Spraying for parasites and de-worming?

[Nick67]

In the printed literature that I got from the animal shelter it mentioned Spraying for parasites and de-worming every so often, what do the members here recommend?

Also my Red Bellied :red: lifts his wings and screeches every time my daughter goes near him, but he flies in her room in the morning to sit next to her so I don't think he dislikes her. He doesn't do that to me or my friend when she comes up to visit.

Any one offer anything on this behaviour?

Thanks in advance.

 

[WilliamKenyon]

With bird worming i use ruddocs bird wormer which is a liquid that you mix into the birds water. I give this to Cleo roughly every 3 to 4 moths.

as with your daughters problem you need to get him used to her in the same way as you tamed him. If he goes to bite her you can clench your fist and let him bite the back of tour hand as it hurts less.

Rudducks Bird Wormer 150 mL - ENFIELD PRODUCE

 

[RavensGryf]

I think the literature from the animal shelter was geared towards dogs and cats.

Worms are not usually a problem in pet parrots unless they're routinely in the dirt, or are on the ground outside pecking around. You might hear of it more in some species such as grass parakeets or other ground birds in an outdoor aviary setting because they're on the ground a lot.

 

[Nick67]

Thank you for your replies.

The literature was for parrots and says, worm every 3-6 months and spray for mites every 6-12 weeks so I wasn't sure.

He doesn't go outside, he won't even step up in to my hand yet, so putting a harness on him is a long way off

And his cage is cleaned every day and the paper on the floor changed two or 3 times a day so no build up.

He hates being sprayed, in fact he has a total hatred of water, even puffs up and shakes his head and sneezes when I run the kitchen tap. I have tried a tray and he won't do that, I guess some kale or spinach soaked and put in a tray is the only option?

He doesn't bite my daughter, it's just the wings up and screeching thing, and it's only her, no other females or people.

Step up on to hand starts next week, so that should be interesting :52:

 

[Nick67]

Oh it also says he should have a crop tube worming yearly, is that necessary?

Good luck to the vet if it is!!!

 

[Nick67]

Oh I have just realised that they have copied all that from the internet

Caring for Your parrot

 

[RavensGryf]

Bringing a stool sample is part of a new bird vet check up. It will be analyzed for parasites, and if evidence of worms is found, the vet will give treatment. Beyond that, no, you don't need to worry about him constantly getting worms like the handout is leading you to wonder. It is your option to bring a stool sample to the vet periodically, but if he is just in your house, I think it's safe to say he's not going to pick up a parasite infection.

 

[Nick67]

Thank you for the information, that's what I thought.