Air Sac Mite

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Air Sac Mite

Post by exile » Tue Aug 05, 2014 11:49 am

I have several Canaries and recently began suspecting I might have an air sac mite problem, so I treated them last night with SCAT http://www.allbirdproducts.com/newprodu ... scatt.html and am pleased to say, this morning the symptoms are greatly reduced and the birds seem happy and are going about their business as they should. They have been preening more than I thought they should and displayed that telltale "clicking" sound day and night. I'm very encouraged this morning. Thought I might pass along some good news.....Tom
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Re: Air Sac Mite

Post by Sally » Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:35 pm

That is good news! With an air sac mite infestation, you should see improvement fairly quickly. When people suspect ASM, treat with Scatt, and don't see improvement, that often means that it is something else causing the clicking. Sounds like you are on the right track.

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Re: Air Sac Mite

Post by Teagarden » Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:41 am

exile Welcome to the forum. There is a great deal of information here & numerous members willing to share their expertise.
Glad to hear your canaries are on the mend.

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Re: Air Sac Mite

Post by delray » Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:42 am

Welcome to the forum! Us members all always here to help, so ask away! Also reading older topics could help you with some off your problems. Enjoy! :D
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