Fitness For birds

Birds demonstrate signs of illness only when it has advanced. Do bear to check with the vet in case your feathered pet demonstrates any of these signs:

• If a bird becomes nervous, defensive and fearful it is evidently reflected in their attitude to food as well. If the bird has changed meal habits it is a clear indication of illness.
• A change in colour and volume of droppings could be yet another indication of brooding sickness.
• In case there is a considerable `tone down' in bird activities be rest assured that s/he is not keeping well.
• Increased irritability and less friendliness is an indication of ill health.
• Ruffled feathers, closing eyes frequently and sitting low on the perch are indicators of poor health.
• Fat is abnormal in birds. Keep a lookout for its occurrence.