Bird Health & Wellness — Everyday Care for Companion Birds

Keep parrots, budgies (parakeets), cockatiels, lovebirds, conures, amazons, African greys, finches and canaries feeling their best. Curated by Canine & Co for South African homes, this collection focuses on balanced nutrition, vitamins & supplements (as needed), grooming & hygiene and first-aid basics—so daily care is clear and low-stress.

What you’ll find

• Vitamins & minerals: Targeted add-ons for seed-heavy diets or moulting (follow labels).
• Calcium & iodine: Cuttlebone, mineral blocks and iodine bells to support beak, bone and thyroid health.
• Probiotics & electrolytes: Gut and hydration support for hot days, travel or recovery periods.
• Grooming & hygiene: Bath sprays, gentle cleansers, nail/perch care and safe habitat cleaners.
• Parasite care (where suitable): Species-appropriate mite/lice aids and disinfectants for perches/cages.
• Scales & tools: Perch scales, syringes and dose tools for accurate monitoring.

Pick by bird

• Budgies & Cockatiels: Pellet base with measured seed; add calcium/cuttlebone; light vitamin support if seed-heavy.
• Conures, Amazons & African Greys: Pellets ≈60–70% + veg/greens; use targeted supplements only if advised.
• Lovebirds: Pellets plus small-seed mix; offer mineral block and regular bath spray.
• Finches & Canaries: Quality seed mix + greens; egg food during moult/breeding; soluble grit only if advised.

Build a simple wellness routine

• Weigh weekly: Small changes matter; track on a perch scale at the same time of day.
• Fresh water daily: Wash bowls/bottles; consider electrolytes during heat or travel.
• Bathing: Offer a shallow bath or fine mist 2–4× weekly (species-dependent).
• Forage & move: Rotate perches, add puzzles and safe chew toys to reduce stress and feather problems.
• Sun & light: Bright, indirect daylight; use UVB for indoor-only birds if vet-recommended.

Environment & hygiene

• Clean air: No aerosols, smoke, scented candles or essential oils near birds.
• No Teflon/PTFE fumes: Avoid non-stick cookware fumes; they are highly toxic to birds.
• Perches: Mix diameters/textures; keep nails naturally worn and feet comfortable.
• Cage care: Spot-clean daily; deep-clean weekly with bird-safe disinfectant; rinse well.
• Quarantine new birds: Separate for 30 days and schedule a wellness check with an avian vet.

Safe use

• Dose by species/weight and follow product labels exactly.
• Supplements add to, not replace a balanced diet—use pellets plus fresh veg/greens as the base.
• Introduce one change at a time and monitor droppings, appetite and behaviour.

When to see an avian vet

• Fluffed posture, lethargy, breathing effort, tail-bobbing or nasal/eye discharge.
• Rapid weight loss, change in droppings, persistent vomiting or foul mouth odour.
• Overgrown beak/nails, feather loss/picking, swollen feet or sores.

Use filters to choose by species, function and price. Order bird health & wellness essentials online for fast delivery anywhere in South Africa—then keep everyday care calm, consistent and effective.