#bird health

[violetcheekedconure]

Beltorze’s bloodwork came back clean, he’s got an xray on Tuesday just to cover our bases. Enjoy this photo of him being the coziest man in the world.

#birds #feather baby #birblr #parrots #baby #cute #conure #bird health #avian health #updates

[tiktokparrot]

Is clipping your bird's wings right for you? Learn the pros, cons, and safety tips for keeping your feathered friend happy and healthy. Easy to understand guide for new bird owners.

#african grey #tiktokparrot #african grey lifespan #african grey behavior #african grey parrot care #african grey parrot lifespan in captivity #buying an african grey parrot #africangrey #african grey parrot #cute birds #avian health #avian temperament #avian vet #avian vet advice #bird beak clip #bird beak trimming #bird behavior #bird bleeding #bird boredom #bird care tips #bird escape prevention #bird exercise #bird flight alternatives #bird flying hazards #bird frustration #bird grooming #bird health #bird independence #bird medical condition #bird mental health

[intersectionalpraxis]

"If a pig catches both a human influenza A virus and an avian influenza A virus at the same time, it can spark a process known as viral reassortment — a genetic exchange in which flu viruses swap gene segments." "Those swaps can introduce dramatic changes, producing a new virus with certain properties of a non-human strain coupled with the capacity to infect and spread between people." "The death rate in humans may be upwards of 50 per cent, World Health Organization data suggests, though it's possible that milder infections are getting missed, skewing the case fatality ratio. Still, in a population that's never been exposed, the global impacts could be dire." "More human cases could also be happening under the radar among farm workers who've moved to the U.S. from abroad, don't speak English as their first language, and may be hesitant to seek medical help, he added." "So I think there's probably underreporting on both sides," Armstrong said." "If [H5N1] gets into a population where there's constantly animals going in and out … it might not ever leave."

I've been watching this develop for the past several days, and apart from being terrified most people will not take this seriously (I've seen a handful of people already shout conspiracy on social media and it's alarming to see, as always). What I wanted to point out is that pandemics are going to continue to be our 'normal.' I watched a great video on YouTube a while ago (I believe it was by Vice?) that touched base on how this is going to become our new reality because of multiple factors (such as our proximity to animals, and environments/etc). It was when Covid hit and they did a piece debunking some of the misinformation floating on the internet. If I can find it I will post it here because it was informative and relevant to pretty much any world crisis we will see around any virus that spreads among a human population.

This post isn't trying to fear monger anyone, I just hope more people are aware of what is happening because this is important to talk about. There are already cases (of cows getting this bird flu) in the US, and I won't be surprised if there will be instances in more countries around the world. As usual, keep washing your hands/keeping good hygiene practices, masking up (and if you aren't I hope you consider it), and taking precautions if you do happen to visit/work or go near a pig or poultry farm too:

I'll keep track of this here of course, but please stay informed folks. And also FU to any governments who will try to minimize this or try to diminish the severity until it's too late and community spread happens like Covid because their actions are influenced by capitalistic interests.

Update (April 7th, 2024, 9:32pm EST): to anyone wondering where some of the source information originates from -here is a link to the CDC. They are tracking documented avian virus outbreaks in the US and the public can access it here:

#current news #current events #global news #united states #cattle #cows #cattle farming #avian flu #bird flu #h5n1 #mask up #pandemic #covid #covid isn't over #covid conscious #covid is airborne #covid is not over #viruses #fuck capitalism #anti captialism #healthcare #public health #world health organization #cdc #news update #update

[crowneefc]

#birds blog #pet owners #bird health

[allperfectpets]

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[bemular]

A little learnin never hurt nobody

#birdhealth #bird health #birdlife #oreil

[dogpantry]

please watch my scrungly old man kiss the inside of a glove

#cockatiel #bird #birdblr #birblr #gale #please don’t come @ me about the state of his feathers #he has pdd and cannot digest pellets and we’ve been working slowly to convince him fruits and veggies are cool but he’s always been #uninterested #he is 15 years old and gets clean bills of health every time we go to the vet #he has supplements etc just pleaseeeeeee i cannot take it lol #just look how cute and happy he is!!!!! #(he’s almost died several times cause of his pdd so im just asking to have cute videos. ok. ily)

[fluffyanimals]

Your daily dose of fluffy animal content ♡

#funny #lol #haha #humor #meme #memes #birds #birdblr #photography #funny memes #dank memes #dark humor #mental health

[meangreenbeanz]

Whenever I get overwhelmed I just go to the National Audubon Society’s website and look at pictures of birds.

#birds #mental health

[featheredadora]

Bad days don't make you a failure! Good days don't make you a faker!

You are worth more than what you can do on any given day!

