A local avian vet assistant told me that Macaws, when housed in the same area as 2s, can get Bird Fancier's Lung (Bird Breeder's Disease). Hase anyone heard of this happening to a Macaw?
My U2 and GW have been side by side for 13 years with no problem, but I am not sure if this is something I should be concerned about.
Bird Fancier's Lung in Macaws?
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Bird Fancier's Lung in Macaws?
by KC Cameron » Mon Dec 02, 2013 6:45 pm
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Re: Bird Fancier's Lung in Macaws?
by Pajarita » Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:10 pm
Yes, I have. Good rescues usually have them in separate rooms precisely because of that problem. All birds are susceptible to the 'dusty' birds dander but, apparently, it's worse for macaws.
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Re: Bird Fancier's Lung in Macaws?
by cml » Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:21 pm
KC Cameron wrote:Great
Why not invest in an air purifier? That will help the indoor air quality!
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Re: Bird Fancier's Lung in Macaws?
by Pajarita » Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:12 pm
And a humidifier because the moisture makes the dust heavier so there is less 'floating' around.
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Re: Bird Fancier's Lung in Macaws?
by KC Cameron » Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:44 pm
I am, it just has been 13 years w/o already . . .
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Re: Bird Fancier's Lung in Macaws?
by Pajarita » Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:17 pm
Better late than never. Besides, that's what parrot keeping is all about: constantly learning, constantly tweaking, constantly improving.
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