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MEGA (Megabateria) Megabacteria has been spoken of a lot in the last few years. It is a diseases that may well be present in most bird rooms but will remain undetected unless it is diagnosed by a Vet. Megabacteria is an organism that lives in the intestines of an infected bird. This may be present in the aviry but only some of the birds will have problems: SOME SIGNS: The bird in the first stages show no symptoms at all, but as the infection progresses the bird will look ill, fluffed up increase in appetite. It will also start to lose a lot of its body weight., over a 12 month period, Looks like it is eating But it isn’t occasional vomiting, Poo may be enlarged and frothy with some seed or even blood in it. On examining the bird you will be able to feel the breast. Separating and treating the bird with the general antibiotics will have little success in killing off this bacteria. TREATMENT MEGABAC-S and it can be obtained from Vetafarm. MEGABAC-S comes in either capsules or in powder form and should be placed in the drinking water for 10 days As with all infections extra attention should be placed on hygiene within the aviary.

Yep Looks Albino, But Would like a closer picture of the cere to be 100% for me

NESTING VIRAL DISEASE Young birds who have developed a poor immune system – They are prone to infections and viruses. This may be passed from parents to babies – The 2 most common viral infections in young budgies are Polyomavirus and Circovius ( PBFD) Aka Beak and Feather Disease … Polyomavirus formally known as papovavirus more known as BFD ( budgie Fledging Disease) Usually affects young babies, first sign is a dead chick. Any bird that survives this from the nest is prone to developing secondary bacterial infection and develop deformed feathers – This can also look like PBFD extreme cases they may develop deformed beak and legs … PBFD This is a slow disease!, They will loose weight even thought they are eating well. Loose primary flight feathers and or tail feathers any surviving feathers may grow twisted and deformed – As they have these feather problems they are classed as RUNNERS – Seen in young chicks that are weaning or at their first molt There is NO DAMAGE TO THE BECK. As their immune system is depressed they may get a secondary infection like diarrhea or a respetory disease – They can not fight these diseases this disease is SPREAD IN ALL BODY FLUIDS SKIN DUST AND FEATHERS There is no treatment so CLEANING NEEDS SPECAIL ATTENTION – secondary infections will require antibiotics .

Psittacine Pruritic Polyfolliculosis: Formally known as short tail disease, it make the birds appear to very extremely itchy on their rump shoulder, and neck. So the bird looks like it is always preening. The bird will chew at these areas so badly that they end up causing damage to the skin – If you look close enough you can see feather follicles have more then one feather growing other areas will have twisted and deformed feathers some feathers may be twisted under the skin in a circle …

Hairworm: Lives in the intestine lining, if large No's are present they will damage the intestines causing bleeding…. Birds can’t get nutrient from their food. Hairworm is transmitted by birds by eating birds poo that has eggs in it. They can live in the ground for several months and passed onto another bird again…. ( Diagnosing this worm you will need the poo tested ).

Roundworms: These are the most common found in Budgies They are passed by birds by eating birds poo that has the round worm eggs in it The Eggs can live in the ground for several months and passed onto another as longs as the conditions are moist. In these conditions are bird can consume a large No of eggs which can hatch all at the same time causing a blockage and leading to death … In dry conditions the eggs will quickly die. This is why it is sooo important to remove the poo of the aviary floor regularly

INTESTINAL WORMS Worms cause the birds to be depressed, have weight loss and regularly have Diarrhea. If a large No of worms, build up in the intestines they can cause a blockage – leading to death. Give your birds a Worm treatment after each breeding cycle or when there is High humidity and also stress. You should make sure that your treatment/s are working by getting a poo sample tested 1 week after worming treatment.

Coccidiosis: Common signs are sudden and dramatic diarrhea, weight loss bird will look depressed and limp. This parasite lives in the lining of the birds intestines, damaging the intestine and may even cause hemorrhaging. Birds can’t take in nutrients from their feed.. Eventually leading to a long painful death of starvation … Passed onto other by eating poo that has the coccidian eggs … Poo from an affected bird can have numerous eggs which will increase the spread of this throughout the aviary. IT is very contagious. MOST COMMON CAUSE damp and wet in aviary . Coocidosis strikes fast....no prolonged illness....dead birds within a day or two. Dark poo indicates bleeding internally and it has gone too far. treat with coccivet and hospital cage for warmth...........expect a lot of dead birds if action and treatment is not taken urgently

Scaly Face: Cause by little mites: They affect the areas of birds where feathers do not grow. Early stages they start to form around the beak and on top of the cere Best treatment is Ivomec 1 drop on back of neck once a week for 3 -4 weeks or until all has cleared up – Alternatively you can use olive oil with a cotton bud, making sure to stay clear from the nostrils – While your at it give the feet a once over too Scaly face can lay dormant in birds and not be shown until they are stressed!

Parasites - . In some cases parasites can be an indication of another disease. Canker: Aka Trike, Vomiting a lot of mucus and seed ( not regurgitation), Feather on the face and head are stuck down, Bird will look ill and will soon die if left untreated. They will spend time at their food bowl Pretending to eat but they can’t swallow the seeds… This Parasite is passed from birds to others by eating food and drinking water that has been contaminated by saliva or vomit from an infected bird, Or infected parents feeding their young. This is very contagious in aviaries. Diagnose: this by an avian vet who will perform a Crop wash – Or post mortem of a dead bird. Common treatment is ronivet Prevention: All new budgies should be have a preventative treatment while in quarantine…

Budgie lover that is because she is out of breeding condition ... Fingers crossed MB, so are my legs, and even my eyes LOL

Did you see the spider!!!!

Have you got any Camomile Tea???Make a 20mls solution up and give to it warm! it is a natural aniti inflamatory!!!!Min there are Animal hospitals you can go tooMy thoughts and prayers are with you right now!

Hey they look Great, I am thinking though, how do they go in the warmer weathers -

Any disinfectant solution must be in contact with the area being disinfected for 15 to 30 minutes to be effective. Rinse and rinse again let dry in the sun

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Hey all, I am thinking about having on hand this http://www.wombaroo.com.au/first_aid_for_birds.htm But I am not sure if it is any use sounds good for JUST IN CASE. Anyone used it before ??? Thanks

Thanks HEAPS Ikon :hap: Yeah I will I have my list of questions lol already waiting for the meeting, They are soooo going to wish i never came. Then again they may be happy that a younger generation is intereste in the Hobby

Guess it had a change in heart :hap:

Thanks guys, didn't think anyone would reply as I was sooo REVED lol ... No bird shopping just trying to educate myself - I know I can't save them all Try is what I can do - But i wouldn't risk the life of many to save the life of one if that makes sense it may seem heartless But i couldn't bring home a cage full of birds with go d knows what ..... I am soo with you all on the breeder thing too That is what I am mostly ANGRY about! But hey It's none of my business It just makes me more dedicated to insure that mine are in the best health that I can give ... Thanks for listening guys XXX

Oi, I am not stupid... Just slow hahahah - I like it hahaha ... LIV WOW never knew that!!!!! Hmmmm I might give it ago!

AV - Yes birds can breath out their Mouth BUT THIS IS WHEN THEY ARE SICK

Yeah I have those nest boxes too But that was th eonly picture i could find LOL with a concave bottom Glad to hear all is well now :hap: good luck

I had a pale one too . And nope haven't heard of either of them BUT - I will have olive oil on hand incase another pops up