First, the cause of parrot colds
In fact, colds are a common disease of many birds , and it’s not just parrots, birds are prone to cold symptoms when temperatures plummet when cold and hot. This is especially common in spring and fall. For domestic parrots, if the indoor temperature is too low or the parrot has a low body temperature after bathing, it may cause the parrot to catch a cold.
2. Symptoms of parrot colds
In the early stage of parrot colds, there are usually symptoms of lack of energy, sluggishness, standing still for a long time, difficulty breathing, runny nose or snoring Symptoms such as sneezing; if the cold is severe, the nostrils of the sick bird may be blocked by mucus from the nose, causing the sick bird to have difficulty breathing, cough, and open mouth breathing. If not dealt with in time, the sick bird may even suffocate to death because its nostrils are blocked by snot. Therefore, breeders should not ignore the danger of parrot colds. Once they find parrot colds, they should be treated as soon as possible.
Third, the treatment of parrot cold
1. To treat parrot cold disease, breeders can use special powder for birds, take each pack each time One-tenth of the powder is brewed into 50ml of water to feed the sick birds. Or you can use children’s cold medicine to treat it, but you must pay attention to control the dosage, and you must not use too much.
2. In addition, after taking medicine for the sick bird, it is necessary to wipe the secretions in the nostril of the sick bird with a cotton swab to ensure that the sick bird can breathe smoothly. Move the parrot to a warmer place to prevent it from getting cold again. After the above-mentioned treatment measures are adopted, the sick birds can usually be cured in two or three days.
3. Pay attention to maintaining the cleanliness of the parrot cage afterwards. Poor breeding environment is one of the common factors that cause parrots to catch a cold. In order to maintain the health of pet parrots, it is necessary for breeders to regularly clean and disinfect the things that parrots touch on a daily basis. For example, you can mix disinfectant tablets with water or use ivermectin solution to spray the bird cage. Before spraying, take out the parrot, and wait until the bird cage is dry for a period of time before putting the bird in.
Warm reminder: If the parrot is found to have a cold, the breeder must treat it in time to avoid causing more damage to the parrot, but pay attention to the right medicine, otherwise it will will backfire. In addition, parrot colds may be transmitted to humans, and breeders themselves should also take precautions.
