I like 👍 your videos on birds for me you’re the best because you EXPLAIN AND show the birds 🦅 Though I’ve been breeding birds for nearly 55 years I always like 👍 a lot watching bird videos and hear 👂 other breeders specially now that’s I’m a pensioner and got more time.
Dear birdnerd, I have a humble suggestion for you. I like very much your wooden DIY cage. However you said that bird droppings are a major concern. May I suggest to place a wire mesh on the floor too and a tray for droppings. This helps a lot to keep your cages cleaner, eliminates mites and makes it easies to clean. I am a bird breeder of greenfinches and canaries. From what I saw, your birds are in excellent condition but mites are one of my regular concerns too. Many thanks James.
Great and informative video, thanks. One correction. Sun does not provide birds with vitamins. 🙂 Sunlight helps them to synthetize certain vitamins necessary for their functioning and healthy life. 👍
that was very interesting , was thinking of getting s76 for my budgies , ive only got two , does it come with pipet for correct dosage for water ,was thinking of worming too , and does that have dosage pipet
Hi birdnerd! Is there a daily vitamin you can recommend for my zebra finches? They get seed with vitamin pellets plus greens but just throw the pellets out of their dish (they will eat as a last resort lol). Thanks for your videos, love your content!
Thanks there is a vitamin supplement that you can buy online and most pet smart stores carry. I have used them before but only a couple times a month so that I’m not overloading them with vitamins.
Hi Cris, There are warnings about potential accidental overdosing the birds when applying Scatt using 1drop topically to the bird(s). Now I am afraid to use it because it states that 2 drops could kill the bird. I cannot imagine trying to hold the bird securely & trying to give only 1drop where skin is exposed. A breeder stated I could use the S76 in the water but I would have to do it daily for 3 weeks(21 days) as 1Treatment. So how do you make sure only 1 drop of Scatt gets on your bird?
It can be potentially dangerous for the birds. I will get a q tip and I will dip it into the scatt and rub that onto the thigh of the birds. I haven't had an issue with it. In the future I will try to do a video on how I apply it.
Quick question I have a canary that is starting to lose its head feathers and I can see some baldness spots (very small) do you think it’s mites or something else or maybe he is molting, idk is this normal please help 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Many times before the gouldian molts they start to lose their feathers. You can hold your bird to your ear and if you hear clicking noises when the bird breaths that mean it has mites and you should do a round of treatment for it.
Hi mate, just bought a couple of birds from somebody who said they were around 6 months old , not sure if this is right as 2 of the hens have black beaks and 2 of the cocks have red tipped beaks, can these signs be seen in young birds , the guy is scaling down and so in the back of my mind I just wonder if he’s sold me some of his older birds, thanks for any advice, enjoy your clips, keep it up.
Yo bro I need some advice have a pair of gouldians and they have hatched young approx 5 timed threw out young 4 times and abandoned the nest the last time, any advice?
Sometimes breeding doesn't go how we want. It could be an array of things as to why the parents tossed or didn't feed the chicks. A few things would be like the pair is too young, they don't feel safe in their current environment (not enough privacy), an underlying health issue, not fed the right diet.
Hi Chris...once again!!!🙂 I have an orange headed gouldian. but confused and super curious on whether it's a male or a female. I would share my video of that particular bird. It would be great if you could help me. Please share your email so that I can attach the video. That way you can respond me Chris. Thanks much in advance.
I have some goulians i put s76 on the water a today and gone pit tomorow do you tink they gone die or gone be fine i put 5 ml in to 4 cupes water its fine
That seems to be too much 76 in the cups. I would recommend that you read the instructions that came with the solution to provide that amount for your birds. Best of luck
I will usually take all of the old nest materials out and throw them in the garbage wash all the poop out let the nest dry and then let the birds build a new nest.
@@birdnerd They are in a cage. in my house, from what I can see they become droopy, with their head on their back, and end up on the floor at one point. They appear to eat and drink but somewhat difficult to tell.
be careful with scatt! when I first started out, I used much more than intended accidentally and this ended up killing my gloster female overnight. use only 2 drops
If the birds are heavily infected with mites scatt can kill too many mites at the same time which can block the birds airway and they can't breath and will die.
birdnerd what if you have a bird that is heavily effected with mites and you use 1 drop of Scatt and wait after 21 days and repeat? Is that okay? Hopping that doesn’t kill the poor bird 🙏🏻
Chris, my young pair I bought in February are almost out of molt. Both have light violet breasts. Male Orange head, Female black head, what would babies be , head color? Also in my small avairy I made from a china cabinet, could I add a male canary without a problem? Thank you.
