Aussie Finch Forum

I'm with Deb - it's what I call "pet shop syndrome" - they are very out of condition, it may be the conditions they were kept under (in which case they'll come good but possibly not until the next moult) or it could be something more sinister. It's the possibility of it being the latter that makes me say you need a long quarantine period.

Hi Ruth, birds don't look that good at this point due to moult question is how sick are they or are they having a very bad moult, a question in which I shouldn't answer but going through a moult and been rehomed will take alot of of a little bird and spark or some other pick me up should be given. As deb said the puffy chest just might be due to their feathers not sitting streamline like most birds do. Quarantine should be a must ,preventative measures should he taken eg/worming and in their state if any underlying sickness is present you will see it come out over the next week or so. I hope to see some pictures of them in 2 months time fit and healthy. Good luck and all the best, the birds will better in your hands than a shop.

I agree with Deb...the ruffled feathers are a symptom of an unwell bird....other members seem to have given you enough information about the quarantine process...however as you had these birds in your avairy for a little while you may have further problems with your entire flock....as a minimum i would disinfect your avairy and keep an eye on all your birds as any diseases these birds may have, could have already been transmitted...I hope not...cheers, Paul

Ive been wondering myself when it comes to disinfecting an aviary would a steam machine thingy do the job ?

It was suggested as a way to kill Cocci in the ground so I assume it would kill most bugs and is chemical free ...

Wouldn't hurt to try. As you said its chemical free which is a bonus straight away. Better than the usual hot water wipe down that's for sure.

Just a thought. A flame thrower, the type designed to kill the weeds between bricks. Available from....Bunnings. Would probably be better. As. A steam cleaner is adding more moisture to a situation that is made bad by the hot wet conditions.
Just me thinking.
LML

jusdeb wrote: in the ground ...

finchbreeder wrote:steam cleaner is adding more moisture to a situation that is made bad by the hot wet conditions

Never thought about that part of it was thinking more of the tin.
Must remember to read ALL the post!

Helped to deal with the problem here a couple of years back. Not fun. Empty the avairy. Remove at least 10cm of soil, and lime floors. Use flame on floor and walls a few days later. Put new clean soil in.
LML

Yes the added moisture is a good point . It was a Cocci web site that suggested the steam on the floor and Cocci loves moisture .

I cant see steam being a problem in good weather where the ground will get a chance to dry out and if the steam kills any spores , bacteria etc then there shouldnt be anything left behind to regrow .

A flame thrower would be the ideal solution but since thats not an option for me Ill opt for steam over chemicals .

Suggested the flame thrower cause I now know they are available. Did not know back then, and did the whole 5 avairys with a paint remover on a gas bottle. Yes you can laugh, because it wasn't you doing it. But that's what we do when we have to.
LML