Post by LittleBudgie2005 on Dec 18, 2006 7:19:47 GMT 7
Without knowing specifically what canary disease your bird has, you'll have to treat it for general ill health. However this can be risky, Canaries can get sick and die within a few hours. The poor things are highly susceptible to infections.
MITES:-
Mites are tiny creatures no larger than the smallest pin head. Yet when they number in the thousands they can wreak havoc on your canary's physical health and emotional attitude. Plus they carry other diseases that may make matters worse and that can be spread through out your aviary.
There are basically four kinds of mites, and therefore, four symptoms to look for...
Air Sac Mites...
Actually take up residence inside your canary’s throat and lungs. Air Sac Mites will KILL your canary if...
Scaly Leg and Face Mites...or Parakeet Mites...
These pests like to chomp on your canary's feet, legs, and face causing a scaly build-up.
Feather Mites...
Feather mites feed on, not only decaying feather residue, but some will actually burrow into your canary's healthy feathers to find food.
Red Mites...
Are the most common mites and the best known. They are the vampires of the mite kingdom, (Sucking your canary's blood at night then going into hiding at daylight.)
Lice:-
Similar to mites, lice can multiply until your canary suffers and dies. Although not as much a problem as mites, be aware of how lice can make your bird sick and ugly.
UPSET STOMACH...
Or Enteritis is a common canary disease problem. The sure signs of stomach problems are cramps, bloating,
indigestion, diarrhea and many more.
TAPEWORMS...
Tapeworms will consume nutrients from the food your bird eats. This may leave your bird malnourished and sickly. And if your canary is losing weight, it would be a good idea to have an avian vet take a look at his droppings.
You likely will see NO symptoms in your daily care of canaries until it's too late. The tapeworms will multiply until they block your birds digestive tract, at this point death is not far away and there is little you can do.
You may see a little blood at the vent and you may also see your canary listlessly sitting on the bottom of the cage one day. This is why it is important to regularly worm your canary(ies.)
MITES:-
Mites are tiny creatures no larger than the smallest pin head. Yet when they number in the thousands they can wreak havoc on your canary's physical health and emotional attitude. Plus they carry other diseases that may make matters worse and that can be spread through out your aviary.
There are basically four kinds of mites, and therefore, four symptoms to look for...
Air Sac Mites...
Actually take up residence inside your canary’s throat and lungs. Air Sac Mites will KILL your canary if...
Scaly Leg and Face Mites...or Parakeet Mites...
These pests like to chomp on your canary's feet, legs, and face causing a scaly build-up.
Feather Mites...
Feather mites feed on, not only decaying feather residue, but some will actually burrow into your canary's healthy feathers to find food.
Red Mites...
Are the most common mites and the best known. They are the vampires of the mite kingdom, (Sucking your canary's blood at night then going into hiding at daylight.)
Lice:-
Similar to mites, lice can multiply until your canary suffers and dies. Although not as much a problem as mites, be aware of how lice can make your bird sick and ugly.
UPSET STOMACH...
Or Enteritis is a common canary disease problem. The sure signs of stomach problems are cramps, bloating,
indigestion, diarrhea and many more.
TAPEWORMS...
Tapeworms will consume nutrients from the food your bird eats. This may leave your bird malnourished and sickly. And if your canary is losing weight, it would be a good idea to have an avian vet take a look at his droppings.
You likely will see NO symptoms in your daily care of canaries until it's too late. The tapeworms will multiply until they block your birds digestive tract, at this point death is not far away and there is little you can do.
You may see a little blood at the vent and you may also see your canary listlessly sitting on the bottom of the cage one day. This is why it is important to regularly worm your canary(ies.)
