I never knew about air sack mites and the new budgie I got is quite..and breathing heavy sometimes. Are Air Sac mite sthe same as Scaley Face? Could they kill a bird?

It is different then the type of mite that causes scaley beak and yes it will kill the bird

 

Here is an excellent article on these types of mites Airsac Mites

 

This is the most important part of the article "Treatment of an infection with air sac mites on one's own account is not possible; the diseased bird will die if it is not taken to a vet."

 

So Joey I would advise as I did in the other post when you asked.

 

1. Take the bird back

2. if you want to keep the bird take to the avian vet ASAP to get treated

Edited June 28, 200718 yr by Elly

I wouldn't worry about Air Sac mites they are not common in budgerigars but Breathing disorder are. A trip to the vet might be in order.