General Avian husbandry

Question 1

Name 2 species of bird that produce a fine dust, to help keep their plumage in good condition

Answer 1

1. Cockatiels
2. Cockatoos

Question 2

What area should you be most aware of when restraining birds + why?

Answer 2

The chest, as they do not possess a diaphragm to breathe, they use their thoracic muscles for respiration.

Note = remember they have complete tracheal rings, so it is harder to cause damage or inhibit respiration by neck asphyxiation