Afternoon all I have a pied red faced parrot finch male the continuous pulling its neck feathers out and now has a bald neck looking for a ideas on how to treat this problem, would Apple Cider vinegar in their bathing water help.
Would this be mite or a parasite, all other finches are fine, any clues.
Feather pulling problem
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I'm beginning to think your cock bird is a female and the female is a male or they are both males. Cock birds hang onto to the neck/head feathers to mate.
If mites, moxidecton will help at two drops at the back of the neck or one drop on the bare skin under each wing. Or 5ml/ltr in their bathing water. Craig
If mites, moxidecton will help at two drops at the back of the neck or one drop on the bare skin under each wing. Or 5ml/ltr in their bathing water. Craig
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Thanks Craig no I have three cock birds after lots of research and showing them to another very experienced breeder.
The bird in question is pulling its own feathers out, I caught it and sprayed a little mite & lice spray to see if that help.
Thank for reply. Regards Scott
The bird in question is pulling its own feathers out, I caught it and sprayed a little mite & lice spray to see if that help.
Thank for reply. Regards Scott
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Must be a very flexible finch
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