I found this link on a new forum I've joined, ignore the name as I think it pertains to all avian species.

 

http://www.finchsociety.org/cfa/worms/worms.htm

What a well written article Karen. Please read this article everyone, and remember to worm all your pets, your kids and YOURSELVES

What a well written article Karen. Please read this article everyone, and remember to worm all your pets, your kids and YOURSELVES

i dont think you can even get worming treatments for humans in UK without seeing a doctor and getting a prescription?

 

BUT first a warning. All wormers are poisons and most are not specifically designed for use in birds. I am NOT a vet but vets and knowledgeable aviculturists have recommended the majority of the products that I will mention. In plain terms USER BEWARE!! Some species are VERY sensitive to certain wormers-especially the Parrotfinches, Jacarinis and Red-headed Pytilias.

Personally I will only worm finches for one other breeder who fully appreciates the risks involved. That is how serious worming can be.

 

I can see the need to do this in aviaries but for a bird that lives its life indoors I don't think it's really worth it. It can be really harmful to attempt to treat a problem that isn't there. Surely a parasite would show up in fecal tests so that you'd know whether or not the bird needs to be treated to begin with?

mine were wormed at their well bird check-ups, but thats it.

I worm every three months. But I think I'll check when the last time was.

Pixie, you should be able to just buy people worming stuff over the counter at the chemist. Kids have to be wormed frequently (and therefore the whole family) so it should be readily available.

 

From memory the aloe vera juice recipe that was on the main page of this site is a wormer as well? Adam is that right?

My aviary birds havent been wormed for a little while because a hen has been nesting. When will it be safe for me to reworm them? after reading that article, it makes me want to run out and do it right now yuck yuck yuck yuck

Cheers :beer:

Una

Depends on what you use. It should say on the container how young you can use their product. Otherwise I would wait til they are at least 3 months old. Do't forget to do your whole family too - would hate the birds to catch something from you Una :(Laughing out loud):

heheee Apples a sure candidate to get them from me (Laughing out loud)

The Wormer i have at the moment (and never used) is called Worm-Rid Broad spectrum wormer for Ornamental Cage Birds.. some chicky in a pet shop sold it too me.. The stoopid bottle doesnt tell me what ages its safe for : .. Sigh so I guess ill have to wait a few more months yet

Try emailing the company Una

Try emailing the company Una

hahaaa now theres a plan.. why on earth didnt i think of that Must be the worms getting to me :hap:

I would throw it out. Anyone who calls birds "ornamental" obviously knows very little about them.

 

Definitions of ornamental on the Web:

• any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
  
• cosmetic: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
  http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
  
• serving the purpose of decoration or beauty rather than usefulness
  http://www.kentuckyawake.org/templates/glossary/
  

I know you already knew what it meant, I'm just pointing out how infuriating it is to me for someone call birds ornamental. I don't even like the term "cage birds." :hap:

 

On a less angry note, I'd call a vet to ask for worming medication so that you can get the right medication and the proper dosage.

Yeah terri i think i will do that, since ive got a little wait before the bubs get big enough so its safe to do.. I dont think the vet comes to town again untill the middle of Febuary, ill try and get an appointment then..

Cheers :beer:

Una

Sounds good. Better than taking chances with the weird stuff sold to you by the crazy pet store girl.

I had been thinking this myself, I think thats why i haven't used it yet.. It just didn't feel right, Besides i wouldn't give my children something i wasn't sure on so i'm not going to risk it with my feathered kids

the only ones ive seen over the counter are for threadworms, which do not come from animals, they are human specific. they are not harmful either, just a pain - like headlice.

 

ive not seen any treatments available for different types of worms.

I'm pretty sure the ones we get here are for 3 or 4 types of worms

yeah, i just looked it up and threadworm treatment is the only one available over the counter in the UK. you are advised to see your doctor if you are concerned about different types of worm, like roundworm or tapeworm because treating these worms can cause additional complications and the severity of the infection needs to be detemined first.

Edited December 31, 200519 yr by pixie25