In this video I talk about some of the basic needs of finches, and some of the treatments that I use to prevent mites and other health issues.
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@jammy929555 жыл бұрын
Dear birdnerd, I have a humble suggestion for you. I like very much your wooden DIY cage. However you said that bird droppings are a major concern. May I suggest to place a wire mesh on the floor too and a tray for droppings. This helps a lot to keep your cages cleaner, eliminates mites and makes it easies to clean. I am a bird breeder of greenfinches and canaries. From what I saw, your birds are in excellent condition but mites are one of my regular concerns too. Many thanks James.
@birdnerd5 ай бұрын
Great suggestions and I agree with you. Thank you!
@josedess88232 жыл бұрын
I like 👍 your videos on birds for me you’re the best because you EXPLAIN AND show the birds 🦅 Though I’ve been breeding birds for nearly 55 years I always like 👍 a lot watching bird videos and hear 👂 other breeders specially now that’s I’m a pensioner and got more time.
@luboshcamber1992 Жыл бұрын
Great and informative video, thanks. One correction. Sun does not provide birds with vitamins. 🙂 Sunlight helps them to synthetize certain vitamins necessary for their functioning and healthy life. 👍
@venellis7632 жыл бұрын
Am happy to watch your video thanks
@AmericanfreedomEagles3 жыл бұрын
Great video , can you please add the names of those products in description and maybe a link where you purchased them
@georgeray6496 жыл бұрын
I thank so much Chris.
@momof4bostons6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information on the Lady Goulds, I just bought a young pair last month.
@birdnerd6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome hopefully everything works out great for you.
@ashleighrolfe71134 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing video! So informative x
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@NengVang20073 жыл бұрын
Where can I get this S76 product?
@jennywrenn46911 ай бұрын
Hi birdnerd! Is there a daily vitamin you can recommend for my zebra finches? They get seed with vitamin pellets plus greens but just throw the pellets out of their dish (they will eat as a last resort lol). Thanks for your videos, love your content!
@birdnerd10 ай бұрын
Thanks there is a vitamin supplement that you can buy online and most pet smart stores carry. I have used them before but only a couple times a month so that I’m not overloading them with vitamins.
@deneshtulsie3798 Жыл бұрын
How do I get S76 to buy?
@TheClamy89114 жыл бұрын
be careful with scatt! when I first started out, I used much more than intended accidentally and this ended up killing my gloster female overnight. use only 2 drops
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
If the birds are heavily infected with mites scatt can kill too many mites at the same time which can block the birds airway and they can't breath and will die.
@HaystanHopar4 жыл бұрын
birdnerd what if you have a bird that is heavily effected with mites and you use 1 drop of Scatt and wait after 21 days and repeat? Is that okay? Hopping that doesn’t kill the poor bird 🙏🏻
@darrenarrowsmith38602 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, just bought a couple of birds from somebody who said they were around 6 months old , not sure if this is right as 2 of the hens have black beaks and 2 of the cocks have red tipped beaks, can these signs be seen in young birds , the guy is scaling down and so in the back of my mind I just wonder if he’s sold me some of his older birds, thanks for any advice, enjoy your clips, keep it up.
@BonnieGBell4 жыл бұрын
Hi Cris, There are warnings about potential accidental overdosing the birds when applying Scatt using 1drop topically to the bird(s). Now I am afraid to use it because it states that 2 drops could kill the bird. I cannot imagine trying to hold the bird securely & trying to give only 1drop where skin is exposed. A breeder stated I could use the S76 in the water but I would have to do it daily for 3 weeks(21 days) as 1Treatment. So how do you make sure only 1 drop of Scatt gets on your bird?
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
It can be potentially dangerous for the birds. I will get a q tip and I will dip it into the scatt and rub that onto the thigh of the birds. I haven't had an issue with it. In the future I will try to do a video on how I apply it.
