Air Sac Mites by: Louise Bauck, DVM, Hagen Avicultural Research Institute Montreal, Canada AIR SACK MITES are generally considered a problem in the Gouldian, although other finches (and frequently canaries) are affected. We have also seen air sack mites in imported conures that were being surgically sexed! Typical signs include sneezing, [...]
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Handfeeding finches Can you really do it? Many people over the last few years have asked me about the possibility of handfeeding finches. There are large assortments of questions that usually accompany the handfeeding issue. Most are curious if they will remain tame, others are concerned about the time commitment, the [...]
A Gouldian Finch Breeding Facility by Peggy Dalrymple Originally published in NCBS Journal. Bird breeders the world over take great pride in their accomplishments. I have seen Gouldian Finches being bred in living room aviaries, cages housed in small rooms, and beautiful outdoor flights. I have been fortunate that many excellent [...]
Air Sac Mites by David Friddle, DVM (NFSS – Jan/Feb 1998) A common respiratory problem seen in Gouldian finches and less frequently in canaries is caused by air sac mites (Sternastoma Tracheacolum). The life cycle of the mite is still not known but is probably spread to nestling birds from the [...]
by Roger & Patty Morris Much has recently been written regarding the intricacies, or not, of handfeeding finches. This article is not intended to be a primer on handfeeding and assumes some knowledge and experience on the part of readers. Many of the current articles in BirdTalk or Bird Breeder indicate [...]
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