11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com   Target training is a fun and easy way to encourage your bird to perform desired behaviors. In brief, the goal of this training method is to get your bird to willingly go to a “target”

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Our goal at the Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine is to provide your pet with a completely stress-free veterinary visit experience. Some of the things that we do to help enhance your pet’s experience

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Quick Facts The average life span for a pet chicken is 10-11 years, but some can live into their 20’s. The American Poultry Association recognizes nearly 400 separate breeds and varieties of chickens. All of these breeds

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com   Average Lifespan The average lifespan for birds varies widely depending on the species. Budgies may live 8-10 years and macaws can live up to 80+.   Diet A nutritionally balanced diet is absolutely essential to your

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com Birds, like all animals, are susceptible to a variety of bacterial, viral, fungal, metabolic, and neoplastic diseases. Unlike traditional domestic animals (dogs, cats, cows, horses, etc.) that usually act sick when they are not feeling well,

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com In the wild, pet parrots are known to be extremely social, gregarious, and perform behaviors that to human observers appear to be play. As this is an important part of the natural behavior of birds in the

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com What is Feather Damaging Behavior? Feather damaging behavior (FDB), also known as “feather picking,” is a destructive, obsessive behavior pattern, often linked to medical or psychological abnormalities, in which birds pull out or damage their own

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com   All sick or injured birds will benefit from warmth (90-95 degrees) and being placed in a dark and quiet space until you can get medical help. Birds that have not been eating can be given

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com HOUSING Indoor cages should be as large as possible to allow doves to flutter from one side of the cage to the other side. Powder coated cages are recommended to reduce the risk of heavy metal

11401 NE 195th St. Bothell, WA  98011 (425) 486-9000 PHONE  (425) 486-9002 fax www.theexoticvet.com   Behavioral problems in companion birds are common, and often negatively affect the relationship between birds and their owners. With proper socialization, training, and husbandry, some behavior problems can be completely prevented. However, even in mature