
Health & Common Conditions of parrots
Parrots that are fed healthy food in proper portions, live in a clean, safe environment with plenty of room for exercise, and get plenty of interaction with their owner or other birds of their species enjoy the best chance at a happy, healthy life. Of course, not everything in life can be controlled, and genetics can affect the potential for some
list of some of the health concerns that parrots face are given below. Some are caused by nutrition issues, some by viruses or bacteria, others by parasites, some are injuries, etc. Consult with your avian veterinarian to learn which ailments might affect your feathered friend, signs to watch for, and whether you can do anything to minimize risks
Calcium deficiency
Avian polyomavirus
Vitamin A deficiency
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD)
Vitamin B deficiency
Respiratory infection
Obesity Psittacosis
Fatty liver disease
Chlamydiosis
Beak malocclusion
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD)
Trauma from accidents
Aspergillosis
Feather picking Chronic
egg laying
Tumors, goiters, and other conditions related to an all-seed diet Hemochromatosis
Mites (air-sac, scaly, feather, red)
Toe-tapping and wing-flipping muscle spasms