recommended check up

[kongok1]

I am new to this group and am owned by a very sweet 17 year old b/g macaw named Cosmo that we rescued. He is wonderful and we adore him. We've decided to add 2 more birds to our family-an Amazon and an African grey which have been together for 14 years. They are healthy birds and I was wondering if I should take them to the vet to get checked-bloodwork, fecals, etc.. Any info would be great! Thanks in advance.

[slic102]

I always take my new birds to the vet as soon as I get them just to be sure everything is ok. Plus, it's good for your vet to have the "normals" for your birds for future reference should one ever get ill.

[kongok1]

Thanks, I'll be making an appointment tomorrow!

[Lisa B]

yes, any new birds being brought in should have a check up....and like the other poster said, a baseline for the future.