HI there,

I think that a couple of my budgies might have scaley face

What is the treatment to get?

I have a powder called external parasite powder, which says its for all caged birds..... For fleas, mites and lice.

Do i give them this?

It says to just rub it in to their feathers

Thanks again

:hug: by the way i love the new emoticons :lol2: :chickendance:

Can you post a photo please???

Personally i don't like the powder insecticides. they get everywhere and can be irritating to the lungs. a spray is much better.

Edited October 1, 200816 yr by **Liv**

Can you please take a photo so we can advise you if it is or not

okay its 7.00 here but luckily not too dark,

Ill go and get a quick picture of them ill be back soon

thanks

I posted this morning about scaley face and the folks here helped me out deciding whether it was or not.

 

Here's the link. It has my pics in it if it helps for comparison: Rose's Scaley Face Post

HI thanks for that,

Mine look worse, man i feel bad for not seeing the roughness earlier

I only noticed the scalyness today.

:hug:

These things happen, i have a hen who got it recently, it can really sneak up on you.

You'd be better getting some ivermectin to treat it. Oil isnt always as effective on more advanced cases

 

I use Moxidectin to treat my whole flock every 12 weeks.

Edited October 1, 200816 yr by **Liv**

The only reason my mind ticked over when I noticed it was because I have had a budgie in the past who had it. On that occasion it was a fair bit worse before I noticed it and thought something was wrong, because I didn't know what scaley face looked like and thought that perhaps he had a bit of dry skin or something on his cere. It wasn't until I saw someone else's post that I realised he had scaley face. It was easy enough to clear up though. Don't panic!

heres some pics, do you know where to get the stuff from,

They are not very good but i think you get the idea.

He's not too bad, you can treat that with oil. apply to the affected areas (including feet) twice a day for about 5 days :hug:

 

Most medications are available from bird shops, vets and fodder stores

what sort of oil?are you sure theyre not too bad,i see some other peoples scaley faces in the earlier stages and then i look at mine and i think whoa thats bad, i feel so bad for not treating it earlier will they be okay if i apply the oil!!!What sort of oil1st photo and 3rd photo is oliver,2nd and 4th photo is a different bird limey.

You can use any kind of cooking oil - olive oil is great. Just (naturally) keep it out of their eyes etc. Apply with a cotton tip in a thin layer. It will smother the mites and they will die - It's a good idea to repeat in 2 weeks or so to kill any eggs that may hatch.

is conola oil okay

thankls

Yep :hug:

okay thanks alot for everyone's advice ill start tomorrow as it is very dark and i don't think id be able to see :laughter:

ill keep you updated,

thanks to every one that has helped its very much appreciated

without your guys help it could have got worse,

:hug:

Edited October 1, 200816 yr by Neat
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