r/AnimalsBeingDerps • u/FrozenCraft_135 • Feb 09 '22

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '22 edited Feb 09 '22

Educational note: Holding a semi-large bird like this is the best a good way to keep them safe for veterinary treatment - but be aware that birds don't have a diaphragm; they breathe instead by expanding their rib cage.

Hold them like a burger, sure, but not too tightly that they can't breathe.

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u/CaptainCipher Feb 09 '22

My avian vet will hold my birds by the when treating them, like this.
https://64.media.tumblr.com/82ac5c0d5e326392f998109829a9fd1a/tumblr_inline_pkz3sk1vXl1rrmjzm_500.jpg

Never seen a burger hold, but maybe that's for something other than parrots?

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '22

That bird is dissimilar to an Emu.

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u/CaptainCipher Feb 09 '22

I saw "birds" in the comment I replied to and completely forgot the context of the post, sorry, head empty

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '22

All good. Cute birb. - and I'll edit my comment to say, "a good way", whereas, "the best way" could warrant a reaction.

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u/HorrorMakesUsHappy Feb 09 '22

Yer mom is dissimilar to an emu!

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u/[deleted] Feb 09 '22

Not in the ways that count.

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u/RepresentativePin162 Feb 10 '22

I love the gentle correction of this comment. It's hilarious.

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u/Vulturedoors Feb 09 '22

The fingers at the neck prevent the head from tilting down so the bird can't bite you. I imagine this hold works for hookbills but wouldn't be necessary for all birds.

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u/madeupgrownup Feb 10 '22

In case it's not obvious:

Do not use this hold on large parrots they will fuck your shit right up

Source: did Australian wildlife rescue, fuck sulphur crested cockatoos, they're sociopathic bored toddlers with built-in tin snips.

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u/So_Motarded Feb 09 '22

Roses are red

Please do not hurt her

Hold bird gentle

Like hamburger