Complete System of Care for Pet Birds

For those committed to providing the very best care for their pet birds, Dr Rob Marshall and bird trainer, Tailai O’brien have developed a daily routine tailor made for each of the many bird species kept as pets. Their Daily Routine, Weekly Routine and Annual Health Check provide a complete system of care that ensures health and happiness in your pet bird. This wholistic approach to pet bird stewardship is based on Dr Marshall's knowledge of the diet and behaviour of each bird species in the wild. It has been developed in conjunction with bird trainer Tailai O'brien to maximise your bird’s happiness and cognitive intelligence (its ability to speak in context) in the home setting. Please click here to learn more about the day to care of your pet bird.

Pet Bird Guide

Everything you need to know about the ongoing care of pet birds. From choosing the right bird for you, to providing the very best nutrition for your feathered friend. Click here to learn more!

Pet Bird Illness

Click here to learn more about the common conditions that affect pet birds and how they are treated. If you are concerned about the health of your bird, please contact us.

Pet Bird Training

In conjunction with Dr Marshall, Tailai O'brien has developed special behavioural and training techniques for pet birds. Please contact Tailai at the hospital to make a booking for your bird.

Pet Bird Boarding

Going on holidays? At Carlingford Animal Hospital we understand the needs of your much loved pet bird and will cater for these during its stay with us.

Chickens & Fowl

Backyard garden and exhibition poultry flocks are at a distinct health advantage because they run free. However, the garden does not provide everything needed to keep poultry healthy.

Gouldians & Finches

This section outlines the care, breeding, nutritional and health issues of Gouldians and other finches. Dr Marshall's "Gouldian & Finch Health Book" is now available in the clients only section.

Pigeons

Dr. Marshall's knowledge and expertise with racing, squab and fancy pigeons has been used to develop specific nutritional programmes which ensure optimal health and performance.

Parrot Breeding

There are more health problems during the breeding season than at any other time and ultimately your success at breeding depends largely upon the health of your flock.

Exhibition Budgerigars

4 million years of prolific breeding still remains in the blood (genes) of the modern day budgerigar. Dr Marshall's new book "The Budgerigar" provides detailed information on all aspects of budgerigar breeding and care.

Exhibition Canaries

It has always been a difficult challenge to successfully breed canaries to exhibition standard. This section, together with the "Canary Health Book" will provide everything you need to know to achieve success in this hobby.

Urban Wildlife

Wild birds have taken advantage of the modern day cityscape and over the past two decades, the increasing popularity of native gardens has attracted native bird species back to the cities.

Pet Shops

The process of attaining good health in the pet shop is achieved by using proven health programmes. Dr Marshall's programmes have been used in specialist bird shops with outstanding success.