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Post by jellybean on Sept 16, 2014 7:32:41 GMT
For the past 4/5 days now I've seen Ben continually picking at his feet, both him and Max are going through a moult at the minute, with soft downy feathers, Max will clean his feet as all budgies do then leave them alone, but Ben always seems to be cleaning and picking his. They are both lively, poops are normal, and they are both eating well, and are lively enough, although at the moment because of the moult are sleeping and resting slightly more in the afternoon. I have included some pictures of Ben's feet and one of his beak as this morning I thought his feet looked slightly swollen. I have put some petroleum jelly on both feet just a few minutes ago after taking the pictures, to hopefully reduce the itch which seens to be bothering him.     Thanks for any help |
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Post by OP on Sept 16, 2014 8:06:35 GMT
Sorry I can't offer any help with the diagnosis, but they do not look normal to my novices eye. I Hope things are not serious and you get a more positive reply soon, as I'm sure you will.
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Post by samwiseg on Sept 16, 2014 9:33:08 GMT
I cant tell much from the pics I'm afraid but is he holding it up at all? Sometimes buds get a tiny fracture and that may have caused a bit of swelling but he may not want to rest on it that much if that is the case.
What about the soles of his feet? Are they red or swollen at all?
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Post by stace on Sept 16, 2014 9:49:58 GMT
Do they not look a bit scaly to you guys?
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Post by jellybean on Sept 16, 2014 9:55:15 GMT
I cant tell much from the pics I'm afraid but is he holding it up at all? Sometimes buds get a tiny fracture and that may have caused a bit of swelling but he may not want to rest on it that much if that is the case. What about the soles of his feet? Are they red or swollen at all? He only holds them up when biting them Samwiseg, he has been flying round this morning as he always does and is landing without any problems. The soles of his feet look perfectly normal. |
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Post by Hezz on Sept 16, 2014 9:58:40 GMT
Bear with me here, jellybean, being on the tablet, but it looks to me like he has scaly mites on his feet and legs. Same treatment applies as for beak and cere - 0.1% I ivermectin spot on ..... one drop on the base of the neck once a week for three weeks. Do both birds each time. Part the feathers and drop the drop onto their skin. Good thing you are on the ball and saw what was happening. Usually the first dose will reduce the itcbing but the follow up doses kill off the eggs that may be hidden below the skin. Good luck and God bless. |
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Post by stace on Sept 16, 2014 10:03:11 GMT
Bear with me here, jellybean, being on the tablet, but it looks to me like he has scaly mites on his feet and legs. Same treatment applies as for beak and cere - 0.1% I ivermectin spot on ..... one drop on the base of the neck once a week for three weeks. Do both birds each time. Part the feathers and drop the drop onto their skin. Good thing you are on the ball and saw what was happening. Usually the first dose will reduce the itcbing but the follow up doses kill off the eggs that may be hidden below the skin. Good luck and God bless. I think it's scaly too, Jellybean. |
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Post by jellybean on Sept 16, 2014 10:05:30 GMT
How could he have got mites Hezz? When I had him at the vet with the sore eye and to have a general health check I asked about mites and the vet reassured me he was clear.
I am meticulous in their cleanliness, the cage is cleaned every morning with F10, as well as perches.
I will order that stuff this morning.
Thanks for your help.
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Post by samwiseg on Sept 16, 2014 10:06:48 GMT
Now you come to mention it Hezz & stace I can see now that it could be scaly 10/10 for you guys  |
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Post by stace on Sept 16, 2014 10:19:27 GMT
How could he have got mites Hezz? When I had him at the vet with the sore eye and to have a general health check I asked about mites and the vet reassured me he was clear. I am meticulous in their cleanliness, the cage is cleaned every morning with F10, as well as perches. I will order that stuff this morning. Thanks for your help. Could be that your vet missed it, or it has only just shown up. It's not a cleanliness thing, so don't feel you've done something wrong. The mite can pass from bird to bird. |
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Post by jellybean on Sept 16, 2014 10:39:37 GMT
Have just ordered 0.1% Invermectin from Rob Harvey.
Thanks everyone for your help.
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Post by ffiscool on Sept 16, 2014 10:56:39 GMT
It works quickly, normally there are three drops, one per week.. I gave them to Bailey at the beginning when it was poss he had mites. although not sure how much I got on his skin, as he is not the easiest to get hold of
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Post by jellybean on Sept 16, 2014 11:02:04 GMT
Thats the hard part ffiscool, budgies can certainly wriggle  |
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Post by ffiscool on Sept 16, 2014 11:10:31 GMT
yes.. he never lets me hold him... i used to wait til he had his back to me, and grab him.. worst case scenario, am sure your vet would do it cheaply.. its just the once a week so not too bad
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Post by starlingqueen on Sept 16, 2014 11:10:42 GMT
When you pick them up put your first and second fingers either side of the head the rest round the body. Then blow the feathers on the back of the neck so they part and pop on your drops.
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