World Wide Birds

Bird Magazine

Category: Aviculture

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Aviculture / Bird health

Virukill: In aviculture, parrots, benefits

Virukill is the only disinfectant especially registered for use on cage birds. Description: Virukill is a broad spectrum aldehyde free water sanitizer with potent bactericidal and fungicidal properties. With its superior composition and exceptional...

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Aviculture / Bird health / Parrot / Tony Silva

Parrot medication

We asked Tony Silva about parrot medication. “When should we medicate our birds?” By Tony Silva Parrot medication introduction As I travel the world, I see dramatic differences in husbandry protocols. In Europe, there...

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Aviculture / Parrot / Tony Silva

Parrot nest inspection

We asked Tony Silva about parrot nest inspection. “Should the parrot nest be examined and if so how often?” By: Tony Silva In 1978 I bred the Slender-billed Conure Enicognathus leptorhynchus, a species that had...

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Aviculture / Parrot / Tony Silva

Parrot breaking eggs

We asked Tony Silva about parrot breaking eggs. “Why do my parrots break their eggs?” – by Tony Silva  Parrots break eggs for many reasons. Night fright, perhaps caused by a rodent; inexperience, especially...

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Aviculture / Macaw Breeding / Tony Silva

Illiger’s macaw breeding

Illiger’s macaw breeding – Content creator: Petrus A. van Tonder Deforestation and other habitat destruction in their distribution area have affected these macaws badly. Even though they are listed on Cities I since 1994,...

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Aviculture / Bird health / Tony Silva

Supplements for birds

We asked Tony about supplements for birds. “Is it good to give my birds antibiotics, vitamins, and minerals each month?” by Tony Silva Vitamins and minerals for parrots should be provided, especially those on...