quill or feathermite

found this on another site thought i might share this as it may come in useful

1 tablespoon of vaseline
1 tablespoon of 'flowers of sulphur'
1 teaspoon of lighter fuel

Mix together to make a paste apply on affected area(best to apply to an area bigger than is affected).The birds skin will change from a blueish colour to a sand colour the following day.A bit messy but it does work.In a loft where there is a history of this condition treat ALL the birds in that section just before they moult.

The above is a tried and tested treatment used for many years.I myself have used it and can say NOBODY will post a treatment which will cure the problem better. Its 100% effective.

very interesting ian, thanks for that......would be a bit worried about the lighter fuel though...

but very good tip if it works...

Alugan from vets

interesting tip eh ian never had the mite but certainly a handy tip

edgie wrote:

Alugan from vets

I used that every week for my dog edgie, when we got him he had demadetic mange and had to be bathed a couple of times a week for around 6 months.

can it be used as a dip for pigeons for lice

Just put it on affected area

Ivomec on perches works. However, Diatamaceous Earth powder works better and is cheaper. Big bag is cheap. I use it on the dog blankets in tick season. Gets rid of worms also.