Roundworms: These are the most common found in Budgies

 

They are passed by birds by eating birds poo that has the round worm eggs in it The Eggs can live in the ground for several months and passed onto another as longs as the conditions are moist. In these conditions are bird can consume a large No of eggs which can hatch all at the same time causing a blockage and leading to death … In dry conditions the eggs will quickly die.

This is why it is sooo important to remove the poo of the aviary floor regularly

Roundworm is the common name for Nematodes.

The most common and pathogenic nematode that inhabits budgerigar intestines is Ascaridia platyceri

These are large nematodes and with Ascaridia galli (which can also affect budgies, I think) can get up to 5-10cm long.

They inhabit the small intestine and do not migrate around the body.

Infection is by ingestion of unhatched larvae.

 

The presence of just 1 or 2 ascarids is enough to make a budgie sick and often intestinal obstruction can result. These are very pathogenic parasites in budgies and often result in disease and death

Edited August 6, 200816 yr by Sailorwolf

Roundworm is the common name for Nematodes.

The most common and pathogenic nematode that inhabits budgerigar intestines is Ascaridia platyceri

These are large nematodes and with Ascaridia galli (which can also affect budgies, I think) can get up to 5-10cm long.

They inhabit the small intestine and do not migrate around the body.

Infection is by ingestion of unhatched larvae.

 

The presence of just 1 or 2 ascarids is enough to make a budgie sick and often intestinal obstruction can result. These are very pathogenic parasites in budgies and often result in disease and death

 

 

There are quite a few products on the market for treating worms. Personally I use GT Wormer and S76.

 

The important thing to remember is to treat all of your flock before you embark upon breeding. I breed over winter so my budgies are on 'holiday' from Jan-March and this is when I treat them. A tip for beginners, don't give them any water in the day previous to treatment. Don't worry, your budgies won't die, they are desert birds and can survive quite well without a day's drink! It will, however, encourage them to sup up the treated water.

 

I've also been told that gum leaves are a natural 'cure/preventative' and adding Raspberry cordial to the water also does the trick.

It is better to give each individual a dose of wormer rather than putting it in their water. Ivermectin is not soluble in water and will settle on the bottom of the container. You also cannot ensure each bird has the required dose and some will not drink at all.

Awesom SW keep them coimg I love having Vet/s on board