Taking care of a small bird with parasites

One of the ways we make sure we’re providing the best care for our resident birds is by teaching them to care for themselves! We weigh our birds every day, as weight is one tool to ensure the health of a bird. To be able to do this, we teach our birds to perch on a scale. This video shows a Barred Owl learning how to weigh themself. Notice how on the second turn, he spends longer on the scale; we call that a success! We want the birds to be able to stay on the scale long enough to get an accurat

Birds

Birds

🦅 A bird is a warm-blooded vertebrate animal that has feathers, wings, and a beak. Birds are found all over the world and come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Some birds can fly, while others cannot. Birds are an important part of the ecosystem and play a role in pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control. ❗️ Here are some of the characteristics that define a bird: 🐦 Feathers: Birds are the only animals that have feathers. Feathers are made of keratin, the same material that makes up