Air Sack Mites

Is your finch sick or not well? Find out why.
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Reubenvg
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Hi,
Can anyone recommend a good Air Sack Mite treatment ? that's easy to get in Brisbane or online.

I've had 3 young birds and 1 adult die in last 2 weeks and can't work out why. None appear to have labored breathing or the common signs but I'm at a loss of what else to try.

Thanks

Reuben
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Ivermectin is what I used
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Diane
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I use Moxidectin. I get it from the local bird place, but it can be obtained from Auspigeon I believe.
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Were they all the same types of finches?
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dRAG_jUNKIE
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I use auspigeonco's moxidectin plus, u just put it in the water and leave it in for a day. Just make sure your waterer feeds from the bottom cause the moxidectin sinks.
Keeping: fresh air 😅
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Reubenvg
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Yea sorry all Gouldians. Was just 2 last night which is what has me concerned.
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Ivermectin for me, i actually have a hen with it now.
Breeding Show Zebra Finches, Blue Gouldians, Pied Orange Breast.
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Reubenvg
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I've been looking at the Aus Pigeon website how do you place an order for moxidectin plus ?

Do you have to call them ?

Thanks
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Diane
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I saw a post about that just the other day will have a look for the link.................yes Misso posted that the online store is inactive. Any orders need to be phoned in or emailed.

there you go
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=3618&p=19370&hilit=email#p19370
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Thanks!
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