#pet birds

[homeofhousechickens]

From Poultry DVM

"Suprelorin is a sustained release subcutaneous implant that releases slow doses of deslorelin acetate to suppress the hen's reproductive endocrine system by preventing the production of pituitary hormones. It temporarily stops hens from laying eggs.

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Stopping egg laying helps in the prevention and treatment of the following reproductive diseases in hens:

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👉 Cloacal prolapse

👉 Egg binding

👉 Egg yolk peritonitis

👉 Fatty liver disease

👉 Ovarian cancer

👉 Ovarian cysts

👉 Oviduct impaction

👉 Salpingitis

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The product was originally created in Australia for use in dogs and has been available in Australia and New Zealand since 2007 and the European Union since 2008.

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In the USA, this product is sold only for use in ferrets for treatment of Adrenal disease. It is used off-label in birds and illegal in chickens, ducks and other poultry since the FDA considers them "food animals"

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The implant comes pre-loaded in an insertion device and administered while the bird is sedated or under anesthesia. The duration of effectiveness ranges from 4 to 6 months depending on the size of the implant (4.7 mg or 9.4 mg) and the particular bird."

(Yes it is illegal to use this implant in a food animal. If it's a pet chicken a lot of vets will prescribe it to your bird anyway. This is because you don't want to use hormones with potentially food producing animals despite the implant stopping egg laying.)

My leghorns have used these for years and it definitely lengthened their lifespan. Unfortunately they can stop functioning with chronic use but it can still save your birds life or lengthen their lifespan for a few years.

[floof9000]

This is the cutest fucking thing I’ve ever seen in my life

[adora-birds]

socialisation for the little guys

[birdhism]

Things to consider before bringing a bird into your family. The bigger the bird, the worse-off the damage, but keep in mind, even budgies can break skin. Bird Care Info

[harkthorn]

'Tori and one of his successful attempts at harassing Steve into preening him

He never returns the favour, ever

[albiraven]

My pigeon's growth. Day 12.

[the-cytherean]

When you coo-ordinate outfits with the bestie.

[barefootbaltimore]

I have a mini Gavle Goat and I've been saving him to burn when his giant cousin also burns but....I guess I just stuff him with seeds and give him to the birds?

[imaburdbitch]

In his free time Mango enjoys breaking OSHA guidelines, being hand fed peas and passing judgment on mortal souls!

He's a sweetheart!

[sleepy-sluggo]

Comfy

[homeofhousechickens]

Animal, whose life is so difficult and hard because I don't spend my entire day petting her

[floof9000]

To be a pigeon is to be a shape

[witchcraft-exotics]

Poor Silk has been going through a bad molt

[adora-birds]

what a sweet guy

[a-dinosaur-a-day]

this poll brought to you buy my cockatiels performing air shows in my house every day like clockwork