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Iron Storage Disease in Birds

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Iron is needed by the body to manufacture hemoglobin for the blood to carry oxygen. But it important to have a balance. Too little iron in the diet and the bird could suffer from anemia, too much and it can develop iron storage disease — storing it first in the liver, then the lungs, heart and other main organs. Damage to these organs can be fatal to the bird.

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January 20, 2010 No Comments

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