Skin laceration: Impact with a hard object can result in minor hair loss or bruising, or more severe skin lacerations, ruptured crop, sternum, leg or wing fractures, or even death. Minor bruising can be treated with a water-soluble bruise-clearing and anti-inflammatory ointment to reduce swelling. If there is a wound, direct application should be avoided. Skin lacerations may require surgical suturing, thorough disinfection and careful care to prevent infection and inflammation. Normal body temperature of birds is relatively high and less prone to inflammation, but disinfection is still necessary. Rest and cessation of flight training should be provided to prevent wound reopening, especially in the case of chest skin lacerations.
Ruptured air sac: The air sac serves various functions such as respiration, weight reduction, regulation of temperature, humidity, and air pressure. Birds may suffer from air sac rupture due to impact or other factors. If the neck air sac is ruptured, air sucked in can migrate and accumulate in the subcutaneous tissue of the neck, forming subcutaneous emphysema. Affected birds should have the gas removed or expelled and avoid vigorous exercise. Isolation and rest are recommended for a full recovery in about 4-5 days, without affecting flight.
Xanthoma: Xanthoma is a benign skin tumor commonly found in certain bird species. It often occurs on the abdomen, wings, or legs. If the tumor is small in size, surgery is unnecessary and it does not affect health or breeding.
Vascular epidermal tumor: This tumor often occurs in the neck area and is prone to rupture and bleeding. It grows rapidly and severe cases may require surgical removal. Some tumors may recur.
Lipoma: Lipoma is more common in birds with specific physique, lack of exercise, a high-fat diet, or overweight. Lipoma mostly accumulates in the abdominal and thoracic subcutaneous tissue, and sometimes can cause hernia. Severe cases require surgical removal, but prognosis is generally good.
Intraoral malignant tumor: Occasionally seen in certain bird species, this tumor originates near the throat from the upper jaw of the oral cavity. It grows rapidly and affects the bird's eating and breathing. Treatment can be challenging.
Lymphoma: Lymphoma is a malignant tumor whose exact causes are not fully understood yet, but it may be related to viruses. It often occurs in the abdominal cavity, causing abdominal distension, enlarged liver with nodules, and breathing difficulties. Currently, there is no medication available for treatment.
The breeding of the Tiger Parrot can take place at any time of the year, but it most commonly occurs in situations where there is a large seeding of grasses. The majority of grass seeding occurs in the winter in northern Australia and in the spring and summer in southern Australia. This means that Tiger Parrots also breed after heavy rainfall, as the growth of grasses relies on water. In fact, any good rain will trigger breeding, even if they are in the midst of a very important molt.
The females choose the nests and incubate, while the males spend most of their time foraging and feeding until the chicks are ready to grow their feathers. Parents often have several consecutive broods. Tiger Parrots nest in existing hollows in fence posts, logs, and eucalypt trees. Multiple nests can be found on the same branch, just 3-5 meters apart from each other. They fill their nests with decayed wood shavings, droppings, and any other soft material that is available. They nest in tree hollows. Each clutch contains 4-8 eggs. The incubation period is 18 days. The average lifespan is 7 years.
1, Claw Trimming
When the bird's claws exceed two-thirds of the toe length or the claws bend backward, they need to be trimmed. When trimming the claws, make a slant cut of 1-2 millimeters inside the outer end of the claw, and then lightly file it a few times. (The method is actually the same as dealing with furong, just be careful not to cut into the blood vessel)
2, Feather Arrangement
For broken feathers, they can be artificially removed to promote the growth of new feathers. Hold the base of the feather that needs to be removed with your thumb and forefinger and pull it outwards in the direction of feather growth, without swinging it left and right or up and down. Do not remove too many feathers at once, wait 2-3 days before removing more. After removing the feathers, do not immediately give them a bath to prevent inflammation.
3, Cleansing the Toes and Feathers
Because of illness or other reasons, the bird's toes or feathers may become dirty and cannot be thoroughly cleaned by bathing. In this case, you can use the method of artificial cleansing. When cleansing, hold the bird with your left hand and immerse the part that needs to be cleansed in warm water, then use a wet cloth or cotton to gently wipe away the dirt.
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