The Avenue For Asking Avian Questions
The do and don’t of asking questions for your feathered friend.
The internet is full of information and it seems like bird lovers have a new question to ask everyday.
This the nature of having birds because they are not something you buy and forget about, no animal should be treated like that.
Instead, they are full of life, love, anger, and laughter.
Knowing how and when to ask questions and communicate with other avian lovers is important for your knowledge and to help you constantly improve the life of your feathered friend.
If you have questions, love parrots or just want to hang around other parrot lovers, this article is for you.
Find a Community
This was the most important part of my bird loving journey. Birds are very unique and depending on the type you have depends on how they interact with certain things.
Believe it or not, there are a lot of signs that your bird is telling you that you may not be aware of.
If there is something you are curious about then don’t hesitate to ask. The avian forum is a good place to do that as there are very knowledgeable individuals on there that have had birds a very long time.
With that being said, always do your research and never take someones advice as is. You don’t know the people you communicate with on the internet so it is always a good idea to get many opinions about any advice you are given.
Remember, you can always call a vet and ask or simply take your bird to the vet. If you are asking a question on a forum and you have to say “should I go to a vet?” then that means you should go to the vet.
Don’t wait around and risk your babies life.
Research
I often refer to books but the internet is full of information if you are getting it from a reliable source. Having a parrot is a constant learning experience because as birds get older they change.
The way they interact, the mood swings, what they should eat, what diseases or health problems they are prone to.
It is very important to always stay hungry and interested for more information. This actually has a lot to do with finding a good online community of bird lovers but you can also do this on your own by reading books and googling.
A lot of your questions can be answered through in depth research. It also helps you to retain knowledge that can be used at a later time or passed down to others.
Vet Friends
If you are not friends with your local avian vet then something is wrong. You should be taking your feathered friend to the nearest avian vet for regular checkups.
The regular checkups are part of a birds healthy lifestyle and an opportunity for your to form a relationship.
When a relationship is built with your vet then you are comfortable and open about asking questions. Every vet visit you should be asking questions or relaying information about your parrot.
If your visit is not until a few months and you have a question that is non emergent, feel free to make a call or write it down so you can ask the next vet visit.
Don’t Wait
If you are active in online parrot forums then you have most likely seen times when people were hesitate about taking their parrot to the vet.
My rule of thumb is simple, I have two rules:
- If in doubt, take your parrot to the vet.
- If the question you ask has “should I take” and “to the vet” in it then take your baby to the vet asap.
Whatever the reason, you should not risk your birds life because you are being hesitant. If you think your bird is harmed or showing odd behavior, take them to the vet asap; you at least owe your feathered friend that.
Conclusion
The internet is full of information but not all information fits one situation. There are times when you ask questions online about your feathered friend, there are times when you should ask a vet, and there are times when you should rush to the vet.
Get in with a good online community and know when to take proper action.
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