Zebra finch face mite???

[finchaviary]

Hello all, this is my 1st post here. I have a problem with a Zebra Finch. She has lost feathers on her cheek, just 1 side. I have trested her for face mite but it just doesnt seem to clear up. Its not over preening.
I read somewhere on here about mixing dettol with cooking ooil at 50/50 and applying with a cotton bud, do you think this would be worth a try on this bird? Im not sure how to post a photo on this site.......any help/tips i'd be greatful

[Finchman1]

I would treat it with a 50/50 mix of dettol and vaseline,treat with Ivermectin

check this out

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[jusdeb]

Is it alone in the aviary ? Could it be another bird doing it ?

[Diane]

There are instructions on loading pics on the forum here for you.
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Im happy to load the pics for you if you still have problems. Just send them to my email, address is under my member name.

[finchaviary]

This is her, i will get a clear photo in the morning. Thanks for all the replies..

I will give the 50/50 mix of dettol & cooking oil tomorrow.

[Pete Sara]

doesnt look to bad from here, but how old is this bird? whats its diet like is it getting grit /cuttlefish or any other suppliments , I have had a few like this over the years that were caused by over preening and older birds.....pete

[finchaviary]

Eary 2010 bird.
Sure its getting calcium & grit, eggfood once a week and sprouting seed once a week..aswell as greens every other day. Im quite sure its not over preening.

[finchbreeder]

Welcome to the Forum. I find the 50/50 Dettol/Cooking oil mix effective on canarys leg mite on the rare occassions when it shows up.
LML