I think Lumina has Scaly face, I was told by a few forum members she did, but my main problem is I can't take her to the vet as I dont have enough money so I was wondering is the a name of a treatment I can buy?

And then my second problem is acually treating it she is not tame and bites HARD so what can I do?

 

Hope you can help

ivermectin would be your best treatment. perhaps ring your local budgie club and ask them if there are any breeders in your area. they should be able to help you with treatment.

ivermectin would be your best treatment. perhaps ring your local budgie club and ask them if there are any breeders in your area. they should be able to help you with treatment.

 

 

okay but im only 14 will they tell me?

ivermectin would be your best treatment. perhaps ring your local budgie club and ask them if there are any breeders in your area. they should be able to help you with treatment.

 

 

okay but im only 14 will they tell me?

 

Most breeders will be happy to help young ones. You could offer to help clean an aviary or help with feeding etc, in return for a dose of ivermectin. But i am sure there would be a breeder who would be happy just to give you a little (you only need a tiny amount)

Edited July 23, 200817 yr by **Liv**

ivermectin would be your best treatment. perhaps ring your local budgie club and ask them if there are any breeders in your area. they should be able to help you with treatment.

 

 

okay but im only 14 will they tell me?

 

Most breeders will be happy to help young ones. You could offer to help clean an aviary or help with feeding etc, in return for a dose of ivermectin. But i am sure there would be a breeder who would be happy just to give you a little (you only need a tiny amount)

so what i'de do is take her up to the avery and ask what they can do to treat it?

then what?

Just ring your local budgie club (google "budgie clubs in England" for example) and say you are looking for some ivermectin as you have a pet budgie with scaley face and you were wondering if there was anyone in your local area who can help you out

 

ivermectin is just a spot on treatment where they pop a drop in the back of the neck and its all done

Edited July 23, 200817 yr by **Liv**
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Just ring your local budgie club (google "budgie clubs in England" for example) and say you are looking for some ivermectin as you have a pet budgie with scaley face and you were wondering if there was anyone in your local area who can help you out

 

ivermectin is just a spot on treatment where they pop a drop in the back of the neck and its all done

 

 

Can it be store bought because i dont like talking to people i dont know?

You could always call your vet and ask for the trestment no need to take the bird in. I just call my vet and say that I am out could he supply me with another bottle and it cost me about $5 - $10 a bottle wil last you ages. Some feed stores / pet stores do also have it in stock so check with them if you can't find a breeder.

Thanks for all your help AV and Liv

No problem. I hope you get some

Your best bet is to take the bird to the vet to treat it as Ivermic can be leathal if given the wrong dosage!

Your best bet is to take the bird to the vet to treat it as Ivermic can be leathal if given the wrong dosage!

 

 

Really neat? How so, I have been told to use it on the back of the neck one drop. Buddy tipped a bottle over myself and him, I gave him a bath but have seen no ill effects. My Vet tells me I can use it once a week if I really want so as long as you get it mixed for Budgies then I see no issue. Most vets can do this or can put you in touch with a vet that can.

My Avain Vet along with Many Members here has both advise me that it can be lethal ! That is why it isn't sold in shops ( well here in NSW it isn't ) It can only be purcahsed Via Avain vets - with monitored purchases.

 

It is extrenly lethal if given incorrectly!!! That is why I advised a young member, to seek her vet help as this would be the first time using it !!

Edited July 24, 200817 yr by Neat

Very advisable as Neat has said to be cautious especially as this is a young member we are talking about. I have double dosed birds accidentally with no ill effects however. BUT there seems little point in buying a quantity to do hundreds of birds where just one is involved. The suggestion to find a breeder nearby who would be helpful and dose the bird is a good idea. Failing that, back to the cotton gloves to prevent bites and rub oil over the beak avoiding the nostrils.

If in doubt, go to the vet. Petshops are not the place for the best of advise or for selling meds.

I think you need to get onto a forum in England,there is a fair chance there is someone just around the corner,

that could help you,