If it has a gut, it can get worms!
Birds need to be wormed every three months (four times a year). It can be easier for some to remember to worm at the start of every season – Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring. If you haven’t tackled it yet, no problem – consider this your friendly nudge to get it done now!
Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security if you have suspended aviaries or concrete floors. Birds need regular worming, no question. It’s important to choose a worming medicine that kills all worms, like Vetafarm’s Wormout Gel.
Wormout Gel
Wormout Gel effectively kills all intestinal worms, including Thread Worm (Capillaria spp.), Tapeworm (Raillietina spp., Choanotaenia spp.), Roundworm (Ascaridia spp.), Caecal Worm (Heterakis gallinarum), and Hookworm (Acuaria spp.).
This in-water treatment is an easy way to administer the dose. For fussy drinkers, you can add a dash of orange juice or give directly via a crop needle. Any way to get it into the gut!
Attention Breeders – It’s crucial to administer worming treatment to the parents before the eggs hatch. Additionally, repeat the worming process once the young have fledged and again when they are fully weaned and moved to other enclosures.
Pesky Bird Parasites
As much as we love summer, the warm weather can attract unwelcome guests like mites, fleas, and ticks, posing potential health risks for your feathered companion. Ensure their well-being by maintaining a clean cage regularly.
We recommend using a product like Vetafarm Avicare – a safe and effective way to clean cages, toys, perches, and other equipment by removing any bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
If you think there may be an infestation of mites and lice, then Avian Insect Liquidator is a great product to use in the nest, perches, floors, indoor cages, and even directly on the bird.
For poultry, parasites can cause serious health issues. Laying Hen Wormout Solution is a simple in-water treatment for intestinal parasites in laying hens with no withholding period on eggs.
Your Bird Environment Cleaning List
Daily
⬜ Clean your feeders and water dishes (keep 2 of each bowl so you can easily rotate)
⬜ Clean up any dropped husks or food
⬜ Remove any uneaten food
⬜ Dispose of any faecal matter/anything else thrown on the floor
Weekly
⬜ If caged, change the baselining
⬜ Ensure bathing water is changed
⬜ Clean and disinfect housing and toys with Avicare
⬜ Wipe, sweep or vacuum the floor and disinfect
⬜ Check any toys for wear and rust. Dispose of it if necessary
Monthly
⬜ Remove birds completely and give the area a good clean/scrub. Ensure the area is dry, spray with Avicare and return the birds
⬜ Conduct a perimeter inspection – check for hazards or areas where birds could escape
Note:
- Isolate sick birds and quarantine new avian arrivals.
- If you have a bird that has passed away, remove feeders for at least two weeks and thoroughly clean them, including areas under feeders.
- Wash hands before and after handling birds and their environment.
Remember, each bird environment is unique, so adjust the cleaning routine based on your specific setup and the number of birds in your care. Always use pet-safe cleaning products, and observe your bird for signs of stress or discomfort during and after cleaning.
