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If it is scaly face mites, then I was told to rub petroleum jelly on the cere and feet. If it is red mites in the feathers then you can have the vet give you medicine or you can try the mite spray sold at the pet store. I have a parakete who had unusual symptoms so I started doing research, and this is what I learned along the way. But, if your bird seems uncomfortable, then I reccommend you take it the vet to make sure.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoDo not use pet store products as these usually do not work and may prove toxic to your cockatiel. Contact your veterinarian to diagnose mites and have the necessary treatment. Meanwhile clean the cage thoroughly daily and wash out food and water pots and perches in soapy water daily.
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∙ 12y agoCockatiels usually clean themselves, regularly preening their feathers but every now and then you should wash them. You can either put them in the rain, or put them in a container of water (while supervising them, of course). You can even take them in the shower with you. They will love it!
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Can you feed fritos to a cockatiel?
No, it's not a good idea. Corn chips have too much salt to be a healthful treat for your bird. Plain whole wheat toast is a safer treat if you want to share something crunchy with your bird.
What is a cocktail bird's behavior?
Cockatiel bird is a household bird and very easy to breed. One of their behavior is when a Cockatiel bird is hissing it means the bird feels frightened or threatened.
what food can I give my cockatiel as treats?
Offer your cockatiel fresh fruit such as berries, melon, papaya or kiwi every other day. Offer your cockatiel a honey stick or millet spray once a month as a special treat. Be sure your bird has access to fresh, clean water at all times.
How does a cockatiel age?
It varies from bird to bird but after a year the bird should have reached maturity.
Do bird mites start as larvae?
no
Why is there a little bug crawling in your cockatiels feathers?
He has mites, get him " bird protector " to keep them away. If it is a bad infection of mites you may need to treat with anti mite spray, you can find it at pet stores. Get it taken care of right away.
How do bird mites get on wild birds?
baby birds get adult mites from their parents in the nest
What animal kingdom is a cockatiel part of?
A cockatiel belongs to the bird family in the animal kingdom and is most closely related to cockatoos.
Can hamsters have fleas or mites?
Yes, hamsters can get mites. Consult a vet over the best way to treat.
What most common bird is the?
for a pet bird, i would probably say that it would be a cockatiel or a parakeet
What causes the smelliest bird to be so smellie?
Well, your bird may not have access to bathing water, or it might have mites. You might want to take your bird to an AVIAN vet, because it might be sick, if it doesn't have mites/is dirty. Even if your bird has mites or is a little dirty, I'm sure your local avian vet can help it. c:
What little black crawling bugs get on birds and bird nests?
Bird mites. They are not like fleas, they can only survive on bird blood meals, not human blood meals. Therefore they cannot infest your home. If you remove the nest and treat the area with pesticides they will die out in several weeks.
