🐦 Care of Pet Birds – Common Mistakes to Avoid | Shivraj Pet Clinic, Pune

Introduction:

Pet birds bring joy, color, and intelligence into our homes—but caring for them properly requires more than just a cage and seeds. At Shivraj Pet Clinic & Lab in Pimple Nilakh, Pune, we treat many birds suffering from preventable issues. Here's how to ensure your feathered friends stay healthy and happy—and the top bird care mistakes to avoid.

✅ Essentials of Bird Care:

1. Spacious and Enriched Cage

   • Birds need room to fly, not just perch. Cramped cages lead to stress and behavioral issues.

   • Enrich with mirrors, perches, swings, and toys.

2. Proper Nutrition

   • Avoid seed-only diets. Birds need fresh fruits, vegetables, calcium, and pellets.

   • Ask our vets for a species-specific bird diet chart.

3. Clean Environment

   • Daily cleaning of cage tray, water bowl, and feeding dishes is essential.

   • Dust and droppings can trigger respiratory issues.

❌ Common Mistakes Bird Owners Make:

• ❌ Using Teflon cookware – Fumes are toxic to birds.

• ❌ Neglecting flight time – Birds need out-of-cage time for mental stimulation.

• ❌ Ignoring beak/nail overgrowth – Needs trimming by a vet.

• ❌ Self-medicating or online remedies – Birds deteriorate fast if not treated professionally.

• Exotic bird health check-ups

• Nail & beak trimming

• Nutritional counselling

• Treatment of feather plucking, injuries, infections

📞 Call 7756965169 to book a bird consultation in Pimple Nilakh or Baner area.