Vet vs Home remedies

[Lessadalinar]

I understand the importance of takeing a sick or injured bird to the vet !!! Some people can't afford to run to the vet when a minor emergency arrives. Minor as in maybe just doesn't feel good at some point in the day? Birds are like your children and you want to help them and do whatever you can. I can only imagine the amount of birds that don't see a vet because of money issues, that doesn't mean people don't love their birds any less than people that can afford or go in debt to run the vet.

Focus : I am curious if anyone has come up with any unique home remedies to minor ailments. I'm not saying let your bird suffer for a week. Just something you've tried the first day you've noticed something is different. And it either worked, or you ended up takeing him/her to the vet anyway.

Does your bird like extra cuddles when he/she doesn't feel good or does he/she become "attack bird!"

Thought this would be an interesting thread to get started. I can't wait to hear what people have come up with!!!