Help with ear mites

[svolk]

Originally Posted by mmr

I would not try to treat it myself. 1 birds have holes in their heads!!! anything that gets in there that should could cause serious damage. Parrots DO NOT get ear mites.

I agree with what mmr says - that I would definitely not try treating whatever this is yourself.

[Addicted to Tequila]

Can I ask... How do you know he HAS earmites? They are pretty rare in birds. Greys DO shake their heads a lot.

[birdieboy]

Originally Posted by mmr

Also it is actually common for Greys to shake their heads or "jerk them"

Well this is what I hear also but who knows why? One reply states noise is bothersome but I find that hard to believe.


Also...he doesent sit there "sickly" shaking away...I notice a quick shake on occasion and wonder why

Also my CAG that I have been raising for over ten years has always been doing this...so i just figured little mites took a journey over to the other cage and found their new host

[cherriesanglea]

i have on of those bird protecters on all of my cages it says it keeps them away so im assuming that if they have it it will make them leave or maybe kill them idk just a suggestion but but i think taking them to the vet would be best it should only cost around 35 for a vet check with out any blood work ect and a doc should beable to check them for that for the 35 dollar visit

[mmr]

Originally Posted by birdieboy

Well this is what I hear also but who knows why? One reply states noise is bothersome but I find that hard to believe.


Also...he doesent sit there "sickly" shaking away...I notice a quick shake on occasion and wonder why

Also my CAG that I have been raising for over ten years has been always done this...so i just figured little mites took a journey over to the other cage and found their new host

My point is you have many people telling you it is common. So why question it especially if there are more than just a few. All birds have quirks! Mine do and I can honestly say I have no idea why?

ALso please keep in mind Parrots mask illness too well. By the time you think something is wrong or they show sighns of illness, it is usually too late!

[birdieboy]

Can I post pics here of my fids or should i post them in another area?

[mmr]

Originally Posted by birdieboy

Can I post pics here of my fids or should i post them in another area?

Oh please do post picts here.

[Lisa B]

ok, birdieboy, I will pm you my phone number to discuss this.

[mmr]

Originally Posted by cherriesanglea

i have on of those bird protecters on all of my cages it says it keeps them away so im assuming that if they have it it will make them leave or maybe kill them

I heard those were very dangerous and not to use them.

Anyone lese hear this?

[Lisa B]

Ear mights are not a common problem with birds. Greys do shake thier heads alot. Quick Jerks. they also tend to scratch thier faces alot. Its not an indication of ear mights.


Dog and Cat meds are much differnt then Avian medicine and some treatments might KILL birds.

Bird protecters are also very dangerous, and should not be used. The common ingredient is the same as mothballs, and can be deadly to your birds.