Mar 20, 2015 18:53:15 GMT
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Post by rae on Mar 23, 2015 18:32:09 GMT
I've read the debates over garlic, but I was wondering if anyone has information on if the garlic being in the food aids in deterring mites. My budgie doesn't seem to like garlic, but I mixed a small amount in his seed in case he inadvertently ingests some. I can't find anything on the effects of just having garlic in the cage.
The amount I put in may not even be enough to act in that way. I didn't want to pose a threat to his health by having a lot in his food.
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Post by Hezz on Mar 24, 2015 1:24:35 GMT
Garlic is something they need to get used to, I feel. It's not something they take to just because it is good for them. If you can get him eating it, it cannot do any harm, but how good it is ........ only a budgie would know, and they aren't telling.  |
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Post by samwiseg on Mar 24, 2015 10:32:09 GMT
I too have heard that garlic powder (WITHOUT SALT) is recommended for budgies and other birds to help prevent the attack of mites. Breeders often mix it in with the budgies food as well but as Hezz said they do have to get used to it |
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Post by OP on Mar 24, 2015 12:24:52 GMT
I would have thought garlic would keep anything away.
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Post by starlingqueen on Mar 24, 2015 12:28:46 GMT
I would have thought garlic would keep anything away. I eat a lot of it and I don't have mites. Don't have much of a social life any more either.  |
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Post by starlingqueen on Mar 24, 2015 12:33:31 GMT
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Post by rae on Mar 24, 2015 14:11:32 GMT
This is just a single budgie in an apartment. Would dia earth still help with an inside cage? We've used it do our cats and fleas before.
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Post by starlingqueen on Mar 24, 2015 15:32:33 GMT
In my opinion It's unlikely that he will get mites. And if he does you can easily treat them. I have an indoor aviary with 10 birds plus 5 other birds, 2 of which I've had for 15+ years, and none of them have ever had mites. Wash all food and branches you get from the garden with F10 and you shouldn't have any problems.
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Post by rae on Mar 24, 2015 16:20:37 GMT
Thank you. I'm sure he won't get them after we get him checked this first time. He has a vet appointment tomorrow because even though the store says he is fine I don't think they saw what I did. If the vet says he is fine then I will stop worrying. His entire cage and toys will be disinfected before he goes back in.
If he has some scaly mites it's not very far along. I've noticed a crusty spot where cere meets beak on one side with what looks like wondering grooves from the crusty spot. And tiny tiny holes around his feet. It isn't major or causing issues right now, but I need peace of mind by having him checked and treated.
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