Hi All,

 

Has anyone had an infestation of air sac mites in their flock?

 

Can you remember what you treated them for it?

 

I've got some Ivomectin in liquid form from Rob Marshall which says it treats worms, mites and lice but am not sure it would do the trick for air sac mites.

I don't know if Ivomicetin will treat them - I have not used that product.

 

I use Moxidectin, which is used to kill anything and everything that feeds off the birds fluids, including air sac mites. I got mine from my local bird dealer - its about $40 for 100ml

Edited July 18, 200816 yr by **Liv**

I don't know if Ivomicetin will treat them - I have not used that product.

 

I use Moxidectin, which is used to kill anything and everything that feeds off the birds fluids, including air sac mites. I got mine from my local bird dealer - its about $40 for 100ml

 

I'm in Perth too Liv.

 

Where's your local dealer?

Are you sure it is Air Sac Mites. As this isn't common in Budgies?

It could be a respirtory problem?

If you suspect it is a trip to the vet is a must!!!!!!!

I have tried to get Moidectin and couldn't get it in small amounts around here. You really have to have a 'contact' I think. I use Ivermectin to treat everything but I'm not sure about air sac mites.

I don't know if Ivomicetin will treat them - I have not used that product.

 

I use Moxidectin, which is used to kill anything and everything that feeds off the birds fluids, including air sac mites. I got mine from my local bird dealer - its about $40 for 100ml

 

I'm in Perth too Liv.

 

Where's your local dealer?

 

Sorry I am in SA.

 

If anyone has trouble getting it - PM me and i can buy some for you and post it to you :hap:

How do you know that they are Air sac mites ????

I belive, when you hold the bird up to your ear, you can hear a clicking when they breathe

Gross!! It must be uncomfortable... poor budgie! (if that's what it is)

That can also be a respirtory infection too - Air sac mites are more common in Finches and Canaries rather then in Budgies - That is why it is important if you suspect that it is infact Air sac mites to see a vet - It is even worse if infact a budgie does have it and is feeding other or young!If it is infact Air Sac Mites that clicking sound you hear May actually be too late for the bird as the noise is from complete imfestation in the lungs ......I don't mean to ruffle any feathers ( pardon the punt) But I hate hearing people treating pets and animals without Proper treatment and advice from a Vet when it comes to Life threating issuesIf it is infact Air Sac Mites that clicking sound you hear May actually be too late for the bird as the noise is from complete imfestation in the lungs ......I don't mean to ruffle any feathers ( pardon the punt) But I hate hearing people treating pets and animals without Proper treatment and advice from a Vet when it comes to Life threating issues ......... HERE IS AN ARTICLE By R C McDonald explaining Air sac Mites I just found ........

That can also be a respirtory infection too - Air sac mites are more common in Finches and Canaries rather then in Budgies - That is why it is important if you suspect that it is infact Air sac mites to see a vet - It is even worse if infact a budgie does have it and is feeding other or young!If it is infact Air Sac Mites that clicking sound you hear May actually be too late for the bird as the noise is from complete imfestation in the lungs ......I don't mean to ruffle any feathers ( pardon the punt) But I hate hearing people treating pets and animals without Proper treatment and advice from a Vet when it comes to Life threating issuesIf it is infact Air Sac Mites that clicking sound you hear May actually be too late for the bird as the noise is from complete imfestation in the lungs ......I don't mean to ruffle any feathers ( pardon the punt) But I hate hearing people treating pets and animals without Proper treatment and advice from a Vet when it comes to Life threating issues ......... HERE IS AN ARTICLE By R C McDonald explaining Air sac Mites I just found ........

 

Renee hasn't actually said anything regarding a vet trip, so we cant really assume one way or the other.

