Avian Behaviourist | Bird Trainer
Melbourne bird trainer, Mel Vincent is one of the most well-known avian behaviourists in Australia. With many years of experience and training, she offers an unbeatable service, helping birds and their owners from all over the world.
Training
We offer training for any type of bird at any age. From a budgie to a chicken, we see them all.
Read MoreProblem Solving
So your bird bites, screams or is overly hormonal? Maybe your bird isn't tame. We can help.
Read MorePsychological Treatment
From feather plucking or self-mutilation to separation anxiety. Treatment is available.
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Our Services
In Clinic Consults
Mel is the practice manager of Bird Vet Melbourne and sees clients at the clinic, with availability at other clinics
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Not in Melbourne? Mel has clients all over the world. Great for the birds that can't travel.
Read MoreParrot School and Chicken School
Group classes are run regularly for both parrots and chickens. See events page, call or email for more details.
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Latest Posts...
Why Birds Bite
Birds bite. Understanding why birds bite, is the first step to stop biting. A close encounter with a bird’s beak at some point, is the…
What To Do If You Lose A Bird
Which Way Is The Wind Blowing? It’s not the first thing that jumps into your head, but it needs to be. A scared, frightened, exhausted…
Abusing Veterinary Staff
Sometimes working in a vet clinic can break you. It doesn’t surprise me that the veterinary industry has a higher suicide rate than any other…
How to Control Bird Hormones
Bird Hormones get blamed for a lot of undesirable behaviours in our pet birds. From biting, to regurgitating – it’s easy to shrug off unwanted…
Bird Hormonal Triggers – Misinformation that Gets Spread.
“If you touch a bird anywhere other than its head, you can trigger hormones.” We’ve all been told that at some point. Vets say it.…
Helping a Pet Bird Grieve
Do pets grieve? Animals will grieve the loss of a family member (human or animal). Studies show that most animals will show at least one…