#art #positivity #birblr #disability #mental health #birblr art #canary #bird art #positivity art #birb

[violetcheekedconure]

Beltorze started having leg weakness on Monday in his right leg making it hard for him to climb. He was brought to the emergency avian vet. He had bloodwork (waiting on it) and is preemptively scheduled for an xray next week when results are back. A physical exam showed that he’s a good weight, healthy feathers, normal feces, and behaviorally functioning normally (eating, drinking, talking, preening). He was given a super low dose of pain medication but his symptoms aren’t resolving so it’s unlikely a sprain. According to the vet, this could very possibly be a result of the kidneys or a tumor compressing on his sciatic nerve, causing mobility issues in that leg. The blood tests will tell us more when they come in, followed by the xray. I rushed ordered on Amazon some wider perches and a large seagrass woven net to help him navigate his cage to prevent falling.

I love my little green man very much, the idea of something being wrong with his health has me in shambles. I’ve had him 11 years, so of course he’s starting to get older and let bird genetics aren’t always great. I’ll have more information in about a week. I posted my Venmo and cashapp in my profile if anyone wants to donate towards this, there’s no pressure there, but I’m assuming the vet bills won’t stop at the blood work and xrays.

#birds #feather baby #birblr #parrots #baby #cute #conure #bird health #sick bird #avian health #avians

[tiktokparrot]

#african grey #tiktokparrot #african grey parrot #african grey behavior #african grey parrot lifespan in captivity #africangrey #cute birds #buying an african grey parrot #african grey parrot care #african grey lifespan #african grey Disease #african grey parrot website #african greys #Antibiotics #avian circovirus #avian disease #avian health #avian medicine #avian veterinarian #beak abnormalities #behavioral changes #bird breeding #bird disease #bird health #bird health issues #bird hygiene #bird illness #bird management #bird pbfd #bird quarantine

[finch-kid]

literally i cannot stress the importance of taking your ear health seriously. like it scares me how many people just don't think about this. since i don't see this discussed enough on music tumblr, here are my tips...

If you listen to music/audio 8 hours a day, it's recommended to listen at a maximum of 85 decibels (you can use a sound meter and some googling to measure your headphone's sound level).

If you want a more practical measurement, the maximum recommended volume with headphones you should be listening at 60% of your devices volume.

If you can take your headphones off and still hear your music, your music is too loud!

Headphones that block out external noise are better than normal headphones since less external noise means it's easier to hear your music at a lower volume. earbuds and airpods should be avoided at all costs.

If you're going to a loud event like a concert, bring earplugs.

At the end of the day, just be mindful and considerate of your listening habits.

if you don't wanna read or want more info, here's a 6 minute video.

#came very very close to learning this the hard way #music #ear health #the bird man cant shut up

[moontyger]

Testing conducted by the Food and Drug Administration on pasteurized commercially purchased milk has found genetic evidence of the H5N1 bird flu virus, the agency confirmed Tuesday. But the testing, done by polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, cannot distinguish between live virus or fragments of viruses that could have been killed by the pasteurization process.

The agency said it has been trying to see if it could grow virus from milk found to contain evidence of H5N1, which is the gold standard test to see if there is viable virus in a product. The lengthy statement the agency released does not explicitly say FDA laboratories were unable to find live virus in the milk samples, but it does state that its belief that commercial, pasteurized milk is safe to consume has not been altered by these findings.

“To date, we have seen nothing that would change our assessment that the commercial milk supply is safe,” the statement said.

The document was long on assurances but short on details of what has been undertaken or found. It does not specify how many commercial samples were taken or in how many markets, nor does it indicate what percentage of the samples were PCR-positive for H5N1. The statement did not indicate if the testing suggested the amounts of viral genetic material in the milk were low or high.

Furthermore, the statement did not reveal if the milk products were purchased in parts of the country where outbreaks have occurred, or in areas where cows haven’t been seen to have been infected.

I put this in the tags but I guess it is worth saying here as well: I am not trying to panic anyone, but this definitely seems like something you should know if you are in the US. The milk supply is not definitely unsafe, but they don't know it is safe yet either, so make your own choices based on that.

#public health #bird flu #H5N1 #psa #not trying to panic anyone but you should definitely know this if you are in the US #and at the very least avoid raw milk and raw milk products #apologies for the twitter links #AFAIK this is a US-only issue for now

[thordy]

#I'm having feelings again. like some kind of season twelver #so much to unpack #non macden thoughts: I am so glad they're using devito again.... he's literally an A-list actor yet for the last few seasons #frank has done nothing but a few one-liners... it's good to see peepaw shine again ❤️ #eating and spitting and swearing and beating birds to death.... et cetera #tbh everyone has kinda been out to pasture #I mean no of course standing in different locations and delivering washed up political opinions in your normal speaking voice is acting #go back to bed honey #anyway! wow. macdennis #feels like a good trade-off for the awful uncle jack content this season #I hope dennis explodes him for his mental health day #iasip

[intersectionalpraxis]

Official statement:

#current events #current news #global news #cows #avian flu #bird flu #h5n1 #pandemic #cdc #public health #healthcare #news update