Scaly Face Mites in Budgies and Parrots: Beak and Cere Growths
A practical guide to beak and cere growths in budgies and parrots, written by veterinarian Aleksandr Strelkov (Alex Strelkov). 8 pages, English.
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White, crusty growths on a budgie's beak and cere are often scaly face mites, but a flaking or overgrown beak can also point to diet or liver disease. This guide helps you tell them apart, act safely at home and know when your bird needs a vet.
What's inside
- What a healthy beak looks like and the warning signs
- Flaking and brittleness: dry air, vitamin A, liver and viral disease
- Mites or metabolism: a side-by-side table
- Red flags: blocked nostrils, bleeding, a shifted or soft beak
- Treatment schemes with doses to discuss with your vet: mites (ivermectin, moxidectin), vitamin A, supplements
- At home: humidity, diet, cleaning the cage of mites
- Beak injury: first aid until you reach the clinic
- Common mistakes: livestock antiparasitics, trimming with clippers, iodine
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This guide is educational. It does not replace an examination: diagnosis, treatment and any medication for a specific animal are decided by a veterinarian. Rules on some medicines differ between countries: check local regulations.
