We have just added a new article on the Black-Headed Yellow Siskin (Carduelis magellanica).
The article has been kindly provided by Glenn Johnson, and the fantastic photos kindly provided by Dario Sanches (check out more of his images on Flickr).
2015 Bird Care (Australia)
It’s important to keep your birds medicated throughout the year, to ensure the health of your birds for optimum breeding throughout 2015. Here is a quick monthly guide so you know when it’s time to medicate your birds for 2015. Write the dates down in your calendar now so you don’t forget!
February
End of February – A good time to start is the end of February to cleanse your birds ready for the Autumn breeding.
May
End of May – Cleanse your birds, so they can get through the Winter months.
August
End of August – Cleansing time, get them ready for the Spring breeding.
November
End of November – Before it gets too hot, worm them so they can get through the hottest part of the year. It’s better to worm and treat for coccidiosis when the temperature is less than 30 degrees C.