MiaCarter
Thanks Mia.
I'm very curious to see if we'll get some feathers coming in. I really want to grab him and take a good look at those bald spots, but want to give him a chance to settle in first. The poor little birdling has had enough stress for now.
He really is a little sweetheart and sings all the time.
~Elana~
Genetic Baldness
- lovezebs
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Re: Genetic Baldness
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- MiaCarter
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Re: Genetic Baldness
lovezebs - I was looking at a couple of those photos in another thread and there's a patch of skin on the back of his head that looked a bit red.
Does he seem itchy to you?
If he doesn't start showing improvement within a week or two, I'd probably treat him for mites.
Does he seem itchy to you?
If he doesn't start showing improvement within a week or two, I'd probably treat him for mites.
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13 Zebra Finches....and 2 squeeps!
3 Society Finches
6 Gouldians
1 Weaver
1 Pintail Whydah
2 Cockatiels
2 Parakeets
....along with 1 MinPin, 1 Pug, 1 JRT, 1 Yorkie, 2 Chihuahuas and 15 cats.
www.PetFinchFacts.com
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Re: Genetic Baldness
Proven or not, there is a common belief that Gouldians require more iodine in their diet than other birds, for a healthy moult.
This is worth reading, if you haven't already.
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/features_balding.php
Good luck.
This is worth reading, if you haven't already.
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/features_balding.php
Good luck.
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- Sally
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Re: Genetic Baldness
That was always my understanding too, that if Gouldians didn't get enough iodine in their diet, they were subject to balding. When I had Gouldians, I always offered free choice kelp in a cup.Sunbay wrote: Proven or not, there is a common belief that Gouldians require more iodine in their diet than other birds, for a healthy moult.
This is worth reading, if you haven't already.
http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/features_balding.php
Good luck.
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Re: Genetic Baldness
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56