Bird Care & Health

Keep your feathered friend in tip top health with our range of bird medicine and supplements. At Petbarn you will find everything you need to support your bird's health. We stock a range of products to help control mites and lice for all caged birds and ward off harmful parasites to keep your bird chirpy and safe. We also stock wormer solutions specially formulated to treat threadworms, caecal worm, roundworms, gapeworm, gizzard worm and tapeworm in all cage birds.

Petbarn also stocks a number of solutions to ensure your bird is getting a healthy dose of calcium. This includes cuttlebones that provide a natural, inexpensive source of calcium carbonate along with a number of additional trace minerals that are necessary to your pets health and well-being. Not only do these kinds of snacks keep your bird healthy, but they're also an interesting treat they will love!

To keep your favourite pet happy and healthy, explore our range of bird medicine and supplements on the Petbarn website. What's more, you can buy now and pay later with Afterpay and Zippay online.

For tips and advice on caring for birds, read our bird articles on PetSpot.

Bird Health FAQ

What worming schedule should I follow for indoor versus outdoor birds?

Indoor birds generally require worming every 6–12 months, depending on exposure risk. Free-flight or aviary birds should follow a 3–6 month schedule, as they have more contact with wild bird droppings.

What are the early warning signs of illness in pet birds?

Watch for subtle changes such as:

Fluffed or ruffled feathers for prolonged periods
Reduced appetite or water intake
Lethargy, reluctance to perch or climbb
Abnormal droppings in colour, consistency or frequency
Sneezing, wheezing or nasal discharge

If you notice any of these signs in your bird, contact your veterinarian.

How often should I clean my bird’s cage and change its water?

Every day, you should refill food and water bowls with fresh supplies and remove any visible droppings from perches and tray liners. Once a week, remove and disinfect perches, toys and cage liners using bird-safe cleaners and wipe down cage bars, grate and base with warm soapy water. Monthly, perform a deep clean of the entire enclosure, including soak-and-scrub of all removable parts.

How do I prevent, identify and treat mites, lice and other external parasites?

Preventative measures include regular cage hygiene, fresh perches and quarantining new birds for 30 days.

Check your bird's vent, under wings and around the face for:

Tiny white or red spots
Excessive preening or feather loss
Visible debris around feathers

Treat infestations with avian-safe mite sprays, powders or liquid treatments available at Petbarn. Follow label directions closely and repeat treatments as recommended.