@johngeddes48633 жыл бұрын
Chris can I ask what kind of pellets do you feed your birds.
@hayleypell24982 жыл бұрын
Hi what are the pallets you give the Gouldians. Thanks Hayley
@keithcamilleri99843 жыл бұрын
I have canaries but they wont touch their pellets, how can i change that please?
@wporter69585 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, What is the brand of pellets? I found some for my parrolett but none small enough for my gouldians. Thank you.
@georgeray6496 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris...once again!!!🙂 I have an orange headed gouldian. but confused and super curious on whether it's a male or a female. I would share my video of that particular bird. It would be great if you could help me. Please share your email so that I can attach the video. That way you can respond me Chris. Thanks much in advance.
@dawnjudd79414 жыл бұрын
that was very interesting , was thinking of getting s76 for my budgies , ive only got two , does it come with pipet for correct dosage for water ,was thinking of worming too , and does that have dosage pipet
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
No is usually doesn't come with a pipet.
@shamisraza3 жыл бұрын
Hi, My red avadavat beaks starts broking slowly. can u tell me what should i do?
@HaystanHopar4 жыл бұрын
Quick question I have a canary that is starting to lose its head feathers and I can see some baldness spots (very small) do you think it’s mites or something else or maybe he is molting, idk is this normal please help 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
Many times before the gouldian molts they start to lose their feathers. You can hold your bird to your ear and if you hear clicking noises when the bird breaths that mean it has mites and you should do a round of treatment for it.
@shakeelahmad10434 жыл бұрын
My gouldian finch suffering from Diarrhea. liquid, or watery bowel potty please tell me any medicine or midicine suspension... please
@firaschahine84843 жыл бұрын
Most likely you have Coccidiosis. Treat all your birds using Baycox.
@premsantharravindran15362 жыл бұрын
Hi Can I use tap water for s76 or bottle water please
@breeonmathura29844 жыл бұрын
Yo bro I need some advice have a pair of gouldians and they have hatched young approx 5 timed threw out young 4 times and abandoned the nest the last time, any advice?
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes breeding doesn't go how we want. It could be an array of things as to why the parents tossed or didn't feed the chicks. A few things would be like the pair is too young, they don't feel safe in their current environment (not enough privacy), an underlying health issue, not fed the right diet.
@joannehall6828 Жыл бұрын
Never mind I see It🎉😅❤
@kipi39214 жыл бұрын
I can't find KD water clear except from UK Ebay. Is there any comparable product in 2020 readily available in the USA?
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
Not sure reach out to gouldianfinch.com and see if they know.
@user-ip2yp6ch2t2 жыл бұрын
Добрый вечер можно узнать в каком сайте можно заказать S 76
@arturmedeiros82254 жыл бұрын
I have some goulians i put s76 on the water a today and gone pit tomorow do you tink they gone die or gone be fine i put 5 ml in to 4 cupes water its fine
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
That seems to be too much 76 in the cups. I would recommend that you read the instructions that came with the solution to provide that amount for your birds. Best of luck
@aimiamano16284 жыл бұрын
Thank you , my hen make an off sound like a crispy bread while she breathes and I m not sure what’s that.
@gboogie3603 жыл бұрын
Air sac mites
@alejandrozaldana35383 жыл бұрын
Great video and tips. I am wondering, I keep loosing Gouldians, they keep getting sick and die. I am not sure what I am doing wrong.
@birdnerd3 жыл бұрын
Are they in an aviary or in a cage I. Your house?
@alejandrozaldana35383 жыл бұрын
@@birdnerd They are in a cage. in my house, from what I can see they become droopy, with their head on their back, and end up on the floor at one point. They appear to eat and drink but somewhat difficult to tell.
@kimberlihahn664810 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, cannot get my society finchs to eat fresh vegetables and fruit.
@birdnerd10 ай бұрын
You could try adding some of their favorite foods mixed in with the veggies to help encourage them to eat them.
