Night fright (cockatiel) in parrots
Other names: The bird thrashes at night
Symptoms
- Violent thrashing in the cage at night
- Broken blood feather
- Wounds
How it spreads
Not contagious.
Diagnosis
History.
Treatment
Treatment of the injuries. [Update 3] Merck (injuries): the first-aid priority is stabilizing the bird (warmth, quiet, fluids, analgesic) before any examination.
Prevention
A dim night light, partial covering, a cage away from windows and movement.
Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.