Comments for Birds and Human Illness

Tracy, 7 June 2022

After reading about the breathing issues i am wondering if this is part of mine? my zebra finches have lived in my bedroom for 2 years and fly free, it is alot of daily cleaning and shit everywhere. i did not think i could get anything from them since they have never been in the wild, boy was i wrong. I at first when got them was bleaching everything until i learned that they could die from fumes so i bought animal environmentally friendly cleaners non toxic no smell to clean my room and their cage. Is there a type of vitamin or medicine i could add to their water dish to prevent illness? What does everyone else do to clean up after them? im daily and its exhausting but i dont like to have them caged its optional .Now im wondering if i have to put them in another room but they are so close to be i dont think they would do well alone they dont like when i leave the room for a whole day i have to go talk to them multiple times a day to cheer them up. Now im concerned for my health as well.

Helen, 21 April 2020

Hi there I've kept zebra finches for five years now. I began with four and now have 16 in a very long flight cage in my living room. I clean them out three times a week. Recently I've read upon things that birds can give you. I'm ocd anyway but constantly obcessed with getting the allergic aveolitus. Should I sell them to someone who can house them in a separate housing?

Charlotte, 29 April 2019

Hi, I work in a pet shop and all the finches and canaries in the aviary are dying one by one everyday. I cant find an explanation why this is happening. Its mostly the zebra finches. They don't look ill at all there's about 1-3 dying everyday in the past couple of days. Can anyone help me out ??

Marissa, 14 November 2018

why is my bird picking its feathers out and making holes in the skin its a white zebra finch

Julie, 10 October 2018

I am house sitting for a friend whom has 6 zebra finches - 3 pairs - in a very small cage. ( I will insist on a larger cage when she returns) One is excessively plucking itself, and it also has huge lumps on its feet that he picks at till it bleeds. He seems to be itching?? Is there anything I can do? The vet gave ointment for scaly feet, and I have put him in his own cage, provided a little nest with nesting material, put some fruit and veg out for him as well as egg yolk (cooked), but I feel that his behaviour is more parasite like than just mating hormones because of the apparent itching. We live in a small town in South Africa and veterinarians are limited, and no one specializes in birds... any home remedies, or advice would be much appreciated. Kind regards

Gary, 9 September 2018

good advice someone who knows what they are talking about