@firaschahine84843 жыл бұрын
Do you not treat for coccidiosis?
@birdnerd3 жыл бұрын
Yes I do
@GiangLe-yi3wo4 жыл бұрын
How do you treat diarrhea for canary?
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
Give them a bland diet of just seeds and No veggies. If the bird still has diarrhea after a few days I would consult your nearest avian vet.
@kathyburns31354 жыл бұрын
I have finches what would be a good nesting box
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
What kind of finches are they? I like to use the wooden boxes but finches will take a variety of nests.
@kathyburns31354 жыл бұрын
Zebra finches one is all white, I just got her a wooden nesting box
@virginiai14 жыл бұрын
@@kathyburns3135 I had a pair of society finches and useda smal, wicker nest for them. They bred like crazy!
@pedrodias1244 жыл бұрын
Should I apply SCATT yearly to my caged gouldian couple even if I keep them inside? Thanks for the video!
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
You should
@pedrodias1244 жыл бұрын
@@birdnerd Thank you!
@deneshtulsie3798 Жыл бұрын
Please if someone know how can I get S76 to buy can send me the information
@birdnerd Жыл бұрын
I have had a hard time finding any lately. Not sure if they have stopped making it.
@JuzzyUK Жыл бұрын
@@birdnerdwe have them in the UK
@maraleelachovsky47024 жыл бұрын
How do you clean out nest boxes?
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
I will usually take all of the old nest materials out and throw them in the garbage wash all the poop out let the nest dry and then let the birds build a new nest.
@MohammedMohammed-si1lm6 жыл бұрын
Did you ever breed java birds if you didnt buy and experience it with us
@birdnerd6 жыл бұрын
I have never bred Java Finches sorry.
@joannehall6828 Жыл бұрын
Pls send me the link to order another t-shirt thanks 😂
@maraleelachovsky47024 жыл бұрын
Do you spray the box for mites?
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
Yes I do I use a basic mite spray that I buy from my local pet store.
@juliogarcia9958 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE say GOULDIAN NOT GOLDIAN. They are not GOLD-ian. They are with a "U" sound.
@anthonycruise56606 жыл бұрын
Can you feed the finchs cucumber
@birdnerd6 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, Most all green vegetables and fruits can be given to birds.
@SumanDas-gu2uw5 жыл бұрын
Sir, my zebra finch is breathing with mouth wide open,please contact me a good Medicine.
@birdnerd4 жыл бұрын
There is a good chance it may have mites I would give it Scatt, or S-76 to treat for mites.
@antonesdelle-thomas87104 жыл бұрын
Can ultracare 8 in 1 mite and lice spray be used for air sac mites ?
@zebra_finches77093 жыл бұрын
We’re to buy it because my zebra finch got air sac. Mites
@dawnwellman62323 жыл бұрын
Scatt purchase from Amazon
@zebra_finches77093 жыл бұрын
Ok . I didn’t purchased in Amazon but I v’ buy in a pet shop
@zebra_finches77093 жыл бұрын
I tough that my zebra finch got mites but she turns out she lay eggs
@zebra_finches77093 жыл бұрын
But thank you so much
@momof4bostons6 жыл бұрын
Chris, my young pair I bought in February are almost out of molt. Both have light violet breasts. Male Orange head, Female black head, what would babies be , head color? Also in my small avairy I made from a china cabinet, could I add a male canary without a problem? Thank you.
@birdnerd6 жыл бұрын
Bonnie, congrats on your birds. if your gouldians don't have any hidden genes your babies would all be black head (YTB) purple breast. if they have other hidden genes in them then there could be a variety of possibilities for the chicks. With your small aviary do you have other birds in it? Canaries are larger and create bigger messes than most other birds.
@momof4bostons6 жыл бұрын
birdnerd , I only have the pair of Goulds. So I should forget the canary and get another pair of Goulds. Thank you!