Bonnie, congrats on your birds. if your gouldians don't have any hidden genes your babies would all be black head (YTB) purple breast. if they have other hidden genes in them then there could be a variety of possibilities for the chicks. With your small aviary do you have other birds in it? Canaries are larger and create bigger messes than most other birds.
I thank so much Chris.
I like 👍 your videos on birds for me you’re the best because you EXPLAIN AND show the birds 🦅 Though I’ve been breeding birds for nearly 55 years I always like 👍 a lot watching bird videos and hear 👂 other breeders specially now that’s I’m a pensioner and got more time.
Thank you for the information on the Lady Goulds, I just bought a young pair last month.
You're welcome hopefully everything works out great for you.
This was an amazing video! So informative x
Thank you
Great video , can you please add the names of those products in description and maybe a link where you purchased them
Am happy to watch your video thanks
Dear birdnerd, I have a humble suggestion for you. I like very much your wooden DIY cage. However you
said that bird droppings are a major concern. May I suggest to place a wire mesh on the floor too and a tray for droppings. This helps a lot to keep your cages cleaner, eliminates mites and makes it easies to clean.
I am a bird breeder of greenfinches and canaries. From what I saw, your birds are in excellent condition but mites are one of my regular concerns too. Many thanks James.
Great suggestions and I agree with you. Thank you!
Hi Chris, What is the brand of pellets? I found some for my parrolett but none small enough for my gouldians.
Thank you.
Where can I get this S76 product?
Great and informative video, thanks. One correction. Sun does not provide birds with vitamins. 🙂
Sunlight helps them to synthetize certain vitamins necessary for their functioning and healthy life. 👍
Chris can I ask what kind of pellets do you feed your birds.
Hi, My red avadavat beaks starts broking slowly. can u tell me what should i do?
How do I get S76 to buy?
I have canaries but they wont touch their pellets, how can i change that please?
Hi what are the pallets you give the Gouldians. Thanks Hayley
Hi Can I use tap water for s76 or bottle water please
that was very interesting , was thinking of getting s76 for my budgies , ive only got two , does it come with pipet for correct dosage for water ,was thinking of worming too , and does that have dosage pipet
No is usually doesn't come with a pipet.
Hi birdnerd! Is there a daily vitamin you can recommend for my zebra finches? They get seed with vitamin pellets plus greens but just throw the pellets out of their dish (they will eat as a last resort lol). Thanks for your videos, love your content!
Thanks there is a vitamin supplement that you can buy online and most pet smart stores carry. I have used them before but only a couple times a month so that I’m not overloading them with vitamins.
Hi Cris, There are warnings about potential accidental overdosing the birds when applying Scatt using 1drop topically to the bird(s). Now I am afraid to use it because it states that 2 drops could kill the bird. I cannot imagine trying to hold the bird securely & trying to give only 1drop where skin is exposed. A breeder stated I could use the S76 in the water but I would have to do it daily for 3 weeks(21 days) as 1Treatment. So how do you make sure only 1 drop of Scatt gets on your bird?
It can be potentially dangerous for the birds. I will get a q tip and I will dip it into the scatt and rub that onto the thigh of the birds. I haven't had an issue with it. In the future I will try to do a video on how I apply it.
Quick question I have a canary that is starting to lose its head feathers and I can see some baldness spots (very small) do you think it’s mites or something else or maybe he is molting, idk is this normal please help 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Many times before the gouldian molts they start to lose their feathers. You can hold your bird to your ear and if you hear clicking noises when the bird breaths that mean it has mites and you should do a round of treatment for it.
Hi mate, just bought a couple of birds from somebody who said they were around 6 months old , not sure if this is right as 2 of the hens have black beaks and 2 of the cocks have red tipped beaks, can these signs be seen in young birds , the guy is scaling down and so in the back of my mind I just wonder if he’s sold me some of his older birds, thanks for any advice, enjoy your clips, keep it up.
I can't find KD water clear except from UK Ebay. Is there any comparable product in 2020 readily available in the USA?
Not sure reach out to gouldianfinch.com and see if they know.
Yo bro I need some advice have a pair of gouldians and they have hatched young approx 5 timed threw out young 4 times and abandoned the nest the last time, any advice?
Sometimes breeding doesn't go how we want. It could be an array of things as to why the parents tossed or didn't feed the chicks. A few things would be like the pair is too young, they don't feel safe in their current environment (not enough privacy), an underlying health issue, not fed the right diet.
