i found a baby bird and he is covered in theses things, what can i do besides the VET
2006-07-14 04:01:28 · 7 answers · asked by smokingstonersweetheart 4 in Pets ➔ Birds
If it is a baby bird all you can do is take it to the Vet,that would be the best thing for the baby bird.
2006-07-14 04:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by myangel_101211 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All wild birds are covered with mites. It is completely normal.. Totally uncomfortable for a human when you get these things all over you. There is no use in trying to get rid of them, they come free with the bird. Take the baby to a wildlife shelter and take a shower!! If you want a bird without mites, go buy one from a pet store.
2006-07-14 16:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by terrapinqueen76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wild animals naturally have parasites, if the bird is not ill try to leave it where the parent birds can look after it. If the vet is not an option you can sit the bird on an ant hill, the ants will clear off the bugs. Don't use any products on it that are not specifically made for birds, they can contain things which are poisonous to birds, or will destroy the waterproofing in their feathers.
2006-07-14 04:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by JadeDragonMage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gently bathe him in just warm water and gently pick the mites off.
Dont use a mite spray intended for dogs, cats, or reptiles this can kill them, you can use a comericail mite spray intended for birds.
Or you can give the bird to a wildlife rescue center
you can contact me for more questions at fatwhale90@yahoo.com
2006-07-14 04:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by fatwhale90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get mite spray and a mite protector that hooks onto the side of the cage. CLEAN! good luck!
2006-07-14 04:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by asdfgh. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wal mart has a product called "bird protector" try that
2006-07-14 04:04:42 · answer #6 · answered by jamie5511 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use baby oil
2006-07-14 04:04:28 · answer #7 · answered by mylitlzoo_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