Oct 7, 2011 16:29:59 GMT
MattJ
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Post by MattJ on Oct 26, 2011 23:46:19 GMT
I am having a problem with my female budgie, she is almost 2. She has what looks like a nervous habit of picking at her one foot, the foot is not swollen, red, scaly but it causes her to have a substance that looks like chalk. I do not know how to stop her from doing this. Any suggestions (Originally asked here, I reposted on health to get it a more focused response)
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Oct 7, 2011 16:29:59 GMT
MattJ
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Post by MattJ on Oct 26, 2011 23:49:53 GMT
I'll let someone more experience weigh in on the first aid part of the question ... In terms of general foot health, if you have sand perch covers on they should be remove. Any plastic perches should be replaced with some natural woods ones. For more details on them check Barrie's great post here budgerigarsforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=talk&thread=492&page=1#5513Also get sand sheets arent good for the feet, newspaper is better and cheeper
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Post by stace on Oct 27, 2011 0:00:12 GMT
Is it possible to put a close up picture up?
This could be scaly face caused by a type of mite. It affects the beak and the feet, making them look white, chalky and crusty.
If this is what it is, it is easily treated with Ivermectin 0.1% - depending on what country you are in you can either purchase online, or from a vet.
While it is treatable, it is also contagious. If you have other birds you'll need to treat them ALL at the same time.
Also, give all your perches and cage a really good clean out.
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 27, 2011 5:55:01 GMT
I suggest you follow the advice from both Matt and Stace, i do believe it may be a burrowing mite problem
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Oct 9, 2011 13:51:29 GMT
11panos04
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Post by 11panos04 on Oct 27, 2011 6:52:56 GMT
From what i read,it must be caused by mites which are called,if i translate it right to english,acarea of psoriosis.They get between toes' columns,feeding from their flesh.The foot gets a very unhealthy look,the bird scratches its own foot,trying to get them out,but of course it s impossible,resulting to bleeding.
There are some ointments you could use,such as Epithol or Pomada from Tabernil.Or you could use an old breeder s trick.Take some petroleum jelly,mix it with two drops of liquid betadine 10% and gently with your fingers,put some on both of the legs,making sure it covers all of them,but don t put too much,just enough to cover every point of the feet.Do this once a day,before the night,so they re calmed and stationary.Don t clear it off the next day,it will dry on its own.Do this for at least 6-7 days and then you ll tell us again bout it s development.In the meantime,put every perch or food pot which have standing perches in hot water with chlorine and leave them in there for about half an hour.Then wash them well with clear water,let them dry and then put them again on the cage.Hope i helped you!!!
Thank you
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 27, 2011 7:08:23 GMT
From what i read,it must be caused by mites which are called,if i translate it right to english,acarea of psoriosis.They get between toes' columns,feeding from their flesh.The foot gets a very unhealthy look,the bird scratches its own foot,trying to get them out,but of course it s impossible,resulting to bleeding. There are some ointments you could use,such as Epithol or Pomada from Tabernil.Or you could use an old breeder s trick.Take some petroleum jelly,mix it with two drops of liquid betadine 10% and gently with your fingers,put some on both of the legs,making sure it covers all of them,but don t put too much,just enough to cover every point of the feet.Do this once a day,before the night,so they re calmed and stationary.Don t clear it off the next day,it will dry on its own.Do this for at least 6-7 days and then you ll tell us again bout it s development.In the meantime,put every perch or food pot which have standing perches in hot water with chlorine and leave them in there for about half an hour.Then wash them well with clear water,let them dry and then put them again on the cage.Hope i helped you!!! Thank you A super post Panos
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Oct 27, 2011 7:40:57 GMT
From what i read,it must be caused by mites which are called,if i translate it right to english,acarea of psoriosis.They get between toes' columns,feeding from their flesh.The foot gets a very unhealthy look,the bird scratches its own foot,trying to get them out,but of course it s impossible,resulting to bleeding. There are some ointments you could use,such as Epithol or Pomada from Tabernil.Or you could use an old breeder s trick.Take some petroleum jelly,mix it with two drops of liquid betadine 10% and gently with your fingers,put some on both of the legs,making sure it covers all of them,but don t put too much,just enough to cover every point of the feet.Do this once a day,before the night,so they re calmed and stationary.Don t clear it off the next day,it will dry on its own.Do this for at least 6-7 days and then you ll tell us again bout it s development.In the meantime,put every perch or food pot which have standing perches in hot water with chlorine and leave them in there for about half an hour.Then wash them well with clear water,let them dry and then put them again on the cage.Hope i helped you!!! Thank you Great info Panos. Thanks for sharing
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Oct 9, 2011 13:51:29 GMT
11panos04
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Post by 11panos04 on Oct 27, 2011 12:11:48 GMT
I learnt it from a canaries breeder in Athens,who also learnt it from other older breeders and so on,from generation to generation.Epithol and Pomada are good,but pretty expensive.I bought pomada once,and when i opened it,i squeezed and squeezed a lot before a few drops dropped on my finger.It was full of air.I believe i gave so much money to buy so little.
The acarea will stop and finally drop from their hideouts on the foot when they die from luck of air.That s what petroleum jelly does,closes every opening,and the two drops of betadine are just in case there was an inflamation caused by the scratching of the bird.
If you clean the perches,lets say,once per month,the air in the room is renewed and you clean the cages often,you ll probably never have that problem.
I forgot to mention that birds are helped very much if you use those cylinder shaped wood perches.They re much better that plastic ones,you can also clean them with water and chlorine,and generally help their feet be in a good shape.
Thank you
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Post by Hezz on Oct 28, 2011 1:07:32 GMT
These old-time cures should be stored together in a safe place so that they aren't lost. Great stuff, Panos! Most people will easily be able to get hold of pet. jelly and betadine, at a pinch whereas the more advanced treatments may not be easily accessable.
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