Preventing Your Bird From Getting Sick
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9 Tips On Preventing Your Bird From Getting Sick
1. Keep a good hygiene – make sure the cage of the bird is always clean, and the same goes for the appliances that are in it. Clean everything once ever few days.
2. Don’t let the birds get in contact with birds that are free or wild, as they can get infections or diseases.
3. The bird cage shouldn’t be in a draft, as they can get colds. They should stay in the sun only one or two hours a day, because they can get hypothermia from overheating.
4. Unless you know from experience that your cat or dog is not aggressive with birds, don’t let them alone in the same room.
5. Look for any objects or parts that might hurt the bird when they’re in the cage.
6. Keeping a proper feeding diet, that is well balanced, is essential for the health of your bird. Besides mixtures of grain, you should also give the bird enough vegetables and fruit. This way they will have the needed vitamins in their system.
7. Another important tip on keeping your birds healthy is to give them enough minerals. These can be bought in combined form from pet stores.
8. A container should be placed in the bird cage, filled with sand and small stones. They are used for food assimilation and digestion.
9. Giving the birds too much food that has animal origin can prove dangerous for their health.
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