EMERGENCY CHEAT SHEET

My vet is: ______________________ Number is: ___________________

Emergency Clinic: _______________________ at __________________

Criteria to determine if your bird is having an emergency:
Inability to perch	Ataxia (wobbly or can’t walk)
Any form of hemorrhage (bleeding)	Beak or Bone fracture
Severe respiratory difficulty	Vomiting
Any bird attacked by cat or ferret	Ingestion of foreign bodies
Not eating	Fluffed, depressed on cage bottom
Loose droppings or bloody droppings	Concussions

Setting up a home incubator or sick bird environment

The ideal temperature should be between 85-90 degrees. Cover ¾ of the cage with toweling.

A heating pad on low should be placed under the cage. Use soft, low perches or no perches (for

birds with fractures or are unstable). Food and water should be easily accessible. Keep things

low stress. Keep everything clean.

Name of Bird: __________________________ Species: __________________________

Approximate Age: _______________________ Sex (if known): ____________________

In case of emergency, contact: _______________________________________________

My bird’s favorite foods are: ________________________________________________

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My bird’s favorite toys are: _________________________________________________

Previous Medical Conditions: _______________________________________________

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Notes: __________________________________________________________________

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