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Precautions for Pet Bird Owners

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Q: Do I need to take any precautionary measures if I own pet chickens/birds?
A: Bird flu can be spread by wild migratory birds. Owners are advised to take precautionary measures such as keeping their birds in a bird-proof enclosure (e.g. cage, hen house or a netted area in their gardens) so that they do not come into contact with wild birds. Also, owners should not introduce birds of unknown origin to their existing pet birds.

Anyone who handles pet birds should also practice good hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly with soap after handling their pets.

Q: Do I need to wear a face mask when I handle my pet birds?
Singapore is free from bird flu. It is not necessary for you to wear a face mask.

As a general precaution, adopt hygiene practices such as washing hands thoroughly with soap after handling the birds.


Q: What should I do if my pet bird falls sick?

A: Call your veterinarian for advice. If you have more than one bird, separate the healthy birds from the sick birds if possible. The birds could be kept in enclosures (e.g. cage, hen house or a netted area in the garden) that are not adjacent to each other. As a general precaution, adopt hygiene practices such as washing hands thoroughly with soap after handling the birds.


Q: What should I do if my pet bird dies?
A: Put the dead bird into a plastic bag; tie the bag up firmly by knotting it and dispose it together with your garbage. Adopt good hygiene practices (e.g. disinfection of bird cage) and wash your hands thoroughly after disposing the dead bird.

Q: What should I do if I don’t want to keep my birds anymore?

A: Do not abandon your pet chickens/birds. You can surrender them to AVA’s Centre for Animal Welfare and Control for euthanasia. The CAWC’s hotline is: 1800-476-1600.

 
Last updated on 31 May 2006

   

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1800-4761600

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1800-3339999

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