Airsac mites

[Mantis64]

Can all birds get affected by these or is it mainly canaries and finches. Also it's not a zootonic condition is it.

 

[Ali]

For your sake, STOP ASKING QUESTIONS!!!! You will only worry yourself!

 

[Mantis64]

For your sake, STOP ASKING QUESTIONS!!!! You will only worry yourself!

Oh I'm not worried just curious, I only worry when I think something is wrong with Cosmo I'm just doing research as I'm the far future I want to get one.

 

[Ali]

I know, but you'll start worrying if you are told that all birds can! I can't help here and I can't think who to tag!

 

[Ali]

Air Sac Mites

Air Sac Mites like Prevention, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options, all this information you can get on the Beauty of Birds with Vets information.

www.beautyofbirds.com

 

[Mizzely]

LMGTFY - Let Me Google That For You

For all those people who find it more convenient to bother you with their question rather than to Google it for themselves.

lmgtfy.com

 

[Ali]

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That is so cool!

 

[Mizzely]

That is so cool!

I use it for my mom a lot LOL

 

[Mantis64]

LMGTFY - Let Me Google That For You

For all those people who find it more convenient to bother you with their question rather than to Google it for themselves.

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Woah that's cool although it doesnt give a specific answer but ali told me all birds can be affected.

 

[Mantis64]

LMGTFY - Let Me Google That For You

For all those people who find it more convenient to bother you with their question rather than to Google it for themselves.

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I ask on this site as a lot of the stuff I find online isbt very reliable or give specific answers sorry if you feel like I'm being stupid i like asking you guys because you guys are so knowledgeable. Sorry

 

[Aoi♡]

For your sake and ours you need to get a therapist or a psychiatrist because your anxiety is really getting the best of you.

Trust me anxiety sucks but you need to seek professional help to manage it.

 

[Aoi♡]

Canaries, finches, budgies, and other small birds are prone to air sac mites.

It is less common or does not happen in medium-large birds.

Your IRN is a okay

 

[Mantis64]

Canaries, finches, budgies, and other small birds are prone to air sac mites.

It is less common or does not happen in medium-large birds.

Your IRN is a okay

I know just want to be aware

 

[fashionfobie]

I do appreciate @Mizzely 's joke.

Poor @Mantis64 I know you care deeply for Cosmo. He is one lucky birdo. You need to have that balance of sharing adorable pictures between asking questions. Then everyone can get their Cosmo fix and they will be so in love with his cute face that they will be more will answer all of your questions.

You just need to remember that we all selfishly just want more bird pictures!!

 

[clarousel]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it more likely for your bird to get air sac mites when it's housed with lots of other birds in poor living conditions?

 

[finchly]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it more likely for your bird to get air sac mites when it's housed with lots of other birds in poor living conditions?

No.
veterinarians have determined that ASM exist in nearly all canaries and finches now. Also when I took a budgie to the vet last week he indicated the same for them.
ASM can move around your aviary so even if you’re a clean freak it’d be pretty easy to miss one. Or 100.
Plus They get in crevices in the air sacs where they’re unaffected by the medication, that’s why it is so hard to get rid of them.
However, even though they’re most likely present, they are prone to become more active at times of stress. Maybe that’s what you are thinking of — there’s a surge of ASM troubles when the environment is unclean or crowded.

Treat your littles for mites, people, and do it on a regular basis.

 

[Ali]

Treat your littles for mites, people, and do it on a regular basis.

How do you do that in an aviary without stressing them? What is the best mite treatment?

 

[Ali]

How do you apply it and how does it work? (Stupid question?) I have never treated for mites. I was going to buy some, but was advised by a few sources that it wasn't needed!

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[Mantis64]

No.
veterinarians have determined that ASM exist in nearly all canaries and finches now. Also when I took a budgie to the vet last week he indicated the same for them.
ASM can move around your aviary so even if you’re a clean freak it’d be pretty easy to miss one. Or 100.
Plus They get in crevices in the air sacs where they’re unaffected by the medication, that’s why it is so hard to get rid of them.
However, even though they’re most likely present, they are prone to become more active at times of stress. Maybe that’s what you are thinking of — there’s a surge of ASM troubles when the environment is unclean or crowded.

Treat your littles for mites, people, and do it on a regular basis.

Oh I never knew that that's good to know thanks.

 

[clarousel]

No.
veterinarians have determined that ASM exist in nearly all canaries and finches now. Also when I took a budgie to the vet last week he indicated the same for them.
ASM can move around your aviary so even if you’re a clean freak it’d be pretty easy to miss one. Or 100.
Plus They get in crevices in the air sacs where they’re unaffected by the medication, that’s why it is so hard to get rid of them.
However, even though they’re most likely present, they are prone to become more active at times of stress. Maybe that’s what you are thinking of — there’s a surge of ASM troubles when the environment is unclean or crowded.

Treat your littles for mites, people, and do it on a regular basis.

How do we treat for mites in terms of their living environment?

Preeno had two doses of Ivermectin for potential air sac mites and I just had a quick google - Ivermectin has been scientifically proven to be an inhibitor for a lot of viruses including COVID I skimmed through this so I may have misread something... really does seem like a wonder drug