Ask The Vet, Episode 6: Q&A with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian)

A Lafeber Pet Birds Webinar Series: Ask the Vet with Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian), a regular feature. Dr. Tully answers questions about your bird’s health and avian health in general. Dr. Tully talks about basic bird care and nutrition, and fields questions from participants! Bird injuries that can be fatal if not treated immediately: broken beak, broken blood feather, broken claw, bite wounds and animal attacks 0:00:40 Will talkative African Grey male stop talking if paired with female. Other factors to consider when getting another bird 0:13:40 Feather powder 0:17:22 Is Vitamin D levels and feather picking related. LSU research on Hispaniola Amazons and Vitamin D natural vs supplements 0:18:25 Parrotlet with swollen preen gland. Causes and outcomes discussed 0:25:30 Incubation period of Green Quaker eggs. Discussion of fertilization and methods to determine if egg is fertilized 0:28:37 4 Green Cheeked conures and a cockatiel housed together showing same fluffed feathers and shivering symptoms. Explore possible causes and diagnostics and environmental changes. Bacteria, mold and Aspergillosis discussed 0:33:31 Use of Bach flowers to alleviate stress plucking. Current trend in terminology: feather destructive behavior LSU integrative medicine cautions use of herbal supplementation without knowledgeable oversight due to potential toxicity 0:44:11 Breeding Red Canaries had first year success clutch and no success the next year. Discusses factors to review before upcoming season for success: nutrition, changes made, environmental stressors, proper molts, light cycle, reproductive activity 0:49:00 Depression/mental health of bird accustomed to owner working from home but now going back to office. How to prepare an interactive cage and environment 0:54:20 Quaker currently on Metacam for occasional episodes of raising one foot. Currently is used as needed until problem resolves. Should radiographs be taken. Risk of diagnostics vs needed outcome discussed 0:59:05