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Gouldian issue
Posted: 31 Aug 2014, 21:07
by Masterfincher
Hi all, I have a female gouldian with facial problems, getting steadily worse over the last couple of months, others in aviary have no problems. She doesn't seem to have any breathing problems, no coughing, just the occasional wipe or scratch with her leg. Any suggestions? Thanks
Re: Gouldian issue
Posted: 31 Aug 2014, 21:09
by vettepilot_6
In heavy molt I would say...
Re: Gouldian issue
Posted: 01 Sep 2014, 06:28
by Diane
Is her eye ok it looks a bit crusted up in the pic?
Re: Gouldian issue
Posted: 01 Sep 2014, 07:43
by Masterfincher
yep, eye seems ok, just scaly and featherless around it.
Re: Gouldian issue
Posted: 01 Sep 2014, 08:22
by vettepilot_6
Masterfincher wrote:yep, eye seems ok, just scaly and featherless around it.
Diane could be thinking Scaly mite....if thats the case
Re: Gouldian issue
Posted: 01 Sep 2014, 10:22
by finchbreeder
Is she feeding young? It is amazing how awful mum gouldians can get to look when feeding. What with rubbing feathers off and getting food all over their faces.
LML
Re: Gouldian issue
Posted: 03 Sep 2014, 20:26
by Masterfincher
Nope, not feeding young, rejecting advances from a male, still feeding ok but not overly happy looking - sits around more than the others
Re: Gouldian issue
Posted: 03 Sep 2014, 20:55
by elferoz777
Just to me sure,
Catch her and put her next to your ear.
If you hear a crackle she may have air sac mite.
Do you have any canaries?