Avian First Aid: What to Keep Ready at Home

Small bird held gently in a towel — A towel, a warm box and a vet’s number cover the first ten minutes. Photo: Tommy from Arad — CC BY 2.0

Birds hide illness until they are critically ill, so the kit and the first ten minutes matter more than anything else. Here is exactly what to stock and how to use it.

Veterinary examination of a bird — Birds mask illness, so an avian vet is worth locating before you need one. Photo: US Army Africa — CC BY 2.0

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