Searched threads and internet but still a little confused

One off my gouldian hens had a scabby thing growing over one eye. The scab has gone and now it has no feathers around both eyes ! Not sure if it is/was Scaly Mites or an Iodine/mineral deficiency ?

The bloke at my local bird store gave me Vetafarm Poly-Aid Plus and told me to add some to birds water, but when i got it home, it said to mix slurry and administer directly ???
Im only a few months into the finch world. Any help would be greatly appreciated
