Hello and welcome to The Parakeet Perch! This is a discussion forum to talk about "budgies" or budgerigars (called "parakeets" in the U.S.), share information about bird care, health, toys, food, and many other topics. Members are encouraged to share photos of their birds in the club's PHOTOS section. If you're an artist and would like to display your avian art in our archives, we'd love to see your work.
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MEMBER MESSAGES: Please share any information on avian veterinarian services and locations (worldwide) and websites for member use!
1) Isolate bird in dark, quiet cage and keep animal immobile. Keep the cage warm; heating pads underneath work very well (put towel over pad and place under small cage or tank). 2) If cause of illness is known, gather samples. In the U.S., contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for help: 1- 888- 426- 4435 3) Contact avian veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. Don't wait--valuable minutes could cost a bird its life! If assisting an ill or injured wild bird, check with your local government wildlife departments for licensed avian wildlife rehabilitator