Hi:

 

I always consult this board when any of my budgies demonstrates signs of health concerns, and am very appreciative of the expertise and assistance provided me. Thank you to anyone in advance who might be able to respond to my query. I have a male budgie, Georgie, who has been itching around his vent area and attempting to scratch it with his beak. Just 10 minutes ago, I had the opportunity to view him high above me, bending over, and saw the following, which shocked me: a large area around his vent was clear of feathers - although at normal resting position this patch is hidden by surrounding feathers. The skin is a deep salmon colour, with white spots (urine?) around it. I don't know if this is normal? He has been itching at his feet as well. They are dry and scaly, although I suspect the latter is the result of a new furnace which is incredibly dry heat, as I have also suffered skin dryness from it. The only difference in the last couple of weeks has been the hanging of a circular disc to protect against harmful organisms: active ingredient paradichlorobenzine. He is an older bird, about 7 in our years. Thank you very much.

Remove immediately that stupid circular disc known as a mite protector. They send out toxic vapours and are harmful to birds and do nothing for mites.

 

He may have scaly mites which affect his feet and legs, can affect vent area as well as beak and around eyes. If so the treatment is spot on ivermectin.

Please throw away the mite protector.

Remove immediately that stupid circular disc known as a mite protector. They send out toxic vapours and are harmful to birds and do nothing for mites.

 

He may have scaly mites which affect his feet and legs, can affect vent area as well as beak and around eyes. If so the treatment is spot on ivermectin.

Please throw away the mite protector.

 

 

Hi Kaz:

 

Thank you. The disc has been removed. I will try some ivermectin as you recommended. Is it common for there to be a bare area around the vent? And is the deep orangy salmon colour of the skin I have described sound normal? I tried to photograph it, but did not have the heart, as the iphone clearly terrified him.

 

 

Remove immediately that stupid circular disc known as a mite protector. They send out toxic vapours and are harmful to birds and do nothing for mites.

 

He may have scaly mites which affect his feet and legs, can affect vent area as well as beak and around eyes. If so the treatment is spot on ivermectin.

Please throw away the mite protector.

 

that is what I was going to say

 

because the only other thing I was thinking before the mention of the feet being scaly was perhaps the start of a tumor around the vent I've never seen one Starting to form though just already formed