Corella Adelaide
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Then be warned, Corellas are naturally destructive and noisy.
99.99% of these birds sold in Australian markets are trapped from the wild, and 50-60% of them carry a severe incurable disease called ‘Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD). Irrespective of whether you are told that a bird is bred in captivity, it is improbable that it will be.
Adolescent Corellas are prone to behavioral problems; they will become noisy, aggressive, and destructive if not provided enough physical or emotional support. At sexual maturity, some individuals may develop seasonal behavioral issues such as aggression and become challenging to manage. They can develop additional issues of biting and screaming.
Common Bird Disease
Corellas are prone to several health problems that can kill them within a few months once the virus takes place. Below are some of the health issues that a corella can have genetically.
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
PBFD is caused by a circovirus that attacks the cells of the immune system and cells that produce the beak and feathers. Which essentially results in poor feather growth and feathers that don’t replace themselves when they fall out. In addition, the beak may become fragile and won’t repair itself.
The virus targets the center of the developing bird’s immune system; infected birds often become immunocompromised and die of secondary infections, either bacterial, viral, or fungal. Currently, there is no known cure for PBFD. Infected corella usually dies up to a year after showing clinical symptoms of the disease.
Feather Picking and Self-Mutilation
Feather picking not attributed to a medical cause is an obsessive-compulsive disorder in which a Corella picks at, plucks out, or chews on its feathers.
Self-mutilation is a disorder where a bird chews on its flesh, resulting in nerves and tissues being damaged. It causes increased discomfort, which may cause the bird to chew even more.
Both disorders can be caused by household stress, boredom, or sexual frustration.
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Get Your Own Baby Pet Parrots Now!
After you have read the information above and still have your mindset on a Corella, we recommend you contact DNA Solutions in Rowville, Adelaide, and obtain a PBFD test and a Psittacosis Test.
If we have convinced you that a Corella is not the right bird for you, we would love to recommend many different types of hand-reared or hand-tamed baby pet parrots.
Visit our store in Elizabeth South.
16 Wiley St, Elizabeth South SA 5112
Open Hours
Monday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Sunday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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