Hi Chris...once again!!!🙂
I have an orange headed gouldian. but confused and super curious on whether it's a male or a female. I would share my video of that particular bird. It would be great if you could help me. Please share your email so that I can attach the video. That way you can respond me Chris. Thanks much in advance.
I have some goulians i put s76 on the water a today and gone pit tomorow do you tink they gone die or gone be fine i put 5 ml in to 4 cupes water its fine
That seems to be too much 76 in the cups. I would recommend that you read the instructions that came with the solution to provide that amount for your birds. Best of luck
How do you clean out nest boxes?
I will usually take all of the old nest materials out and throw them in the garbage wash all the poop out let the nest dry and then let the birds build a new nest.
Great video and tips. I am wondering, I keep loosing Gouldians, they keep getting sick and die. I am not sure what I am doing wrong.
Are they in an aviary or in a cage I. Your house?
@@birdnerd They are in a cage. in my house, from what I can see they become droopy, with their head on their back, and end up on the floor at one point. They appear to eat and drink but somewhat difficult to tell.
Do you spray the box for mites?
Yes I do I use a basic mite spray that I buy from my local pet store.
Thank you , my hen make an off sound like a crispy bread while she breathes and I m not sure what’s that.
Air sac mites
Should I apply SCATT yearly to my caged gouldian couple even if I keep them inside? Thanks for the video!
You should
@@birdnerd Thank you!
Did you ever breed java birds if you didnt buy and experience it with us
I have never bred Java Finches sorry.
My gouldian finch suffering from Diarrhea. liquid, or watery bowel potty please tell me any medicine or midicine suspension... please
Most likely you have Coccidiosis. Treat all your birds using Baycox.
Do you not treat for coccidiosis?
Yes I do
I have finches what would be a good nesting box
What kind of finches are they? I like to use the wooden boxes but finches will take a variety of nests.
Zebra finches one is all white, I just got her a wooden nesting box
@@kathyburns3135 I had a pair of society finches and useda smal, wicker nest for them. They bred like crazy!
How do you treat diarrhea for canary?
Give them a bland diet of just seeds and No veggies. If the bird still has diarrhea after a few days I would consult your nearest avian vet.
be careful with scatt! when I first started out, I used much more than intended accidentally and this ended up killing my gloster female overnight. use only 2 drops
If the birds are heavily infected with mites scatt can kill too many mites at the same time which can block the birds airway and they can't breath and will die.
birdnerd what if you have a bird that is heavily effected with mites and you use 1 drop of Scatt and wait after 21 days and repeat? Is that okay? Hopping that doesn’t kill the poor bird 🙏🏻
Please if someone know how can I get S76 to buy can send me the information
I have had a hard time finding any lately. Not sure if they have stopped making it.
@@birdnerdwe have them in the UK
Добрый вечер можно узнать в каком сайте можно заказать S 76
Can you feed the finchs cucumber
Yes you can, Most all green vegetables and fruits can be given to birds.
Sir, my zebra finch is breathing with mouth wide open,please contact me a good Medicine.
There is a good chance it may have mites I would give it Scatt, or S-76 to treat for mites.
Can ultracare 8 in 1 mite and lice spray be used for air sac mites ?
Never mind I see It🎉😅❤
Pls send me the link to order another t-shirt thanks 😂
Chris, my young pair I bought in February are almost out of molt. Both have light violet breasts. Male Orange head, Female black head, what would babies be , head color? Also in my small avairy I made from a china cabinet, could I add a male canary without a problem? Thank you.
Bonnie, congrats on your birds. if your gouldians don't have any hidden genes your babies would all be black head (YTB) purple breast. if they have other hidden genes in them then there could be a variety of possibilities for the chicks. With your small aviary do you have other birds in it? Canaries are larger and create bigger messes than most other birds.
birdnerd , I only have the pair of Goulds. So I should forget the canary and get another pair of Goulds. Thank you!
Unfortunately, cannot get my society finchs to eat fresh vegetables and fruit.
You could try adding some of their favorite foods mixed in with the veggies to help encourage them to eat them.
We’re to buy it because my zebra finch got air sac. Mites
Scatt purchase from Amazon
Ok . I didn’t purchased in Amazon but I v’ buy in a pet shop
I tough that my zebra finch got mites but she turns out she lay eggs
But thank you so much
PLEASE say GOULDIAN NOT GOLDIAN.
They are not GOLD-ian. They are with a "U" sound.