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Dr Matthew Gosbell
Dec 24, 20243 min read
How to be prepared for Avian Influenza (H5N1)
Last update for this post: 24/12/2024 (as of this update, H5N1 is not yet in Australia) What is avian influenza? The avian influenza...
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MBVC
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Reducing Egg Laying in Pet Parrots
Excessive egg laying is a common condition in pet parrots, particularly with cockatiels. Laying eggs is not a problem, but when a bird is...
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MBVC
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Potential Hazards for your Bird
PTFE and/or PFOA (E.g. Teflon) Birds are susceptible to PTFE toxicosis from overheated cookware or microwavable items that are heated at...
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MBVC
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Abnormal and Overgrown Beaks in Birds
Birds use their beak to eat, climb, chew, balance, preen and carry small objects. It is an important part of their anatomy, and taking caref
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MBVC
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Diet for Finches (including Canaries)
The best diet for finches includes finch seed, pellets and vegetables, and small amounts of fruit or nuts as a treat.
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MBVC
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Diet for Pet Pigeons
The best diet for a pigeon includes pellets, vegetables, whole grain and a small amount of seed, fruit and insects.
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MBVC
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Diet for Cockatoos
Cockatoos can include: Galahs, Black Cockatoos, Sulphur Crested, Gang-Gang, Pink Cockatoos & Corellas, A common mistake in caring for...
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MBVC
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Diet for Cockatiels
A common mistake in caring for cockatiels is to feed too much dry seed. Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in protein...
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MBVC
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Diet for Eclectus Parrots
A common mistake in caring for Eclectus parrots is to feed too much dry seed. Dry seed alone is very high in fat while being low in...
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MBVC
Oct 24, 20234 min read
Diet for Budgerigars
A budgerigar kept entirely on dry seed can end up with multiple problems such as poor feathering, respiratory disease, fatty liver and diabe
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MBVC
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Diet for Rainbow Lorikeets
In the wild, rainbow lorikeets feed on nectars and pollen from flowering plants. It would be impossible to provide this diet to a...
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MBVC
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Diet for South American Parrots
Amazons, Macaws, Quakers & Conures are South American Parrots A common mistake in caring for South American parrots is to feed too much...
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MBVC
Sep 1, 20234 min read
The Importance of Fresh Food
Across the board the most common nutritional problem that we see at MBVC is birds being fed all seed diets. This can be harmful in itself...
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MBVC
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Diet for Asian Parrots (Asiatics)
Alexandrines, Indian Ringnecks, Malabars & Mustache Parrots are all Asian Parrots A common mistake in caring for Asian parrots is to feed...
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MBVC
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Instructional Videos
Instructional Videos on how to give medications to your pet bird
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MBVC
Aug 26, 20231 min read
Heavy Metal Toxicity in Birds
Toxicity from heavy metals can occur when birds ingest substances that contain lead, or high amounts of zinc or copper.
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MBVC
Aug 26, 20234 min read
Backyard Chicken Ownership
Chickens are very intelligent and busy birds. A good diet and regular health checks are crucial to having a happy, healthy flock.
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