PETFAX Avian Behavior Fax Sheet

The owner(s) should fill out the following form thoroughly yet concisely. PLEASE ANSWER EACH QUESTION DIRECTLY ON THIS FORM IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. LIMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO ONE TYPEWRITTEN PAGE IF NECESSARY. Print out and fax both the completed Behavior Fax Sheet and Initial Consultation Request Form to 1-508-839-8734. If you have questions, call 1-508-887-4640.

Date: Recorder:
Name & Address of owner:
Telephone: Fax:
Name of bird: Breed:
Age of bird now: Age at which bird was acquired:
Weight:                Color: Sex:
Origin of bird:
Wild caught:                     Captive bred:                     Hand raised:
Date of last physical examination:
(Please include copies of any relevant medical records and/or blood work.)
Medical problems:
Any current medications:
Number of birds in the household:
cagemates:                   in the same area:                   in other rooms:
Food:
How long is the bird usually alone:

for ____ hours/day           for ____ days/week

Is the bird normally confined to a cage:
  1. yes ____     sometimes ____      always ____

when or why:

how long:  ____ hours/day

size of cage:  __________ x __________ x __________

equipment provided in the cage:

  1. no (please describe housing conditions):
Description of Problem Behavior:
Age when animal first began showing problem:

Frequency and Duration / Changes in Pattern / Anything that seems to trigger the behavior:

Corrections or medical therapy applied to date:

Describe a typical 24-hour day in your bird’s life:

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