sunnybirds2
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I have two sun conures that are both four years old and I love them to death. I bought them from a breeder and raised them since before they were even weaned. Within the four years I've had them they have never been ill and have always been little trouble makers! Now here's the thing, I have never taken them to a vet to see if they are really healthy. I do know that birds can carry diseases and bacteria that can be harmful to humans especially those with respiratory problems. Two people in my house have serious respiratory problems LONG before I ever got the birds. Are there any diseases and bacteria I should really be concerned about even though no ones ever been ill from them? The birds have always been healthy and I'm always with them and nothing has ever happened to me or my family members. I guess after four years of other family members telling me birds are dirty and disease filled creatures I've finally become paranoid.
I haven't taken them to an avian vet because they are a rip where I live and I don't want to take them unless it is absolutely necessary. I know I'm probably not the best owner for not taking them anyways but I really do love them and want to learn as much as possible about what I should look out for and the proper safety precautions I should take to reduce the chance of contracting infections. Anyone with tips on the BEST way to disinfect their cage and toys please let me know! If it's not already obvious I had no prior experience with birds before I got my conures and I do not regret it.![Orange :orange: :orange:](/img/parrotsmilie/orange.gif)
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I haven't taken them to an avian vet because they are a rip where I live and I don't want to take them unless it is absolutely necessary. I know I'm probably not the best owner for not taking them anyways but I really do love them and want to learn as much as possible about what I should look out for and the proper safety precautions I should take to reduce the chance of contracting infections. Anyone with tips on the BEST way to disinfect their cage and toys please let me know! If it's not already obvious I had no prior experience with birds before I got my conures and I do not regret it.
![Orange :orange: :orange:](/img/parrotsmilie/orange.gif)
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