VelvetMariposa
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Hello everyone!
I recently got a little Quaker called Bobbi who is currently about 21 weeks old. He’s a very active bird, constantly chirping away and moving around his cage. Unfortunately, when we first got him, he had mites, lice or something similar and was constantly scratching and getting frustrated. The worst part was that he wouldn’t stand on one foot whenever it was itchy and he’d try biting it. We got anti mite/lice powder and within a day of applying it, all the scratching stopped. Now, every few days or so, Bobbi’s foot starts itching him again. I can see that it’s uncomfortable for him but he’s still cheerful, eating, moving etc. and sends me kisses whenever I try to help him! Whenever we apply the powder, the itching goes away for a while but what’s worrying me is the fact that it keeps coming back. The powder seems to be effective since his body stops itching. Does anyone have any ideas of what it could be?
Note: his grip is perfect on both feet and he often stands only on the itchy foot while resting the other one so I it couldn’t be paralysis or anything similar. Also, both feet look the same.
Thanks!
Ivana and Bobbi
I recently got a little Quaker called Bobbi who is currently about 21 weeks old. He’s a very active bird, constantly chirping away and moving around his cage. Unfortunately, when we first got him, he had mites, lice or something similar and was constantly scratching and getting frustrated. The worst part was that he wouldn’t stand on one foot whenever it was itchy and he’d try biting it. We got anti mite/lice powder and within a day of applying it, all the scratching stopped. Now, every few days or so, Bobbi’s foot starts itching him again. I can see that it’s uncomfortable for him but he’s still cheerful, eating, moving etc. and sends me kisses whenever I try to help him! Whenever we apply the powder, the itching goes away for a while but what’s worrying me is the fact that it keeps coming back. The powder seems to be effective since his body stops itching. Does anyone have any ideas of what it could be?
Note: his grip is perfect on both feet and he often stands only on the itchy foot while resting the other one so I it couldn’t be paralysis or anything similar. Also, both feet look the same.
Thanks!
Ivana and Bobbi