Reference and credits 

Avian & Animal Hospital. (n.d.). Bird nutrition. https://www.avianandanimal.com/bird-nutrition.html

​

​

Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore [AVA]. (2017, June 15). Code of animal welfare for pet owners.      

​

​

​

Axelson, R., & Hess, L. (n.d.). Budgies – Feeding. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/budgies-feeding#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20a%20bird%20that,egg%20laying%20requires%20calcium%20supplementation

​

​

AnimalWonders Montana. (2020, August 13).  Parrot Care Basics | Compilation [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYRSfKmYL_M

​

​

Axelson, R., & Hess, L. (n.d.). Bathing Birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/bathing-birds

​

​

Axelson, R. (n.d.). Teflon (Polytetrafluoroethylene) poisoning in birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/teflon-polytetrafluoroethylene-poisoning-in-birds

​

​

Association of Avian Veterinarians [AAV]. (n.d.). Basic care for companion birds. 

​

​

​

Association of Avian Veterinarians [AAV]. (n.d.). Signs of illness in companion birds.

 

​

​

AVH Animal Ark Veterinary Group. (2019, July 22). Bird grooming – Wings, beaks and nails. https://arkvet.com.sg/newsletter-library/keeping-pets-healthy/bird-grooming-wings-beaks-nails/

​

​

Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care. (2018, April 8). Feeding birds. https://brookfallsveterinary.com/pet-library/bird-articles/feeding-birds/

​

​

Bucktons. (2016, January 18). Your bird’s five welfare needs. https://www.bucktons.co.uk/happyandhealthytogether/small-medium-bird-care/your-birds-five-welfare-needs/

​

​

Bucktons. (2016, January 18). Health & wellbeing for your bird. https://www.bucktons.co.uk/happyandhealthytogether/small-medium-bird-care/health-wellbeing-for-your-bird/

​

​

Beecroft Birds Exotics Veterinary Clinic. (2020, March 22). Avian care. https://www.birdvet.com.sg/avian-care/

​

​

BirdTricks. (2012, March 29). A cockatiel dies because of improper cage bar spacing. https://birdtricksstore.com/blogs/birdtricks-blog/a-cockatiel-dies-because-of-improper-cage-bar-spacing

​

​

Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care.  (2018, April 8). Wing clip. https://brookfallsveterinary.com/pet-library/bird-articles/wing-clip/

​

​

Brisbane Bird & Exotics Veterinary Service. (2020, January 12). Signs of illness in birds. https://bbevs.com.au/signs-of-illness-in-birds/

​

​

Birds and more. (n.d.). Health issues. https://www.birdsandmore.com/healthTips.html

​

​

College of Veterinary Medicine. (2016, April 18). Appropriate grooming of birds. University of Illinois at Urbana-champaign. 

​

​

​

Doering, L. (2016, March 30). Transform your bird’s café from drab to fab. Lafeber. https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/transform-birds-cage-drab-fab/#:~:text=Perches%20are%20an%20important%20yet%20often%20overlooked%20accessory%20for%20bird%20cages.&text=Perches%20of%20different%20diameters%20are,foot%20toys%20or%20dry%20treats.

​

​

Daisy Street Veterinary Centre. (2017, February 21). Where to position the bird’s cage. https://vet-healthcentre.co.uk/services/animals/birds/birds-2/where-to-position-your-bird.html

​

​

Dummies. (n.d.). Bathing your parrot, simply and safely. https://www.dummies.com/pets/birds/bathing-your-parrot-simply-and-safely/

​

​

Gaia Veterinary Centre. (2019, September 04). 9 Signs your pet bird may be sick. https://gaiavets.com/gaia-toast-kopi-talk/signs-your-bird-is-sick

​

​

Hess, L., & Axelson, R. (n.d.). Perches for birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/perches-for-birds

​

​

Hess, L., & Axelson, R. (n.d.). Beak and nail care in birds. VCA Hospital. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/beak-and-nail-care-in-birds

​

​

Hari. (n.d.). Supplements for birds. https://hari.ca/avian-care/parrot-care-faqs/supplements-for-birds/

​

​

Hartz. (2019, May 30). Putting your birdcage in the right place. https://www.hartz.com/putting-your-birdcage-in-the-right-place/

​

​

Kalhagen, A. (2019, October 20). Bathing your bird. The Spruce Pets. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/bathing-birds

​

​

McLeod, L. (2019, October 30) Parrot nutrition 101. The Spruce Pets. https://www.thesprucepets.com/parrot-nutrition-1236730

​

​

Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group. (2019, April 15). Parrot care: 7 Common mistakes. http://www.mountpleasant.com.sg/education/birds-and-pocket-pets/parrot-care-7-common-mistakes/#:~:text=Although%20parrots%20are%20mainly%20seed,for%20fruits%2C%20nuts%20and%20seeds

​

​

Petsway. (2018, March 10). How to care for a parrot. https://petsway.com/how-to-care-for-a-parrot/

​

​

PetMD. (2017, October 10). Overgrown beak in birds – Trimming your bird’s beak. https://www.petmd.com/bird/care/overgrown-beak-birds-trimming-your-birds-beak  

​

​

RSPCA Knowledgebase. (2018, November 9). How do I keep my pet bird healthy. https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-do-i-keep-my-pet-bird-healthy/

​

​

Small Animal Hospital. (n.d.). How to care for your pet bird. https://smallanimal.vethospital.ufl.edu/clinical-services/zoological-medicine/how-to-care-for-your-pet-bird/

​

​

Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services. (2019, February 27). Parrot husbandry and preventative healthcare. https://www.seavs.com/pet-care-information/parrot-care/

​

​

U-Vet. (2017, October 23). Diet for parrots. https://brookfallsveterinary.com/pet-library/bird-articles/feeding-birds/

​

​

Veterinary Center for Birds and Exotics. (2018, November 13). 10 Everyday items that are toxic to birds. https://avianexoticsvet.com/10-everyday-items-that-are-toxic-to-birds/

​

​

West Gate Animal Clinic. (n.d.). Physical and mental stimulation.

​

​

​

Zupreem Pet. (2021, February 9). Toxic foods your bird should never eat. https://zupreem.com/avian/toxic-foods-your-bird-should-never-eat/