parrot’s Cold Heal on Its Own?
A parrot's cold, like ours, can come from temperature change or bacteria. Never give human cold medicine. Whether it self-heals depends on the cause — viral and bacterial colds usually cannot. Learn the symptoms and care.
What are the features of a Pekingese?
The Pekingese has long white, yellow, or brown coat, short legs, a compact body, a flat broad face with large round eyes and short upturned muzzle, and folded ear feathers; it is also called the Lion Dog. It is lively, smart, loyal, and independent.
What does a hungry parrot chick do?
A hungry chick gives loud, urgent, continuous calls and opens its mouth in a begging pose, swinging its head; extreme hunger leads to eating odd things, self-harm, or attacking mates, and long starvation causes weakness and dehydration.
What are the characteristics of a female budgerigar (budgie)?
Female budgerigars tend to be plumper with fluffier, duller, lighter-colored feathers and a rounded head; their cere is usually white or light brown. Males have higher-pitched, more frequent calls and love to sing and mimic, especially during courtship.