Budgerigar Quarantine Program

 

The following list outlines the steps that should be taken to safely and effectively

quarantine new arrivals to protect your existing flock from potential infection. Most

steps can be applied to any species. The main difference is in the size of the

quarantine cages used.

 

Bird Quarantine Program

 

Bird Treatments

1. External Parasites (Lice and Mites)

Spray thoroughly with A.I.L. before putting in quarantine cage.

 

2. Internal Parasites (Worms)

Treat with Wormout Gel on day one of quarantine

- CROP NEEDLE DOSE:

Fill a 1mL syringe with Wormout Gel and deliver. Administer 0.05mL per 100g body weight, once.

Repeat every three months.

- IN WATER:

All aviary birds add one mL to 80mL of drinking water, for two days. Pigeons - use only half the

dose by adding one mL to 160mL of drinking water. Treat birds for 2 days. Remove all other water

supply. Each pump delivers 2mLs. Aviaries should be treated at least four times a year.

 

3. Protozoa (Canker/Coccidia)

- Treat Canker with Ronivet-S; mix 4g per 4L drinking water daily for 5 days

- Treat Coccidia with Coccivet; mix 1.5mL per Litre drinking water for 5 days.

 

4. Psittacosis

- Use Psittavet in water; mix 4g per 800mL of drinking water (mix fresh solution daily) daily

for 45 days.

 

5. Megabacteria

- Treat with Megabac-S; mix fresh solution daily for 10 days.

 

6. Nutrition

- Supply extra vitamins (Soluvet), minerals (Tracemin), probiotics (Probotic) and protein for

the entire quarantine period.

 

Quarantine Conditions

 

CAGES

Size

- Budgie/small parrot; Breeding cabinet (600mm x 450mm x 350mm)

- Finch/canary; Budgie breeding cabinet

- Medium/large parrot; 1200mm x 900mm x 900mm

- Cockatoo; 900mm x 900mm x 900mm.

Position

- Inside conditions; separate air space

- Outside conditions; At least 5 meters from other birds.

Preparation

- Cleaned and disinfected with Avi Safe

- Treated for insects with Avian Insect Liquidator (A.I.L.)

- Paper on bottom of cage.

 

Hygiene

- Clean cages and feed birds in quarantine AFTER normal aviary maintenance

- Wash hands with Avi Safe Scrub after attending to quarantine birds

- Be careful not to carry droppings, feathers or other waste back into existing aviary

- Wash and disinfect food and water containers with Avi Safe daily.

Observation During Quarantine What Should you look for?

The purpose of quarantine is to detect or eliminate potential problems before they can enter

your aviaries. You must observe all birds in quarantine for any signs of disease. Common signs

are;

• Prolonged inactivity

• Eye or nasal discharge

• Weight loss

• Soiled vent or diarrhoea (cages lined with paper make observation of droppings easier)

• Wheezing or gasping.

 

If any of these signs occur, keep the infected birds separate from your current stock. Contact

Vetafarm veterinarians or visit www.aussievet.com for an online consultation.

 

VETAFARM

Office Address: 3 Bye Street Wagga Wagga NSW, 2650 AUSTRALIA

Postal Address: PO BOX 5244 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 AUSTRALIA

Tel: (ISD + 61) ( 2) 69 256222 (Six lines) Fax: (02) 69 256333

Email: vetafarm@vetafarm.com.au

Edited September 17, 200618 yr by daz

Daz when Quarratining more then 1 bird is it okay to have them all in 1 cage or do they all have to be in different ones???

Thank you for this information Daz, it is good to have it all in one place.

 

A cockatoo would go mad in a cage that small - it wouldn't even be able to open it's wings. Minimum should be 2m X 2m.