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Post by Hezz on Jun 29, 2014 7:21:48 GMT
Being as it is the end of June, beginning of July, or EOFY  , this is a reminder for all those who spot their birds for mites evry six months. I have been a good girl and did all mine today .......... so impressed I remembered!! High-five to me!  So thought it worth putting a reminder out there for those who may have forgotten. Hop to it! |
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Post by ffiscool on Jun 29, 2014 18:41:56 GMT
well done! I havent done Bailey again since I did after the vets, ages back.. not sure it was even mites then... is it as necesary if you only have the 1 indoors?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2014 19:17:21 GMT
I haven't done mine, ffiscool. He's never had mites even though he goes into the garden, but then he's not on the grass. I think it's just a precaution because prevention is better than cure.
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Post by suesbird on Jun 29, 2014 21:36:45 GMT
Do you have to do them even if they don't go outside?
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Post by Hezz on Jul 1, 2014 1:24:06 GMT
It is more important for aviary/outdoor birds than the one or two indoor birds, but having said that it is a good idea to worm any new birds brought into the flock.  Also it is not just for external parasites; budgies do get internal parasites (worms) as well. We had a member lose a new budgie to worms a while back, unfortunately. |
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Post by suesbird on Jul 1, 2014 10:12:32 GMT
Thank you, totally new to this, what do I do and buy? sorry to trouble you
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Post by JennyB on Jul 1, 2014 21:39:52 GMT
Me too. What do you mean when you say "spot"? Give them a treatment? I have two 4 month olds that are indoor birds. I would rather go for prevention is better than cure though.
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Post by Hezz on Jul 2, 2014 0:22:17 GMT
Ivermectin 0.1% is the recommended treatment for scaly mites, and will also treat internal parasites as well. I hav stolen this image from BB's post in this section ........ thanks BB.  The brand you find might be different, just be sure the concentration is the same:  |
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Post by suesbird on Jul 2, 2014 7:48:55 GMT
Thank you
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, this is a reminder for all those who spot their birds for mites evry six months. I have been a good girl and did all mine today .......... so impressed I remembered!! High-five to me! 
So thought it worth putting a reminder out there for those who may have forgotten. Hop to it! 
Also it is not just for external parasites; budgies do get internal parasites (worms) as well. We had a member lose a new budgie to worms a while back, unfortunately.
The brand you find might be different, just be sure the concentration is the same: