I always giggle when I watch this guy and the way he moves his hands around while he talks,almost like he forgets the birds there! The birds getting a free rollercoaster ride! Always good practical advice given by the way. 10/10
Yes he's very talented w/his hands. Qestion: I just got my two parakeets and they are very wild. The person who got the male really got a workout from him. Other still very scared too, but easier to catch. Need to take to vet as after a few weeks noticed something strange with feet. I have very low vision from surgeries so don't see well. Any suggestion how to catch them in cage without them hurting themselves against cage. Can bearly put food & water in cage w/o panicking & changing their bottoms is a nightmare no matter what with talking in soft tones to them when removing pan very slowly still they are panicky.& fly around. Try to interact as much as possible but still quite wild. Thanks really appreciate it.
I got this product in 3 days I saw results. I had 2 females nesting that got the holes in the face and growth around the eye almost blind. Follow your instructions two weeks after they look like they never where sick. New feather grew and eyes are clean no scars. Thank you for your video great product and safe money not using a vet.
Doctor, my Cockatoo has scaley face mites. I've had a terrible time with them as well, despite what many believe. After considerable research, I noticed the white flaky stuff (almost like shed snakeskin except in flakes) on my sweet companion's face and it all came together. I USED to bring in nice pecan tree branches for her to chew on, totally ignorant of the possibility of bringing in parasites! Having an, as yet undiagnosed immune problem, I now know those of us who have this can also be very susceptible to such parasites. I have found almost NOTHING across the net about this sort of thing. Thank you for the great info!
Hi Patricia, thank you for watching our video and commenting! We are glad that our video was informative! We wish you all the best with your Cockatoo's recovery!
It's been a month since this post. Heres an update + the situation: I have a budgie with a HORRIBLE case of scaly face mites. I put one drop on her a week for 2 weeks and she cleared up so damn fast. This stuff is seriously a miracle worker. Don't hesitate to buy!!!
I tried Aristopet scaly face treatment initially-rubbish,doesn't do a thing.Bought Avimec.Wow,it actually works a treat! Within just a couple of weeks,my budgie has transformed! He now looks almost normal,after having quite a severe case of scaly face.I have no hesitation in recommending Avimec.
Avimec 0.1% for budgies - within one/two time of application bird has been phenomenally recovering..remarkable for scaly face/leg mites...TQ for this produce Vetafarm
Coconut oil works too... My budgie hated me for a day after applying it to him... but he must have realised it was to help him cause after 2 days, therw was a massive difference and I feel like he's more friendly with me. More happy to hang with me now!
Hi Meeks, thank you for watching and commenting on our video! Oil has been used by bird owners for years. We found through clinical trials, that Avimec was far more efficient in killing the mites, than drowning them with oil. :)
If you apply it on the back of the neck the bird cannot reach it and eventually digest ist in its pure form, its an oily substance which is supposed to be sucked in by the birds skin not orally. That said, it is safer to put it on the neck-skin.
This vet is amazing our only avian vet is a very young very new vet and dose not have a great amount of experience it we still go with every illness that comes up because she won't get experience if ppl don't go we were so long without s bird vet ..my daughter was hoping to start vet collage this year but she didn't get the course she needed so vshe plans to wait were in Ireland so she plans to try some collages in the UK as well but fair play to her she has her heart set on equine vet work so won't let a little thing like no collage course stop her she'll keep trying till she gets one that and when she does start she'll have 8 years to do 2 different courses 4 yeats at vet nursing course to qualify for the vet tech course so if she manages all that she'll be doing great ..she was so disappointed that she didn't get the course she needed ...it had a lot to do with lockdown the collages only have a 1/4 of the normal places so as to be able to implement social distancing ..
I think I applied 3 drops on my budgie intead of 2. Would he be ok? Now I am worried. Also, I saw him preening on the feathers where I applied the drops and they were still a oily from the medicine. What happens if he ingest some?
I'm waiting for my order of avimec to arrive for the scaly mites. My parakeet has it on the feet and beak. I'm wondering if the skin on the feet will return to normal? If so, how long will it take?
Hi, I have noticed that my budgie has some red stuff underneath his lower beak. It’s like a dark red coloured patch. I was wondering if you could tell me whether it’s normal or what could be the problem. He is about 2 months old male.
Hyperkeratosis is non-pathogenic and occurs a lot in female budgerigars around breeding season. The cere will flake off and go back to normal if this is the case 😊 It may also be linked to a vitamin deficiency, so depending on the diet your bird is currently on, it may be a good idea to feed a balanced pellet and/or a vitamin and mineral supplement. If you are still unsure/worried about it, we would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian.
My parakeet had blue cere for the first 2 years I owned him. It wasn't as dark as in your picture. He now has what looks like a scar. the picture you show on the top left of the 3. Is there a treatment he needs, or is my bird a she? He does lots of wiping his beak and cere on wood in his cage and on the playground.
Sorry for such a late response. The picture I referred to was the first healthy parakeet. Since my comment in Jan. this parakeet has appeared to be a healthy female. She has lay several eggs and nursing young birds with the help of her mate. Thank you for offering assistance.
I just bought avimec and treated both of my parakeets today. My question is, should I do a deep cleaning of the cage to get rid of the rest of them? What should I clean the cage with? Thanks.
@@vetafarm I have another question to ask about these mites. How long do they survive without a host? My budgies are free to fly around the house (not now of course), but they landed everywhere and mites could get on the floor, tables, etc. I clean everything with bleach now when I'm cleaning the cage, but for the rest of the house it's quite difficult.
@@StupidLittleRedFoxThere is varying evidence/information on the survival of Air Sac Mites outside of the host, with the longest being 2 weeks. :) We would recommend disinfecting or treating anything that you can with Avian Insect Liquidator and Avicare.
I just ordered this since one of my keets got scaly face, no idea how. I should treat all my parakeets with this correct? And what is the best place to put the drops on? Should I also throw away all the perches and get new ones or boil then in hot water?
I have 2 budgies and one of them had a really crusty cere, beak and feet. It’s also going closer around his beak. Do you think this is scaly face mites and if so. Should I put 2 doses on them both for 3 weeks. They are about 7-12 months old
Hi there, thank you for your comment. It can be difficult to confirm without being able to inspect your bird. Are you able to email us some pictures so we can get a better idea of the symptoms? Our email is sales@vetafarm.com.au.
@@vetafarm I don’t think I would be able to do that although it looks quite similar to the one during the video where you spoke about a customer coming in with their bird who’s foot got swollen, my budgies face is quite similar to that with the crustyness. My budgies crustyness has also spread to the feet
and the feet look very similar to the bottom right image at minute 3:00. Also my other budgie is quite unharmed but do you still think I should put the avimec on him too. They both live in the same cage
Hi! I have 7 budgies in total. They are kept in a large spacious cage in a warm area. When I was getting my 4th budgie off a local breeder I realised there was a tiny sore/ scab like thing on the side of its beak. I assumed it was a scab from frighting with its fellow flock mates but as time passed by I realised that it had gotten worse. There are large coral/ wart like growths that are a white shade on the sides of its beak. Build up on its cere and it’s a growth that is slowly making its way down its beak. Does my description sound like scaly face???. I’ve also noticed that all 7 of my budgies tend to spend a lot of their time scratching and itching away at their chest and under their wings. I plan on purchasing avimec and hopefully it will clear these issues. I forgot to mention that the ‘infected’ budgie has some Breathing issues including tail bobbing and breathing through the mouth. I hope that you and the avimec can help me out as I have a breeding box in my large cage and I have pairs of budgies that are bonded and ready to breed. Thank you!!
Your description does sound a lot like Scaly Face Mite, however I would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian for confirmation. If it is indeed Scaly Face Mite, it should clear up quickly with treatment with Avimec.
I definitly think thats a case of mites my birds had almost the same exact issues apart from the breathing and i used to have 3 but one died from mites please get your birds treatment to prevent this wish you luck bye
hello tony, when you say possibly 6-8 weeks are you supposed to restart the treatment after the first 3 weeks if its still looking like the mites are somewhat still there or are you supposed to just wait it out? thanks in advance.
I've recently purchased Ivermectin 0.1% for treating scaly face mites on budgies and it says to apply the medicine to the back of the neck between the shoulder blades of the budgie. I was wondering if it makes any difference with this particular med to apply it to the top of the thigh like you showed in the video or it has to be to the back of the neck?
Not advisable behind the neck, as you can accidently choke the bird when holding it. I used recently and very easy to apply to the upper thigh where there are no feathers.
Can I apply one drop on the feet of the bird or it is not recommended. The bird keeps moving so it was hard to see if went into the skin because there are feathers everywhere else.
Hi there, thank you for your comment! We recommend adding the Avimec to the unfeathered part of their leg to ensure maximum absorption. I hope this helps!
I don't have any avain vets in my city. Sad. I lost my budgie once because I had no help. I don't know what is on the ceree. Should I use this medicine or not.
Hi, this is applied to any free skin, preferably somewhere behind the head or on the leg. You need to separate the feathers and apply directly to the skin.
I had my birds for over 6 years never gave them vitamin supplements in the water just got it in the food. Is there a draw back? They never get sick other than an incident with scaly face that just took care of. My cage I build it of wood and wire 8x10 ft I use to spray it but now I am not going to do that since I hear is bad for the birds and since I have the cure for the mites Im not worry about it they should be good for a year before nest application. Am I correct?
Dr. Gestier Thank you for your videeos. In regards to the Avimec Do I always apply it on the chest's or the bird's breast or I dub the Avimec with a cotton around its legs. Thank you
Does this mean I can place one drop on the back of my gouldians as you would if treating with Scatt? If so is the only difference the frequency of the treatment? Scatt is every 3 months I believe. So is Avimec every 3 weeks?
I think when I was a kid one of our parakeets had this on his cere and I kept picking it off. I didn't know what it was and I think it eventually went away. I think I need this medicine for my face and rosacea or demodex mites. I've heard so many stories of people curing their diseases with animal medicine
First of all I have two budgies one is friendly but still does not want me to hold it and the other one is terrified for me to hold him so how do I apply this Adamec on them and then what's the ingredients in this thing
Hi there, thank you for your question. The active ingredient in Avimec is Ivermectin. Avimec is designed for external use only and must be applied to an unfeathered area of skin, such as the leg. Unfortunately, this means that you must catch your bird to apply Avimec.
I found your mite treatment for Budgies (Avimec). but what do you guys have for larger birds such as Eclectus, Cockatoo or African Grey Sized Birds for e.g.? or, Would it be acceptable to use the Budgie treatment on larger parrots but scale up the dose based on the weight of the bird? I noticed the Active Ingredient is Ivermectin and this is used all over the animal world in doses based on weight.
Hi Jayson, thank you for contacting us! For general feather mites/lice we recommend using the Avian Insect Liquidator. If your bird has Scaly Face Mite, we would recommend speaking with a veterinarian for advice. The Avimec is only registered with the APVMA for use on budgerigars so unfortunately we would be unable to advise its use on any other species. :)
how does it work when the mite is on the beak area of my macaw?? he is so itchy there isnt it a better idea to apply these drops on those area?? please comment..
Hi Haluk, thank you for watching our video. Avimec works systemically, the mites burrow into the flesh and feed off the blood, Avimec travels through the blood and as the mites feed they die. We recommend placing it on the thigh as demonstrated in this video. This treatment will only treat Scaly Face Mite. If your bird has a different type of mite or a skin irritation you will need to contact your veterinarian for treatment details. :)
hello.. thank you for this info. I have a canary with scaly feet.. after treating would the dry scales come off eventually. As well, could this be used on a canaries raising a clutch?
Hi Charlene, thank you for commenting on our video! The skin can heal after having Scaly Face Mite, but this depends on the severity of the case. Yes, you can treat them when they are raising a clutch.
Hi there. My one budgie has scaley beak and legs. Im in South Africa, but dont seem to find this product. Do you have alternatives that i could search for?
Hi Madurawalage, thank you for watching our video! We don't manufacture any eye treatments as such but do manufacture some antibiotics. We would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian for diagnosis and a treatment plan!
When the scabs fall off my budgies gets really distressed and it leaves behind a big sore hole that bleeds and looks really sore is this normal for scaly beak my bird is old and I can't bear her to suffer please advice me .
What is the best medication to treat scaly face mite? We thought it was a rash at first but we looked into this video and noticed it was scaly face mite.
Yes it does. Scaly Face is not very common in larger birds like Ringnecks so I would suggest taking your bird to the vet to confirm that it has the Scaly Face mite present before treating with this medication.
+Janet Taylor Hi, they are very similar products but Scatt is only sold internationally, not in Australia. If you are treating Air Sac mites Scatt is your best choice if you are international.
+Vetafarm Appreciate your response & much needed guidance. All credit to you for taking the time to help us. & in doing so saving perhaps thousands maybe even more birds from torment & a horrific existence x
Is this suitable for Lorikeets? If so, how do I apply it without having my fingers bit off? Also, I got a little bit of the treatment on my thumb and my budgie tried to bite me in that spot, I don't think any actually got in his mouth but what are some countermeasures I can take in case he is poisoned?
Hi Moby, thank you for watching and commenting! This product is only registered for use on budgerigars, so we are unable to recommend its use on Lorikeets. It shouldn't affect your budgie but we would recommend keeping an eye on your budgerigar and if you see any strange symptoms, you should take him to a veterinarian.
Im from India and right now Avimec is not available/will take a month to arrive. But I do have Scatt. Is it a viable replacement? Also is an annual prophylaxis ok or should I only use this product when the bird is sick?
Hi there, both Scatt and Avimec were designed to treat Scaly Face Mite. As the active ingredient in Scatt (Moxidectin) only has a roughly 2 week half-life, we generally recommend only using it when your bird has Sclay Face Mite.
Hi, I have two budgies that I bought off of a local breeder and I wanted to clarify if one has scaly face mite or not. He has pale crust on the outline of his cere, and his beak has crust on and around his beak and small parts of his feet. Also the small fuzzy feathers above his cere have seemed to be falling out showing small portions of his skin above his cere. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Hi, thank you for your comment! Birds can be affected by many types of illness and parasites. It sounds like it may be Scaly Face Mite, however we would recommend taking the bird to a veterinarian for a diagnosis. :)
Hi there, thank you for your comment. You do not need to rub it in. We recommend administering to the unfeathered part of their thigh. This can be less stressful for the bird.
Hi Trina, thank you for contacting us! This is quite a safe treatment but as with all treatments, there is a level/amount at which you can begin to see toxic effects. We will need to know approximately what weight the bird is, what kind of bird it is, and the amount of Avimec that you used on it. :)
a budge normal size i did not know you were supsed to use a few drops only i was told by the pet shop to use a cotton bud and paint the stuff all over her face and then drop it on to the body so it would have been way to much from what you said at first she just went black on the body were i had done it but she seams to be making a recovery not so bad today less so. i think she will live after all but i was so worryed when she went black . i wont ever use to much again do you need to reaply at any time with this . it is the product you are speaking about alimax
Birds less than 30g body weight apply 1 drop, Birds between 30-100g body weights apply 2 drops. Repeat application weekly for three doses. Place drops on an unfeathered area of skin. Treat all birds in the aviary. Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks.
When u put the medicine on my bird will it’s crustyness on it’s beak and feet go away. And is there a possibility for mites to come back after the medicines?
Hi there, thank you for your comment. Full recovery from scaly face mite can often take up to 6 weeks. We recommend treating all birds to reduce the risk of retransmission.
Hi, thank you for commenting on our video. This means you give 1 dose per week over a 3 week period. So if you choose to give the first dose this Saturday the 6th of March, you would dose again on Saturday the 13th and Saturday the 20th of March. The third dose (on the 20th of March) would be the final dose.
Hi Fyrian, thank you for your comment! It doesn't affect the bird or the efficacy of the product whether you alternate patches or continue with the same spot - so it is completely up to you! :)
Ordered Avimec from pets megastore. Applied first dosage yesterday what are the recovery signs. Will his deformed toe heal and scales on the legs. Vetafarm please help
Hi Prasad, thank you for contacting us! You will need to repeat the application weekly for three doses, ensuring that you treat all birds in the aviary. Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks. Recovery should kill the mite, preventing the scales from getting any worse. Depending on the severity of the deformation, it may or may not correct.
Hi Yuosef, thank you for your question :) Avimec was designed to treat scaly face mite in particular. Our Avian Insect Liquidator may be suitable for you. Vetafarms Avian Insect Liquidator controls Avian lice in ornamental caged birds and their environment for up to 6 weeks.
What is the youngest age you would recommend treating budgies with Avimec I have some 6wk old Chicks and 16wk old chick that I would like to treat as they have been exposed to the rest of the avairy and some of the older birds are showing signs of scaly face again (I suspect they get it ffrom the wild finches that sit on thier cage
Vetafarm recommend not to treat before fledgling age. Avimec can be very straining on developing kidneys and livers so baby birds are not recommended to have Avimec.
@@IT-if9pw it can take up to 6 weeks for the bird to recover. However, the damage to the cere may or may not go, depending on the extent of the damage.
i have a question vetafarm birds r loosing feathers near the beak and ear area is that the mites which r doing this? neither thy r molting nor thy r plucking there feathers thy r just removing by there own. and secondly what is the difference between avimac and scatt? plx plx answer
Hello, that could possibly be a mite problem, or it could be a bacterial or yeast infection of the skin, but I recommend treating for mites first to be sure that it is not that. Avimec is an ivermectin based product were Scatt is moxidectin based.
+Vetafarm i used scatt and thank god thy have stopped loosing feathers. but my question now is should i use scatt after 21 days for treatment. kindly tell how to use for future because i m confused should i use it one dose for 21 days and then after 21 days should i use it again. thanks a lot u r awesome. awesome
You apply Scatt again at 21 days if they are still having problems, if they do not have problems, then you can just use Scatt when needed. Perhaps apply once every 6 months as a preventative and always treat new birds when they are in quarantine.
Hello, I have 2 budgies (one of them is 9 months old, the other 4 months old) I had the oldest one alone for a few days, and she wasnt sick or anything and isnt now either. I went to a pet store and bought a friend to her, a male. He is 4 months old (thats what the pet store said) and they said he was completely fine and wasnt sick at all. When I got home with him he was completely fine and I didnt notice anything weird, but today (I got him yesterday) I saw something weird on the side of his beak, he has no feathers around the beak and it looks like some white/light brown stuff around it. Theres also this brown/white looking thing under his cere. He eats and drinks and flies around the room and looks good other than that, but it really worries me. Can you help me?
Your description sounds like it could be a number of things, I would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian for confirmation. If it is Scaly Face Mite, it should clear up quickly with treatment with Avimec.
Alright. But going to the vet costs alot of money and I dont have alot right now, can I maybe send you a picture of him somewhere so you could confirm for me? And if it isnt scaly face mite, what could it be?
@@blueberryandprecio4911 sorry to hear that! If you send an email to sales@vetafarm.com.au one of our friendly staff will be able to assist you further. :)
@@vetafarm thanks for the help. Is there any way to send you pictures of my budgie.. i mean I want to make sure it is scaly mites nor not. Please if you assist
I always giggle when I watch this guy and the way he moves his hands around while he talks,almost like he forgets the birds there! The birds getting a free rollercoaster ride!
Always good practical advice given by the way. 10/10
lol yea I was worried about the little helper there in his hand
lol that's funny
Yes he's very talented w/his hands. Qestion: I just got my two parakeets and they are very wild. The person who got the male really got a workout from him. Other still very scared too, but easier to catch. Need to take to vet as after a few weeks noticed something strange with feet. I have very low vision from surgeries so don't see well. Any suggestion how to catch them in cage without them hurting themselves against cage. Can bearly put food & water in cage w/o panicking & changing their bottoms is a nightmare no matter what with talking in soft tones to them when removing pan very slowly still they are panicky.& fly around. Try to interact as much as possible but still quite wild. Thanks really appreciate it.
Poor prisoner 😆
It's awful to watch. Not necessary or kind at all.
I got this product in 3 days I saw results. I had 2 females nesting that got the holes in the face and growth around the eye almost blind. Follow your instructions two weeks after they look like they never where sick. New feather grew and eyes are clean no scars. Thank you for your video great product and safe money not using a vet.
Vets are parasites...
I think he has forgot he still has a bird in his hand .
Nathan Mawhinney 😂😂😂
That poor little bird, this guy is an idiot :(
Doctor, my Cockatoo has scaley face mites. I've had a terrible time with them as well, despite what many believe. After considerable research, I noticed the white flaky stuff (almost like shed snakeskin except in flakes) on my sweet companion's face and it all came together. I USED to bring in nice pecan tree branches for her to chew on, totally ignorant of the possibility of bringing in parasites! Having an, as yet undiagnosed immune problem, I now know those of us who have this can also be very susceptible to such parasites. I have found almost NOTHING across the net about this sort of thing. Thank you for the great info!
Hi Patricia, thank you for watching our video and commenting! We are glad that our video was informative! We wish you all the best with your Cockatoo's recovery!
Bloody legend. Cheers mate
It's been a month since this post. Heres an update + the situation: I have a budgie with a HORRIBLE case of scaly face mites. I put one drop on her a week for 2 weeks and she cleared up so damn fast. This stuff is seriously a miracle worker. Don't hesitate to buy!!!
I tried Aristopet scaly face treatment initially-rubbish,doesn't do a thing.Bought Avimec.Wow,it actually works a treat! Within just a couple of weeks,my budgie has transformed! He now looks almost normal,after having quite a severe case of scaly face.I have no hesitation in recommending Avimec.
Thank you for the fantastic feedback E P! We are glad that your budgie is looking and feeling much better!
Avimec 0.1% for budgies - within one/two time of application bird has been phenomenally recovering..remarkable for scaly face/leg mites...TQ for this produce Vetafarm
wht abt scatt bro
What a legend, great video, exactly what I needed to know, with a laugh 😂
Thank you so much your advice was right on point hugs from California our beloved bird is getting better.
Thank you! We are glad to hear that your bird is getting better Fabiola! :)
I have been using this since it came out. It's one of my favourite vetafarm products
Though, saying that, I say that about pretty much all vetafarm products. 😂
@@SHAZZZZZA that is fantastic to hear! Thank you for your great feedback! :)
@@vetafarm I only wish I knew about this channel when I worked at the pet shop! I was there for 8 years but had to leave a year ago.
Thank you very much gentleman!
Ordered it but waiting for it to arrive ....I hope my canary makes it ....
Is he okay now ?
Covid19 is killing our birds with hesitation...ship it ship it ship it
I'd love to see you do this to my Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo with one hand!
Hi, are there any alternative areas we can apply it to, like the back of the head? Im having trouble applying it above their thigh
Coconut oil works too... My budgie hated me for a day after applying it to him... but he must have realised it was to help him cause after 2 days, therw was a massive difference and I feel like he's more friendly with me. More happy to hang with me now!
Hi Meeks, thank you for watching and commenting on our video! Oil has been used by bird owners for years. We found through clinical trials, that Avimec was far more efficient in killing the mites, than drowning them with oil. :)
If you apply it on the back of the neck the bird cannot reach it and eventually digest ist in its pure form, its an oily substance which is supposed to be sucked in by the birds skin not orally. That said, it is safer to put it on the neck-skin.
Agreed, back of the neck is best for guinea pigs & birds.
This vet is amazing our only avian vet is a very young very new vet and dose not have a great amount of experience it we still go with every illness that comes up because she won't get experience if ppl don't go we were so long without s bird vet ..my daughter was hoping to start vet collage this year but she didn't get the course she needed so vshe plans to wait were in Ireland so she plans to try some collages in the UK as well but fair play to her she has her heart set on equine vet work so won't let a little thing like no collage course stop her she'll keep trying till she gets one that and when she does start she'll have 8 years to do 2 different courses 4 yeats at vet nursing course to qualify for the vet tech course so if she manages all that she'll be doing great ..she was so disappointed that she didn't get the course she needed ...it had a lot to do with lockdown the collages only have a 1/4 of the normal places so as to be able to implement social distancing ..
is ivermectis has same effect as avimec? are they same?
I think I applied 3 drops on my budgie intead of 2. Would he be ok? Now I am worried. Also, I saw him preening on the feathers where I applied the drops and they were still a oily from the medicine. What happens if he ingest some?
talking with your hand with the bird stressed me out sooo bad lol
thanks for the video you save my budgie.
Thank you for the video, can you confirm what 'once weekly for three doses' means?
Hi there, this means that you simply administer once a week, for 3 consecutive weeks.
@@vetafarm thank you so much for confirming!
I'm waiting for my order of avimec to arrive for the scaly mites. My parakeet has it on the feet and beak. I'm wondering if the skin on the feet will return to normal? If so, how long will it take?
How long it take
Hello..
Is it harmful for the bird if it preens around that area?
Hi, I have noticed that my budgie has some red stuff underneath his lower beak. It’s like a dark red coloured patch. I was wondering if you could tell me whether it’s normal or what could be the problem. He is about 2 months old male.
Love this doctor
Also does Avimec treat air sac mites?
At the same time awesome treatment is available, but people really need to seek vet expert advice before treating.
How can I treat the hyperkeratosis in my. Budggie??
Hyperkeratosis is non-pathogenic and occurs a lot in female budgerigars around breeding season. The cere will flake off and go back to normal if this is the case 😊
It may also be linked to a vitamin deficiency, so depending on the diet your bird is currently on, it may be a good idea to feed a balanced pellet and/or a vitamin and mineral supplement.
If you are still unsure/worried about it, we would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian.
If not purchased online then where can I buy it?? Please help.. I've tried to find it but no luck so far.
Is vetafarm scatt for scaly face mites too??
My parakeet had blue cere for the first 2 years I owned him. It wasn't as dark as in your picture. He now has what looks like a scar. the picture you show on the top left of the 3. Is there a treatment he needs, or is my bird a she? He does lots of wiping his beak and cere on wood in his cage and on the playground.
Sorry for such a late response. The picture I referred to was the first healthy parakeet. Since my comment in Jan. this parakeet has appeared to be a healthy female. She has lay several eggs and nursing young birds with the help of her mate. Thank you for offering assistance.
I just bought avimec and treated both of my parakeets today. My question is, should I do a deep cleaning of the cage to get rid of the rest of them? What should I clean the cage with? Thanks.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
'Job, done, people, we're *finched*' :D
Thanks Vetafarm! I know what the band is for.
Thank you for those videos. I don't know how I'm supposed to grab my budgie like you do, because it's a magic done right, but it's really helpful :D
Thank you for watching our video and commenting - we are glad it was helpful! :)
@@vetafarm I have another question to ask about these mites. How long do they survive without a host? My budgies are free to fly around the house (not now of course), but they landed everywhere and mites could get on the floor, tables, etc. I clean everything with bleach now when I'm cleaning the cage, but for the rest of the house it's quite difficult.
@@StupidLittleRedFoxThere is varying evidence/information on the survival of Air Sac Mites outside of the host, with the longest being 2 weeks. :) We would recommend disinfecting or treating anything that you can with Avian Insect Liquidator and Avicare.
@@StupidLittleRedFox My vet gave me a printout from a medical journal that said they can live without feeding for 45 days.
Cooles Video
Thank you!
Is that a real budgie or prop
I just ordered this since one of my keets got scaly face, no idea how.
I should treat all my parakeets with this correct?
And what is the best place to put the drops on?
Should I also throw away all the perches and get new ones or boil then in hot water?
Great thank you
I have 2 budgies and one of them had a really crusty cere, beak and feet. It’s also going closer around his beak. Do you think this is scaly face mites and if so. Should I put 2 doses on them both for 3 weeks. They are about 7-12 months old
Hi there, thank you for your comment. It can be difficult to confirm without being able to inspect your bird. Are you able to email us some pictures so we can get a better idea of the symptoms? Our email is sales@vetafarm.com.au.
@@vetafarm I don’t think I would be able to do that although it looks quite similar to the one during the video where you spoke about a customer coming in with their bird who’s foot got swollen, my budgies face is quite similar to that with the crustyness. My budgies crustyness has also spread to the feet
It looks pretty much exact to the one at minute 1:45
Maybe slightly less though
and the feet look very similar to the bottom right image at minute 3:00. Also my other budgie is quite unharmed but do you still think I should put the avimec on him too. They both live in the same cage
Hi! I have 7 budgies in total. They are kept in a large spacious cage in a warm area. When I was getting my 4th budgie off a local breeder I realised there was a tiny sore/ scab like thing on the side of its beak. I assumed it was a scab from frighting with its fellow flock mates but as time passed by I realised that it had gotten worse. There are large coral/ wart like growths that are a white shade on the sides of its beak. Build up on its cere and it’s a growth that is slowly making its way down its beak.
Does my description sound like scaly face???. I’ve also noticed that all 7 of my budgies tend to spend a lot of their time scratching and itching away at their chest and under their wings. I plan on purchasing avimec and hopefully it will clear these issues. I forgot to mention that the ‘infected’ budgie has some Breathing issues including tail bobbing and breathing through the mouth. I hope that you and the avimec can help me out as I have a breeding box in my large cage and I have pairs of budgies that are bonded and ready to breed. Thank you!!
Your description does sound a lot like Scaly Face Mite, however I would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian for confirmation. If it is indeed Scaly Face Mite, it should clear up quickly with treatment with Avimec.
I definitly think thats a case of mites my birds had almost the same exact issues apart from the breathing and i used to have 3 but one died from mites please get your birds treatment to prevent this wish you luck bye
hello tony, when you say possibly 6-8 weeks are you supposed to restart the treatment after the first 3 weeks if its still looking like the mites are somewhat still there or are you supposed to just wait it out? thanks in advance.
I've recently purchased Ivermectin 0.1% for treating scaly face mites on budgies and it says to apply the medicine to the back of the neck between the shoulder blades of the budgie. I was wondering if it makes any difference with this particular med to apply it to the top of the thigh like you showed in the video or it has to be to the back of the neck?
Not advisable behind the neck, as you can accidently choke the bird when holding it. I used recently and very easy to apply to the upper thigh where there are no feathers.
What does the parakeet label on the feet mean? I have that when I brought my parakeet.
Oh dear can’t add photo
Mite Treatment Spot On Anti Parasite - for cage birds
Ivermectin Drops 0.1% 10ml contains 1mg Ivermectin per ml.
What about this one Dr ?
I mean is Cure Scaly Face Mite for all kind of Mite ?
regards
Thank u sir
fantastic
Can I apply one drop on the feet of the bird or it is not recommended. The bird keeps moving so it was hard to see if went into the skin because there are feathers everywhere else.
Hi there, thank you for your comment! We recommend adding the Avimec to the unfeathered part of their leg to ensure maximum absorption. I hope this helps!
Is there any other way to contact you? So that I can show you what exactly is happening with the budgie.
I don't have any avain vets in my city. Sad. I lost my budgie once because I had no help. I don't know what is on the ceree. Should I use this medicine or not.
so do we apply this on the skin or in the affected area?
Hi, this is applied to any free skin, preferably somewhere behind the head or on the leg. You need to separate the feathers and apply directly to the skin.
I had my birds for over 6 years never gave them vitamin supplements in the water just got it in the food. Is there a draw back? They never get sick other than an incident with scaly face that just took care of. My cage I build it of wood and wire 8x10 ft I use to spray it but now I am not going to do that since I hear is bad for the birds and since I have the cure for the mites Im not worry about it they should be good for a year before nest application. Am I correct?
Dr. Gestier Thank you for your videeos. In regards to the Avimec Do I always apply it on the chest's or the bird's breast or I dub the Avimec with a cotton around its legs.
Thank you
Can this be used for air sac mites?
Does this mean I can place one drop on the back of my gouldians as you would if treating with Scatt? If so is the only difference the frequency of the treatment? Scatt is every 3 months I believe. So is Avimec every 3 weeks?
I think when I was a kid one of our parakeets had this on his cere and I kept picking it off. I didn't know what it was and I think it eventually went away. I think I need this medicine for my face and rosacea or demodex mites. I've heard so many stories of people curing their diseases with animal medicine
First of all I have two budgies one is friendly but still does not want me to hold it and the other one is terrified for me to hold him so how do I apply this Adamec on them and then what's the ingredients in this thing
Hi there, thank you for your question.
The active ingredient in Avimec is Ivermectin.
Avimec is designed for external use only and must be applied to an unfeathered area of skin, such as the leg. Unfortunately, this means that you must catch your bird to apply Avimec.
Sir,I get Ivermectin 0.08% solution what is the dosage in Budgies
I found your mite treatment for Budgies (Avimec). but what do you guys
have for larger birds such as Eclectus, Cockatoo or African Grey Sized
Birds for e.g.? or, Would it be acceptable to use the Budgie treatment
on larger parrots but scale up the dose based on the weight of the bird?
I noticed the Active Ingredient is Ivermectin and this is used all over
the animal world in doses based on weight.
Hi Jayson, thank you for contacting us! For general feather mites/lice we recommend using the Avian Insect Liquidator. If your bird has Scaly Face Mite, we would recommend speaking with a veterinarian for advice. The Avimec is only registered with the APVMA for use on budgerigars so unfortunately we would be unable to advise its use on any other species. :)
how does it work when the mite is on the beak area of my macaw?? he is so itchy there isnt it a better idea to
apply these drops on those area?? please comment..
Hi Haluk, thank you for watching our video. Avimec works systemically, the mites burrow into the flesh and feed off the blood, Avimec travels through the blood and as the mites feed they die.
We recommend placing it on the thigh as demonstrated in this video. This treatment will only treat Scaly Face Mite. If your bird has a different type of mite or a skin irritation you will need to contact your veterinarian for treatment details. :)
Hi this product used for air sac mite thanks
Hi, Avimec is only registered for use on Scaly Face Mite, not Air Sac Mite. :)
Hi, Avimec is only registered for use in treating Scaly Face Mite. Please email us at sales@vetafarm.com.au and we may be able to help you.
Omg he shakes the poor birds in his hand so much
hello.. thank you for this info. I have a canary with scaly feet.. after treating would the dry scales come off eventually. As well, could this be used on a canaries raising a clutch?
Hi Charlene, thank you for commenting on our video! The skin can heal after having Scaly Face Mite, but this depends on the severity of the case. Yes, you can treat them when they are raising a clutch.
@@vetafarm thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I do appreciate it.
@@Gehbar not a problem at all, have a wonderful weekend! :)
Hi there. My one budgie has scaley beak and legs. Im in South Africa, but dont seem to find this product. Do you have alternatives that i could search for?
Hi there, thank you for your question :) If Scatt is available to you, it will treat Sclay Face Mite as well as Air Sac Mite :)
Hi Vetafarm team, I would like to confirm...for budgies, two drops of Avimec are required yes?
Hi Sheela, thank you for commenting! For birds less than 30g body weight apply 1 drop,
for birds between 30-100g body weight apply 2 drops. :)
@Vetafarm why is Avimec no longer available on your products page?
I'm not sure sorry Ziad, it is definitely still available! I will let our marketing team know!
How does the medicine work if not placed on the beak, doc?
Cosmin Mudure I suppose like fleas in a dog or a cat and it goes into their blood and when they feed it kills them🤷🏽♀️
Do you have something for gouldian eye problems
Hi Madurawalage, thank you for watching our video! We don't manufacture any eye treatments as such but do manufacture some antibiotics. We would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian for diagnosis and a treatment plan!
When the scabs fall off my budgies gets really distressed and it leaves behind a big sore hole that bleeds and looks really sore is this normal for scaly beak my bird is old and I can't bear her to suffer please advice me .
What is the best medication to treat scaly face mite? We thought it was a rash at first but we looked into this video and noticed it was scaly face mite.
Vetafarm Avimec will treat Scaly Face Mite :)
Hi there, does this product work on parakeets such as ring necks?
Yes it does. Scaly Face is not very common in larger birds like Ringnecks so I would suggest taking your bird to the vet to confirm that it has the Scaly Face mite present before treating with this medication.
What's best between that product & Scatt please? Scatt seems to need less post applications listening to your air sac mite video.
+Janet Taylor Hi, they are very similar products but Scatt is only sold internationally, not in Australia. If you are treating Air Sac mites Scatt is your best choice if you are international.
+Vetafarm Appreciate your response & much needed guidance. All credit to you for taking the time to help us. & in doing so saving perhaps thousands maybe even more birds from torment & a horrific existence x
Is this suitable for Lorikeets? If so, how do I apply it without having my fingers bit off?
Also, I got a little bit of the treatment on my thumb and my budgie tried to bite me in that spot, I don't think any actually got in his mouth but what are some countermeasures I can take in case he is poisoned?
Hi Moby, thank you for watching and commenting! This product is only registered for use on budgerigars, so we are unable to recommend its use on Lorikeets. It shouldn't affect your budgie but we would recommend keeping an eye on your budgerigar and if you see any strange symptoms, you should take him to a veterinarian.
I mean is Cure Scaly Face Mite for all kind of Mite ?
kind regards
Will this work on other mites ?
Do you think my budgie has mites
Im from India and right now Avimec is not available/will take a month to arrive. But I do have Scatt. Is it a viable replacement? Also is an annual prophylaxis ok or should I only use this product when the bird is sick?
Hi there, both Scatt and Avimec were designed to treat Scaly Face Mite. As the active ingredient in Scatt (Moxidectin) only has a roughly 2 week half-life, we generally recommend only using it when your bird has Sclay Face Mite.
Hello. Will this work on Conures?
Hi Jeffrey, thank you for your question.
Please email us at sales@vetafarm.com.au to discuss :)
Will my bird's feet and beak be back to normal, If i use that?
Hi, I have two budgies that I bought off of a local breeder and I wanted to clarify if one has scaly face mite or not. He has pale crust on the outline of his cere, and his beak has crust on and around his beak and small parts of his feet. Also the small fuzzy feathers above his cere have seemed to be falling out showing small portions of his skin above his cere. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Hi, thank you for your comment! Birds can be affected by many types of illness and parasites. It sounds like it may be Scaly Face Mite, however we would recommend taking the bird to a veterinarian for a diagnosis. :)
I’d be willing to send you a picture of the infected bird through email
Sir scatt one day use.then after again use when?
do you need to rub it on the place with scaly mites or just on belly
Hi there, thank you for your comment. You do not need to rub it in. We recommend administering to the unfeathered part of their thigh. This can be less stressful for the bird.
are you supposed to use it on their stomach or on the back of their neck? everyone tells me back of the neck
Hi Lauren, thank you for your question! We recommend placing the Avimec on the thigh as demonstrated in this video. :)
what can you do if you have put more on the bird I used a lot on mine before I saw this . will she be ok
Hi Trina, thank you for contacting us! This is quite a safe treatment but as with all treatments, there is a level/amount at which you can begin to see toxic effects. We will need to know approximately what weight the bird is, what kind of bird it is, and the amount of Avimec that you used on it. :)
a budge normal size i did not know you were supsed to use a few drops only i was told by the pet shop to use a cotton bud and paint the stuff all over her face and then drop it on to the body so it would have been way to much from what you said at first she just went black on the body were i had done it but she seams to be making a recovery not so bad today less so. i think she will live after all but i was so worryed when she went black . i wont ever use to much again do you need to reaply at any time with this . it is the product you are speaking about alimax
Okay Trina, your budgie should be okay. Given the overdose, we would recommend waiting 14 days and then applying 2 drops as detailed in this video.
thank you so much
Could you write text which in this video.I don't understand somewhere.I don't speak English.Please
Birds less than 30g body weight apply 1 drop, Birds between 30-100g body weights apply 2 drops.
Repeat application weekly for three doses. Place drops on an unfeathered area of skin.
Treat all birds in the aviary. Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks.
Vetafarm thank you
When u put the medicine on my bird will it’s crustyness on it’s beak and feet go away. And is there a possibility for mites to come back after the medicines?
Hi there, thank you for your comment. Full recovery from scaly face mite can often take up to 6 weeks. We recommend treating all birds to reduce the risk of retransmission.
@@vetafarm okay
Once weekly for 3 doses im confused explain better
Hi, thank you for commenting on our video. This means you give 1 dose per week over a 3 week period. So if you choose to give the first dose this Saturday the 6th of March, you would dose again on Saturday the 13th and Saturday the 20th of March. The third dose (on the 20th of March) would be the final dose.
Hey i just put a drop on both birds. Should i alternate skin patches for the 1 time a week?
Hi Fyrian, thank you for your comment! It doesn't affect the bird or the efficacy of the product whether you alternate patches or continue with the same spot - so it is completely up to you! :)
Ordered Avimec from pets megastore. Applied first dosage yesterday what are the recovery signs. Will his deformed toe heal and scales on the legs. Vetafarm please help
Hi Prasad, thank you for contacting us! You will need to repeat the application weekly for three doses, ensuring that you treat all birds in the aviary. Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks. Recovery should kill the mite, preventing the scales from getting any worse. Depending on the severity of the deformation, it may or may not correct.
@@vetafarm Thanks for the reply
After 3 weeks the treatment is done and I need to redo it again how long do I have to wait for the second treatment
Full recovery may take up to 6 weeks. :)
Would the scaly face mite transfer from a budgie to quaker parrot that lived in the same home?
+Amina Stella Hi, although it is not common in other species of bird, it is a possibility that the mite can transfer.
Hi what the i can use for the feather mites , thank you
Hi Yuosef, thank you for your question :) Avimec was designed to treat scaly face mite in particular. Our Avian Insect Liquidator may be suitable for you. Vetafarms Avian Insect Liquidator controls Avian lice in ornamental caged birds and their environment for up to 6 weeks.
@@vetafarm thank you i have the Avian Insect Liquidator . what i can use for red mites ?
@@MrYuossef Avian Insect Liquidator will be effective for use on Red Mites.
i bought an avimec 0.1% invermectin, 10ml for my budgie whos had a mild case of scaly leg mites. is that okay, or did i make a mistake?
Hi Meg, thank you for your comment! Please contact us on (02)69330400 to discuss possible treatment options! :)
Also I heard that baby oil is good for the budgie's skin. Is it true?
Ok, that really helped Doc.
What is the youngest age you would recommend treating budgies with Avimec I have some 6wk old Chicks and 16wk old chick that I would like to treat as they have been exposed to the rest of the avairy and some of the older birds are showing signs of scaly face again (I suspect they get it ffrom the wild finches that sit on thier cage
Vetafarm recommend not to treat before fledgling age. Avimec can be very straining on developing kidneys and livers so baby birds are not recommended to have Avimec.
What does once a week 3 doses mean?
Thank you for watching and commenting on our video! It means you will need to place the drops on the bird once a week, for 3 weeks. :)
@@vetafarm thanks! Do I have to repeat the treatment if my budgie is still having crusty Ceres and feet after 3 weeks?
@@IT-if9pw it can take up to 6 weeks for the bird to recover. However, the damage to the cere may or may not go, depending on the extent of the damage.
@@vetafarm ok, would u suggest to repeat the treatment after the 3 doses?
This wording confused the heck out of me. That's how I came across this video actually.
i have a question vetafarm birds r loosing feathers near the beak and ear area is that the mites which r doing this? neither thy r molting nor thy r plucking there feathers thy r just removing by there own. and secondly what is the difference between avimac and scatt? plx plx answer
Hello, that could possibly be a mite problem, or it could be a bacterial or yeast infection of the skin, but I recommend treating for mites first to be sure that it is not that. Avimec is an ivermectin based product were Scatt is moxidectin based.
+Vetafarm i used scatt and thank god thy have stopped loosing feathers. but my question now is should i use scatt after 21 days for treatment. kindly tell how to use for future because i m confused should i use it one dose for 21 days and then after 21 days should i use it again. thanks a lot u r awesome. awesome
You apply Scatt again at 21 days if they are still having problems, if they do not have problems, then you can just use Scatt when needed. Perhaps apply once every 6 months as a preventative and always treat new birds when they are in quarantine.
Vetafarm Hi, Can Avimec also be used once every 6 months or once every year as a preventative? Thanks in advance for your help. Best Regards
Hello, I have 2 budgies (one of them is 9 months old, the other 4 months old)
I had the oldest one alone for a few days, and she wasnt sick or anything and isnt now either.
I went to a pet store and bought a friend to her, a male. He is 4 months old (thats what the pet store said) and they said he was completely fine and wasnt sick at all.
When I got home with him he was completely fine and I didnt notice anything weird, but today (I got him yesterday) I saw something weird on the side of his beak, he has no feathers around the beak and it looks like some white/light brown stuff around it. Theres also this brown/white looking thing under his cere.
He eats and drinks and flies around the room and looks good other than that, but it really worries me. Can you help me?
Your description sounds like it could be a number of things, I would recommend taking your bird to a veterinarian for confirmation. If it is Scaly Face Mite, it should clear up quickly with treatment with Avimec.
Alright. But going to the vet costs alot of money and I dont have alot right now, can I maybe send you a picture of him somewhere so you could confirm for me?
And if it isnt scaly face mite, what could it be?
You are more than welcome to send us a photograph of the birds cere, to kiaira@vetafarm.com.au
Where to put the medicine on the budgies? I didn't understand? :( My budgie has something hard growing on his cere
If you believe that your budgie has scaly face mite, we recommend placing this product on the thigh as demonstrated in this video. :)
@@vetafarm I Iive in China. I couldn't find it here.
@@blueberryandprecio4911 sorry to hear that! If you send an email to sales@vetafarm.com.au one of our friendly staff will be able to assist you further. :)
@@vetafarm thanks for the help. Is there any way to send you pictures of my budgie.. i mean I want to make sure it is scaly mites nor not. Please if you assist