How to Give Medicine to a Bird Using a Dropper

Methods of administration of medication, as well as capture and restraint techniques, vary greatly depending on the size and temperament of the bird and your experience as a bird handler.

Things You'll Need

  • Work Gloves
  • Bath Towels
  • Bird Cages
  • Bird Perches
  • Veterinarian
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Instructions

    • 1

      Consult with an avian veterinarian to determine which medication technique is best - oral, injection, a gavage tube (mixing medication and food) or by adding medication to food or water.

    • 2

      Ask for a "hands-on" demonstration if you are a beginner.

    • 3

      Fill the dropper with the prescribed dose of medication and place it within easy reach.

    • 4

      Capture the bird and hold it gently in your hand or wrapped in a towel, head exposed and tilted upward, allowing access to the mouth.

    • 5

      Restrain wings and legs in your grasp to prevent injury or escape.

    • 6

      Place dropper at corner of mouth and slowly dispense medication by squeezing the dropper bulb and allow the medication to trickle between the upper and lower beak into the back of the mouth.