The accepted name had is source in the Aboriginal ' budgery ',good and ' gar ',bird. Without exception ,any new bird brought into the home should see the veterinarian shortly after arrival. If you re not familiar with any veterinarians in the area ,you may want to seek names from the person you bought the bird from or the local pet store or the local birdbreeder society.
Some veterinarians are better equipped and more knowledggeable about birds than others.
When calling a veterinarians office,its not uncommon to be reffered to another office in the area that is better equipped to treat birds. Also the phone book will sometimes list veterinarians who specialized in birds. After the initial visit ,its recommended that your bird visit the veterinarian twice a year. Birds,unfortunately,are quite adept at hiding any outward signs of sickness. There are many things a veterinarian can do to cure the patient but they cant always do it if theyre brought dying animals.