Hopefully, you will never need to use the supplies contained in your first aid kit, but it is nice to know that you have one to hand if the need ever arises.It should contain a few simple things that will be useful should your bird become injured.


These are the basic minimum items that should be at hand in case of an emergency:
1. A substance to stop bleeding (Cornflour is good for this, however there are proprietary brands available in all good pet shops.)
2. A bird safe disinfectant (Such as Avisafe)
3. Cotton wool balls or cotton buds.
4. Tweezers and sharp scissors
5. Savlon cream (The ONLY human medication that can safely be used on a bird)
6. A soft, dark, non striped towel, for restraining an injured bird. (A light, striped towel would represent a preditor to the bird.)
7. De-stressant / Shock medication
8. Probiotics / White cell support / Electorlytes
9. Heat source (Heat lamp to help with shock.)
10. Pen light
11. Bandage material (½ Inch masking tape or micro-pore tape.)
12. Nail clippers
13. Eye dropper (This must be well cleansed if it has been used for other purposes!)
14. Important Telephone numbers (i.e. Vets, Taxi companies)
15. A suitable sized bird carrier (Even if your bird is trained to travel on your shoulder, a carrier should be available incase the bird is physically injured or in shock!)

written by Tracy Craig