The practice has extensive experience with raptors and is one of the few veterinary facilities in the world with dedicated mews specifically built to house hospitalised birds outside. The birds are constantly monitored by CCTV. We have all the basic falconry equipment, such as blocks, leather work, hoods and food, necessary to look after your bird.

Our services range from basic health checks including coping, microchipping and worming to the full investigation of ill birds.

We fully understand the 'language of falconry' and Michael Stanford is an author of several chapters, papers and reviews relating to the management and veterinary aspects of raptors. If a bird is not flying well or not maintaining its weight we have the ability to diagnose subtle problems before the disease becomes life threatening. Invariably this will involve faecal and blood analysis carried out in our own laboratory which ensures quick and accurate results. Endoscopy is also an extremely useful procedure in this group of birds particularly as it can provide an instant diagnosis for aspergillosis. Surprisingly it is also an relatively cheap procedure.

The veterinary surgeons work with both captive flying birds in the private practice and wild raptors at the RSPCA (over 800 individual wild birds per annum). Many of the birds have orthopaedic injuries and we are extremely well equipped with specialised external fixators enabling the repair of fractures whilst not compromising the flying ability of the bird. We are also able to advise falconers on the physiotherapy protocols required to improve the speed of recovery.

We are also able to advice on the care and rehabilitation of injured raptors.

For an appointment or referral please call 01829 733777.