I have found out that 1 of my dirds has scaley face which I am getting ivermectin tomorrow I hope .

Where do the mites come from and can I prevent them from coming back ? .

I want to make sure that all the birds in my aviary are treated and there is no chance of it coming back.

Ross

Edited August 16, 200915 yr by KAZ

Did that vet help you out Ross?

 

I am not sure you can do much to prevent it. Just be mindful and treat the birds when they first show signs by putting a drop of ivermectin on the back of their head.

Eucalyptus is meant to aid in the prevention of mites... Fresh branches and leaves. The birds bath on them/eat them and the mites prefer not to climb on them.. I beleive it's due to the eucalyptus oil???

If you treat all birds with Ivermectin at the same time and then again in 3 weeks time you should be able to erradicate the mite. It will generally then come back in on a new budgie.

I will let you know Dave how I get on at your vet as the local here wanted to see the bird first and I would say he would addminister it .

Ross