Hi peoples.........is this a worm or just a long poop?

 

I would say worm. Its tapered at both ends and no budgie I know does poops like that one

I would say worm. Its tapered at both ends and no budgie I know does poops like that one

 

What worming solution do you use Kaz?

 

I'm using Avian Science Worm Aid... you give it in their water for 24 hours....then 14 days repeat the same dosage.

 

Are worms hard to get rid even with the worming agent.

 

This is the first time any birds that I have owned has had worms.

 

It is disappointing to say the least.

I would say worm. Its tapered at both ends and no budgie I know does poops like that one

 

What worming solution do you use Kaz?

 

I'm using Avian Science Worm Aid... you give it in their water for 24 hours....then 14 days repeat the same dosage.

 

Are worms hard to get rid even with the worming agent.

 

This is the first time any birds that I have owned has had worms.

 

It is disappointing to say the least.

I have been using Elliotts but I think they are all the same really. If a bird is visually affected I deliver the dose by crop needle straight into the crop. You see the difference in the bird the next day. I also treat the whole aviary once a month with drinkable ivermectin in the water.

Any bird that has come from a soil floor aviary or has had an open aviary that allows wild bird droppings to get in WILL have worms. Worms work on a cycle, so a repetitive treatment is best. If you have an inside budgie only once or twice initially is all you seem to need.

Edited April 19, 200718 yr by Kaz

I would say worm. Its tapered at both ends and no budgie I know does poops like that one

 

What worming solution do you use Kaz?

 

I'm using Avian Science Worm Aid... you give it in their water for 24 hours....then 14 days repeat the same dosage.

 

Are worms hard to get rid even with the worming agent.

 

This is the first time any birds that I have owned has had worms.

 

It is disappointing to say the least.

I have been using Elliotts but I think they are all the same really. If a bird is visually affected I deliver the dose by crop needle straight into the crop. You see the difference in the bird the next day. I also treat the whole aviary once a month with drinkable ivermectin in the water.

Any bird that has come from a soil floor aviary or has had an open aviary that allows wild bird droppings to get in WILL have worms. Worms work on a cycle, so a repetitive treatment is best. If you have an inside budgie only once or twice initially is all you seem to need.

 

Where do you buy the ivermectin from the stuff I've got is from the pet shop and it doesn't mention dosing the bird straight up maybe I need what your got.

Hi Paul, I use vetafarms 'wormout gel'. I know that vetafarm products are available at a lot of pet stores. I know that it works as during my birds recent treatment I checked the poops on the aviary floor and saw that I had a few small curly ones amongst the normal ones. The noise in the aviary also increased after treatment.

 

 

Feathers.

If you want an on going remody, use Aloe Vera.. It is a good all rounder..

 

But paul I would start on the worm gel. I use that as well.

I'm using Avian Science Worm Aid... you give it in their water for 24 hours....then 14 days repeat the same dosage.

That's the stuff i use too. I've never had any problems using it.

Worms! Ick!

 

My vet prescribed an Ivomee and glycerine mixture - oral drops - for Cosmo's mites (scaly face) AND wormng! 2 in 1 Sneaky cool!

 

Hope the worms wriggle out and away!

If you want an on going remody, use Aloe Vera.. It is a good all rounder..

 

 

Thanks people....for the info........Daz how would you use Aole Vera........would your buy the liquid stuff from the Chemest or just feed them the leaf or the plant.........

 

 

Worms! Ick!

 

My vet prescribed an Ivomee and glycerine mixture - oral drops - for Cosmo's mites (scaly face) AND wormng! 2 in 1 Sneaky cool!

 

Hope the worms wriggle out and away!

 

MegumiA .....How much does that treatment cost.

Um, I went in for a wing clip ( *slap!* )> It was $40 for the visit, clip and drops. The clip was quoted to cost $15, but at the visit, he spotted mites! A little extra, and I am more than happy!

Not sure if other vets would charge extra..?

 

The drops aren't too hard to get in - as long as you have their head 'secure' in your closed hand. They don't like the taste too much though methinks! eep! But it works!

 

Good luck!

Paul, dont you have the ivermectin spot on treatment already ? If so, its the same thing. But I also treat for worms separately.