Gouldian not feeling well

hoppa · Post by **hoppa** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:05 pm

hello,
I have a male gouldian approximately 2 years old that has the following symptoms -

opens mouth like something in his throat
rubs beak on perch
stretches neck
slight, slight clicking noise

I treated him (and his mate) with scatt a few weeks ago because I heard some slight clicking. However, the past few days he's been sleeping quite a bit, which is uncharacteristic for him.

He seems to be eating and drinking fine, is not fluffed up and does make his rounds around the cage - just not as much.

Any ideas and/or treatment suggestions?

thanks,
mike

EmilyHurd · Post by **EmilyHurd** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:34 am

You should try treating him again, b/c that sounds like air sac mites..

Post by **Hilary** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:18 pm

I agree with Emily - you can treat a second time with Scatt (I think after 21 days?). If it's mites, that would take care of it.

EmilyHurd · Post by **EmilyHurd** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 9:30 pm

Love your new picture Hilary!

Post by **Hilary** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:26 am

Thanks Emily!

Mike, how is your gould doing?