Avian Empire

Avian Empire Avian Empire provides expert avian veterinary care, telemedicine, supplements, and education to support bird owners across NZ.
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From backyard poultry to companion parrots, we’re dedicated to helping birds thrive with trusted products, services, and advice.

Supportive Care Manual for Chickens (and other poultry!)Here’s our go-to supportive care guide, designed for chickens bu...
07/07/2025

Supportive Care Manual for Chickens (and other poultry!)

Here’s our go-to supportive care guide, designed for chickens but helpful for most poultry species.

It’s so important that as soon as you notice a bird looking unwell, you act quickly. The first step? Bring them inside, keep them warm and safe, and follow the steps in this manual.

Prompt supportive care can make all the difference — it can buy you crucial time until you can get to a vet, or in many cases, it’s enough to help them recover on their own from minor illnesses or stress.

A little care goes a long way. Save this post for when you need it!

Why don’t chickens have their own day?!Swifts have a day.Albatrosses have a day.Even pigeons get a day.But chickens?The ...
01/07/2025

Why don’t chickens have their own day?!

Swifts have a day.
Albatrosses have a day.
Even pigeons get a day.

But chickens?
The most common bird on the planet.
One of the most important animals in human history.
Loved pets, egg providers, bug hunters, composters, and companions…
No official global day of their own. Wild, right?

So we’re starting the conversation:
Let’s make World Chicken Day a thing.

A day to celebrate their quirks.
To highlight backyard flocks, rescue hens, and rare heritage breeds.
To talk about welfare, intelligence, enrichment, and care.
And maybe to finally give chickens the spotlight they’ve always deserved.

We’re proposing September 1st , thoughts?

Who’s in?

Winter Worming Reminder – Better Late Than Never! Shorter days, wetter ground, and lowered immune systems can all contri...
29/06/2025

Winter Worming Reminder – Better Late Than Never!

Shorter days, wetter ground, and lowered immune systems can all contribute to increased worm burdens over winter.

Now’s a great time to either run a Faecal Egg Count (FEC) or worm your flock preventively — especially if you haven’t done so in the past 3 months.

A FEC test helps you:
✔️ Check if worming is even needed
✔️ Avoid unnecessary treatments
✔️ Catch resistant parasites early

You can order your digital Faecal Egg Count test here:
https://www.avianempire.co.nz/products/parasite-test-fec

Whether you’re a backyarder with 3 hens or managing a small commercial, winter is a key time to stay on top of internal health.

We’re back from our holiday and telemedicine is officially up and running again! Bookings filled up fast — we’ve been fu...
28/06/2025

We’re back from our holiday and telemedicine is officially up and running again!

Bookings filled up fast — we’ve been fully booked from the moment we got home until today. But good news: we have more appointment slots open up next week (sorry to anyone who couldn't get in!).

If your bird needs a consult, now’s a great time to book ahead. Thanks for your patience while we were away!

Today we visited the WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health) head office in Paris to talk all things avian health—es...
11/06/2025

Today we visited the WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health) head office in Paris to talk all things avian health—especially how we can better protect our precious birds from HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) and other harmful viruses and diseases.

Sam and I are full of ideas (as always!) and it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with people who share our passion for global bird health.

As you can see, we certainly know how to holiday! 10/10!

— The Avian Empire Team

This week, Sam took the stage at the NZVA Conference to bring attention to a reality many vets overlook—chickens are one...
05/06/2025

This week, Sam took the stage at the NZVA Conference to bring attention to a reality many vets overlook—chickens are one of the most under-serviced companion animals in New Zealand.

His talk focused on the essential basics every vet should know when dealing with backyard poultry: from common diseases and appropriate diagnostics to pain relief, husbandry, and the very real need for better veterinary access.

Backyard chickens aren’t just livestock—they’re cherished pets for thousands of New Zealanders. It’s time they were treated that way.

Sam certainly ruffled a few feathers in the room… but sometimes that’s exactly what’s needed to spark change.

Ok! Holiday now!

We’re Taking a Break!From today we’ll be on a much-needed break for three weeks. While we’re away, telemedicine will be ...
03/06/2025

We’re Taking a Break!

From today we’ll be on a much-needed break for three weeks. While we’re away, telemedicine will be on hold and will resume once we’re back.

BUT – our online shop is still open and running as usual, thanks to our absolute legend of a friend, Nyssa, who will be making sure your orders get packed and posted while we’re away.

Now’s the perfect time to make sure your avian first aid kits are stocked and ready.

🩺 First Aid Kit Guide:
Check out our resource to make sure you’ve got the essentials:
Avian First Aid Kit for Poultry

🗺️ Need support while we’re away?
Use our Avian Health Map to find trusted bird professionals near you:
Avian Health Map

We’ll still check the inbox daily for follow-ups with existing clients.

Thanks for your understanding—and for keeping your feathered friends safe while we’re away. We’ll be back soon!

— The Avian Empire Team

🚨 Heads up — We're taking a break! 🚨Sam and I will be overseas from June 3rd to 26th, and telemedicine services will be ...
26/05/2025

🚨 Heads up — We're taking a break! 🚨

Sam and I will be overseas from June 3rd to 26th, and telemedicine services will be paused during this time so we can take a much-needed rest.

Now’s the perfect time to make sure your avian first aid kits are stocked and ready.

🩺 First Aid Kit Guide:
Check out our resource to make sure you’ve got the essentials:
Avian First Aid Kit for Poultry

🗺️ Need support while we’re away?
Use our Avian Health Map to find trusted bird professionals near you:
Avian Health Map

We’ll still check the inbox daily for follow-ups with existing clients.

Thanks for your understanding—and for keeping your feathered friends safe while we’re away. We’ll be back soon! 💚🐦

— The Avian Empire Team

Happy friday everyone! Have any pressing bird health questions for our avian vet? Drop them in the comments, and Sam wil...
23/05/2025

Happy friday everyone! Have any pressing bird health questions for our avian vet? Drop them in the comments, and Sam will answer as many of them as he can today! 🖊🩺🐦

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Avian Empire

Avian Empire offers an online telemedicine consultation service with your feathered friends in mind. This online platform was developed to assist bird owners across New Zealand access services, information and support from dedicated and professional avian specialists.

If you would like to discuss an issue regarding your birds health or wellbeing, you can email [email protected].

Once contacted, we will send you a digital form to capture your birds history. The consultation price is $55.00 NZD, this covers the consult and a follow up. Avian Empire is available 7 days a week.

- Consults can be cancelled up to 24 hrs prior to the appointment commencing.