Quarantine preventative meds - Ronidazole/Ronivet, or not?

[Finchy]

When I buy birds from anywhere I'm even slightly unsure about, I worm them and treat for Coccidia before allowing them in the main aviary. I am undecided about how important it is to treat with Ronidazole (e.g. Ronivet-S) during quarantine as well. Thoughts? Experiences?

Ta

[Fincho162]

The good thing about protozoal parasites is that they are fairly easily detected under a microscope - quickly as they tend to dry out pretty soon under the lights heat!!

If you are serious and they test positive for them I'd have a chat to someone at the Australian Pigeon Company ( no affiliation!!!) and grab some Turbosol..............if it turns out to be cochlosoma then your finches will thank u in the long run..................a few of us wish we'd known of this product when we had Dybowski's last!!

[jusdeb]

Agreed .Its best to know what your treating or trying to prevent when using multiple meds or meds in general .
They only have tiny little organs and it doesnt take much overdo it .

[Finchman1]

I am with Fincho on that one.I contacted Colin Walker and got some Turbosole sent up.Great stuff

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