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That can also be a respirtory infection too - Air sac mites are more common in Finches and Canaries rather then in Budgies - That is why it is important if you suspect that it is infact Air sac mites to see a vet - It is even worse if infact a budgie does have it and is feeding other or young!If it is infact Air Sac Mites that clicking sound you hear May actually be too late for the bird as the noise is from complete imfestation in the lungs ......I don't mean to ruffle any feathers ( pardon the punt) But I hate hearing people treating pets and animals without Proper treatment and advice from a Vet when it comes to Life threating issuesIf it is infact Air Sac Mites that clicking sound you hear May actually be too late for the bird as the noise is from complete imfestation in the lungs ......I don't mean to ruffle any feathers ( pardon the punt) But I hate hearing people treating pets and animals without Proper treatment and advice from a Vet when it comes to Life threating issues ......... HERE IS AN ARTICLE By R C McDonald explaining Air sac Mites I just found ........

 

Renee hasn't actually said anything regarding a vet trip, so we cant really assume one way or the other.

 

As you may recall I have recently, this week, seen the vet about my yellow face grey hen who presented with lung congestion. All I was told was that that was a low level infection.

 

In this case I have been observing one of my cock birds get very 'chesty'. Today I caught him to see what was going on and found that his air sacks are inflamed and he is wheezing. So I consulted my Diseases of Budgerigar bible. I then recalled treating a few budgies for this a couple of years ago but can't remember what I used, I think it was Ivomectin, but not sure. I also keep canaries nearby and this may be the source of the infection.

 

Neat, I appreciate your concern but I am a firm believer of taking birds to the vet which present with symptoms I have not had any experience with.

 

Right now it's bucketing it down here in Perth and we are also experiencing some cold weather. I see no point in rushing to the vet when either my birds catch a chill or come down with a bout of cocci. I know those symptoms and I have the medication and experience to treat them.

Neat you brought up really good points, Renee have you taken the bird to the vet to be examined first?

Neat you brought up really good points, Renee have you taken the bird to the vet to be examined first?

 

Nope. Thank you Neat for the article on Air Sack Mites. I will treat with Ivermectin and monitor.

Fair Enough - Have you got a picture of him?????

If you are able to look into his throat , air sac mites look like tiny bits of pepper -

Fair Enough - Have you got a picture of him?????

If you are able to look into his throat , air sac mites look like tiny bits of pepper -

 

I'll have a look tomorrow. Haven't got the whole digital camera-pc-photobucket thing set up yet so ... no photos.

Today I caught him to see what was going on and found that his air sacks are inflamed and he is wheezing.

Pardon me Renee, I'm a little curious. Budgies have 9 air sacs and they are inside their bodies in various places. I was wondering how you worked out they were inflamed?

Also note the air sacs are directly related to the lungs so something that has affected the lungs first could have easily spread to the air sacs.

 

edit - I'm so tired.. accidentally put the wrong number in.

Edited July 18, 200816 yr by Chrysocome

I have seen a bird who I was told had inflamed air sacks. She was puffed up in general but most obviously around her neck, the vet originally thought it may have been fluid under the skin but when he tried to extract it with a syringe he got only air. Something along the lines of the air sacks had been filled with air but had become blocked and the air could not come out on it's own. :shrug:

Edited July 18, 200816 yr by melbournebudgies

Today I caught him to see what was going on and found that his air sacks are inflamed and he is wheezing.

Pardon me Renee, I'm a little curious. Budgies have 9 air sacs and they are inside their bodies in various places. I was wondering how you worked out they were inflamed?

Also note the air sacs are directly related to the lungs so something that has affected the lungs first could have easily spread to the air sacs.

 

edit - I'm so tired.. accidentally put the wrong number in.

Chryso i didn't know they had that many .. Good thing we have a vet here

Today I caught him to see what was going on and found that his air sacks are inflamed and he is wheezing.

Pardon me Renee, I'm a little curious. Budgies have 9 air sacs and they are inside their bodies in various places. I was wondering how you worked out they were inflamed?

Also note the air sacs are directly related to the lungs so something that has affected the lungs first could have easily spread to the air sacs.

 

edit - I'm so tired.. accidentally put the wrong number in.

 

He is so puffed up. I thought at first it was his crop but then I took another look at the budgie anatomy and realised it's his air sacs. Combined with the wheezing it all adds up.