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Hi all,

 

I have a budgie that has a recurring scaly mite infection. I have a product from a local pet shop that doesn't seem to be working, it will get rid of the mites for a bit but they just keep coming back. I have cleaned all the wood and cage with disinfectant. It was just a cheap little bottle because i didn't know what was the best product and just quickly went out and bought one before it got to bad.

 

What would the best product for scaly mites be and what price am i looking at paying?

 

Thanks.

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Ivomectin from vet for birds. I pay around $8.00 for a small bottle, I have 50 odd birds and that's enough for several times a year.

One drop behind head, using an eye dropper every 3 mths. is my method. It's supposed to get rid of a lot of worms e.g. air sac mites etc also scaly face mites. If you treat it, keep it isolated from others so you can keep check. If it doesn't seem to be clearing repeat about 2 weeks later.(so I was advised)

If you have other birds, that haven't been treated and they have all been caged together I'd do the lot, once even if they don't show any scale.

Other may have more advice for you.

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Hey,

Thanks for that, are you able to get this at any vet or only avian vets?

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The one I get it from is a general practice, we are a country township. A phone call to your local vet should tell you. :)

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If you look through the health section of the forum, you will find a lot of topics about scaley face and ivermectin. Here is one of the most recent ones for you: http://forums.budgiebreeders.asn.au/index.php?showtopic=32180

 

An easy source to buy Ivermectin on line.

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