Precaution to be taken

PRECAUTION TO BE TAKEN

  • Examining a well trained and calf bird is a rare occasion.
  • Hence it is very important to take certain precautions for the safety of the examiner as well as the birds.
  • Frightened, sick birds are frequently stressed and some time it may aggravate the condition.
  • It is better to cover the cage so that the bird can adjust to the sound of the examiner’s vice before examination.
  • Once should slowly approach the cage talking in low, ovulated tones.
  • Observations of the bird’s carriage, stance, and balance should be noted.
  • The attitude of the bird (flighty, lethargic) as well as its respiratory characteristics (open or closed mouth, tail bobbin, labored or quiet breathing) should be noted before any handling.
  • The condition of the droppings in the cage should be noted.
  • The owner of the bird should always be informed of the stress involved in a physical examination.
  • It is necessary to have the examination in a closed room, it is better to darken the room before introducing the hand into the cage for capturing the bird.
  • If it is difficult to capture the bird in dark, small pen torch can be flashed to locate the bird.
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