VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

POINTS TO BE CONSIDER WHILE HANDLING PET BIRD

• Catching and handling should be quick so that stress and overheating can be minimized
• Proper planning is essential before restraining.
• Necessary tools, equipment, medicine etc should be kept ready before restraining.
• Towel selection is important. It should be on non-chewable
• The pet bird’s beak may be sharp and can cause injury to the handler.
• Necessary precautions should be taken to prevent injury
• The birds bones are very fragile and the legs and wigs are liable to get injury while handling
• Putting much pressure on the chest while handling may cause distressed breathing.
• Use dark environment, darkness freeze the birds and handling is easier.

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