The below is a log chart for us to to keep track on new additions or minus out birds that have passed away/ have been released.
|
Type of Bird |
QTTY |
New Birds |
Death |
Remarks |
Balance |
Others |
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Cockatoo |
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
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African Grey |
2 |
|
|
Jamyang & Aki |
2 |
|
|
|
Cockatiel |
24 |
|
6 |
6/08/12 - a new baby
cockatiel (1 of 3) passed away a day after his fall from his bird house due
to too many injuries. Post mortem by Dr.Vellayan. 19 - 23/09/12 - 4 adult cockatiels suffering from mites have passed on. 2 passed away on the 23rd suspected due to the low immune system when mite medication was administered which was warned that this can possibly happen with the medication. The vet, Dr. Shalini is doing a thorough post-mortem and lab test before determining the actual cause of death. |
16 |
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|
|
Malaysian Parrot |
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
Shaft-tailed Finch |
2 |
|
2 |
29/07/12 - Pass away from Ascarids (roundworms) in the intestine. Post mortem done by Dr. Vellayan. |
0 |
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16/08/12 - Pass away due Ascarids found in the small intestine.Post mortem done by Dr. Vellayan. |
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Star Finches |
2 |
|
2 |
14/08/12 - Died from gas/acid in his stomach due to not eating on time. Suspected Ascarids (roundworms) in the intestine but none were found. A post mortem was done by Dr. Vellayan. |
0 |
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|
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4/09/12 - Pass away. Ascarids eggs were found in the small intestine.Post mortem done by Dr. Vellayan. |
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Malaysian Sparrows |
2 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
Sun Conures |
8 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
Total number of birds |
42 |
31 |
Date: 6/09/12 |
VET'S DIAGNOSIS
2nd October 2012
Joy and Shin went to Dr. Vellayan to obtained medical health check for 2 Cockatiels and Jamyang our African Grey before transfering them from Haven to Tsem Ladrang aviary:
Dr. Vellayan did the following...
a) physical check of both cockatiels
b) faecal test of samples from both cockatiels
c) faecal test of samples from Jamyang
All 3 birds are NOT recommended to be transferred for at least another 2 weeks.
1. White cockatiel and Jamyang both have Coccidia (common intestinal parasite). While Jamyang suffers a mild case, it is important to treat it. Doctor prescribed a medicine to be added into the drinking water for 14 days.
2. Rajendra has been briefed and understood the instruction. After 14 days, a faecal test should be done to check again.
3. Dr. Vellayan doesn’t recommend for the Yellow cockatiel to join the flock in the aviary due to his aggression, but he can be kept in a cage in the aviary to see if he is hostile towards the rest of the flock. Doctor also recommended for it to take the anti-parasite medicine as a preventive measure.
More info about Coccidia:
- Common in breeding facilities, pet stores etc.
- Is a common parasite and not necessarily a sign of poor husbandry
- Spread by contaminated feed and droppings from infected birds, eggs can be carried by man or free-flying birds
- Can survive for long periods outside the bird's body, so infection can occur simply by placing a bird in a contaminated cage/area
- Causes a watery diarrhea which is sometimes bloody and can even be a life-threatening problem to an especially young or small pet
KB and I will make sure medicine is given daily and bring the samples for follow-up checks in 2 weeks' time (16 Oct).
