Name this avian stress response:
What is Feather Plucking?
Name this bird
What is a Mourning Dove?
The only treatment for this highly pathogenic disease is humane euthanasia.
What is Avian Influenza?
Holding the feet, wings and a gentle grasp around the neck is referred to as:
What is proper avian restraint?
This is known as the first stage in the avian life cycle.
What is the egg stage?
Name the stress response behavior that often takes place on a perch:
Name this adult raptor:
What is a Golden Eagle?
These two diseases are able to be prevented by a vaccine given at one day old or "the day of hatching".
What are Marek's disease and Newcastle disease?
Being able to assess the birds habitat/enclosure is crucial during this:
What is an exam?
This is the most important nutrient for all avians, no matter the breed.
What is H2O- water?!?
Weight loss is often a response to this stress behavior.
What is decreased appetite?
Name the breed of this bird:
What is a Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo?
This common fungal infection takes place in the respiratory system and is often contracted by inhaling mold spores in food.
What is Aspergillosis?
This tool is critical in the avian exam process:
What is an Avian Beak Speculum?
This type of food is the most nutritionally balanced to its form.
What is pelleted food?
This dangerous stress related behavior can result in euthanasia.
What is biting?
Often known for their red appearance, these chickens are considered a dual purpose breed.
Avian Chlamydiosis - aka "Parrot Fever" is contracted in this way:
What is fecal-oral route or inhalation?
This device is often utilized for taking radiographs and other diagnostic procedures.
What is an auspex restraint board?
This food should never be offered or fed to birds.
What is avocado?
This behavior involving the head and neck of the bird often can resemble a bird dancing.
What is head bobbing and head swinging?
This bird tends to make a hissing noise when it is feeling territorial and has been known to chase people.
Name this single cell protozoan illness prevalent in pigeons:
What is Trichomonas?
This item is the single most important item to have on hand during any avian exam.
What is a towel?
Due to extremely sensitive respiratory systems, these should not be used around birds. *think lysol*
What are aerosol chemicals?