Pet Bird Care Self Assessment
Know if you are taking care of your pet bird well and find ideas for improvement
Pet Bird Care Self Assessment
For budgies, lovebirds and cockatiels. Answer honestly to see how closely your care matches current avian-vet and welfare recommendations.
Your Bird
CONTEXTWhich bird do you want to assess today?
The recommendations are broadly similar for all three, with minor tweaks by species.
Food & Nutrition
FOODDoes your bird get a formulated pellet diet as at least half of the daily food?
Are fresh vegetables offered daily (e.g., leafy greens, carrot, capsicum)?
Is seed treated as a limited component or treat, not the main diet?
Do you avoid known toxic foods (avocado, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, etc.)?
Home & Environment
HOMEIs the cage large enough for full wing stretch and easy movement in all directions?
Is the cage placed away from kitchen fumes, smoke, and strong drafts?
Does your bird get supervised out-of-cage time most days of the week?
Are there multiple safe perches and toys that are rotated regularly?
Health & Veterinary Care
HEALTHHas your bird had a check-up with an avian-experienced vet in the last 12 months?
Do you monitor droppings, appetite, and behaviour daily for changes?
If your bird seems unwell, do you seek veterinary help within 24 hours?
Do you have a bird-safe first-aid kit and emergency vet contacts ready?
Heart: Behaviour & Emotional Welfare
HEARTDoes your bird get daily social interaction (talking, training, play)?
Do you provide foraging or puzzle activities for mental stimulation?
Is your bird kept with a compatible companion or given extra human time if single?
Have you noticed chronic screaming, feather-plucking, or aggression?
Safety & Hygiene
SAFETYAre cage, bowls and perches cleaned at least once a week (bowls daily)?
Is your bird protected from ceiling fans, open windows, and other obvious hazards?
Do you avoid sprays, incense, and strong chemicals near the bird?
Overall score: – / –
Result
Food
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Home
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Health
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Heart
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Safety
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