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Post by Hezz on Aug 31, 2013 2:37:20 GMT
Thank you.
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Post by tinksmum on Sept 1, 2013 21:19:17 GMT
Thanks for extra info @corie Not that im intentionally planning to breed but was out of curiosity more than anything, hopefully that answer will be of use to others too. Thanks again ×
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Jan 31, 2014 19:57:45 GMT
maz7
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Post by maz7 on Jan 31, 2014 22:32:41 GMT
Hi I'm new to this Forum- Just one question =what is invermectin? I am in South Africa so would i get it here? At a Avian store or VET only. We have no Avian Vets in Cape Town Maz7. Is it for parasites or fungal disease?
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Jan 31, 2014 19:57:45 GMT
maz7
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Post by maz7 on Jan 31, 2014 22:36:35 GMT
What is invermectin? is it available in South Africa?
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Post by Hezz on Feb 1, 2014 1:27:39 GMT
Ivermectin is a spot-on for internal and external parasites. The only thing it isn't terribly good at eradicating is round worm, so numerous doses at intervals is needed if the bird is diagnoses with such. Where you could get it in S. Africa, you would have to find out. If you do go asking, make sure you ask about 0.1% concentration, as there are numerous concentrations that are used for livestock of differing sizes.
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Post by suesbird on Mar 5, 2015 11:39:27 GMT
Ok the oh has agreed to have another bird, the problem I have is that Jo has free range of the large through lounge, she has baths in the kitchen and goes through the hall way and lounge door with are next to one another. The conservatory is too cold but there again we do have radiators in there and the bird would come from an outdoor shed or aviary. I know you are supposed to keep them as far apart as possible and I do not want Jo to be infected, would the hall way be ok? Jo has not been in the conservatory for 3 months but I want the new bird now so that they could both go in there and fly about together.
Also what do I look for regards disease wise, I have ordered Invermectic 0.1% to be prepared.
I rang a breeder who take the chicks from the mothers at a few days old and hand feeds them with a syringe to tame them, this is making me very uncomfortable, it is not natural. Am I right to think like this?
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Post by Hezz on Mar 6, 2015 0:44:59 GMT
You are better off finding a breeder who will handle the chicks, but allow the parents to do most of the feeding. At a few days old the hen would still be feeding them crop milk to get them started, then regurgitated food, and this is where they build up their immune system, just like babies and breast milk. They aren't going to get this boost to their immune system with human interference. Do you have a spare bedroom you could set the new bird up in? If Jo goes through the hallway, she is not going to keep on going when there is another bird singing out to be met. There really shouldn't be any meetings until the four weeks are up. If not, then you might just have to bite the bullet and keep the conservatory warm enough. Bright eyes, alert, curious, smooth and clean plumage, fully feathered, no missing feet (or toes) - and don't laugh, we did have a member who didn't realize his new budgie only had one foot until he got it home. Smooth cere and beak, feet and legs. You could always take it to a vet for a health check.
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Post by suesbird on Mar 6, 2015 8:46:55 GMT
Thanks Hezz, will do the bedroom. Something about this guy when I talked to him made me really uneasy, he clipped his birds quite harshly, looking at the pictures, and he lots for sale including parrots. I get the impression he is just in it for the money. Apparently I could have a bird totally unique, most amazing colours that no one has ever seen, he also said putting 2 hens together is no problem what so ever as all budgies totally get on with one another. I think he needs to read these boards!
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Dec 31, 2018 17:24:06 GMT
kajus
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Post by kajus on Apr 22, 2019 19:36:03 GMT
Great advice! thank you.
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