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Air Sac Mites

What are Air Sac Mites and how can they be treated? Air Sac Mite are a common cause of difficult breathing in Gouldian Finches. For many years these little mites have been a constant irritation to Gouldian breeders and have resulted in many deaths...

What size crop needle should I use to feed my bird?

The table below gives a good guide to what size crop needle is suitable for different bird species.

How do I use a crop needle to feed my bird?

We do recommend that if you have not used a crop needle before and/or are not very familiar with handling birds that you seek advice from your veterinarian and have them show you first hand how to use it. Here are some videos from our friends at Veta