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MY BIRD, DON'T KNOW WHAT TYPE BUT COMMONLY SOLD AT PET STORES, LOOKS SICK. THE BEAK SEEMS TO BE DETERIORATING (CRUMBLY LOOKING), AND IT SEEMS TO BE REACHING THE EYES. SOME FEATHERS ALSO SEEM TO MISSING IN THE WINGS. THE FEET LOOK THICKER AS IF SOMETHING IS GROWING ON THE SKIN. WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? IS THIS TOO SERIOUS THAT MY BIRD COULD DIE?
THREE OTHER BIRDS LIVE IN THE SAME CAGE.

Submitted: 161 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Bird
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED

Accepted Answer

Dear XXXXXXXXX:

 

It sounds like what you may be describing is a condition called 'Scaley Face and Leg Mite' (Knemidokoptes). Here is a link to show you some pictures: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/277d9-bird-dOnt-know-type-commOnly

 

Your bird needs to see an avian veterinarian to be treated properly. Here is a link to help you find a vet: www.aav.org/vet-lookup.

 

These sites may offer financial aid if needed:

http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home
http://www.angels4animals.org/
http://www.carecredit.com/
http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html
http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html
http://www.imom.org/

 

If you have more questions please click on 'reply'. If you find this answer helpful please click on the green ACCEPT icon. Bonuses and feedback are always appreciated.

 

Thank-you,

Dr. Lisa

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Expert: Dr.Lisa
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Answered: 6/14/2009

Bird Vet. Former Zoo Birdkeeper

24 yrs of small animal vet practice. Dog, cat and parrot caretaker for 33 yrs! Zookeeper for 1 yr.

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