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GPA101911· Gouldian Preservation Association 101911
Hi Winnie, It has been interesting learning more about soy. It's something I had never given any thought to before. My initial reason for writing was concern...
Winnie, ... In a hurry I missed a few words in the sentence, what I meant to say was that the nesting bird holds its droppings until it is relieved by its...
I applied olive oil to the dark nodules on the toes of my star finch to no avail. I guess I did not leave the oil on long enough to soak in or the nodules...
All of this discussion about worms has caused concern. What are signs of worm infestation? Can you see worms in the stool? Will the stool be weird looking,...
... signs of worm infestation? Can you see worms in the stool? Will the stool be weird looking, too wet, too dry? ... & less than thrifty," please explain....
Hi Wick, Thank you for sharing you views on Air Sac and worming treatments for Gouldians. How long is "since then" for which you have not needed to treat for...
Hi Aves, I enjoyed reading your post on the Blue Gouldian. My curiosity could not be cured without looking at page 12 in the book entitled"The Gouldian Finch"...
Hi Sandy, I really enjoyed your sharing at GPA101911. Learning what other breeders are feeding allows us to compare what foods have similar nutritional value...
Hi Deb, I am really disappointed that you have not found the solution to the feet problem in you Star finches. As I remember, you wrote that you had treated...
Hi Gail, Welcome to GPA 101911! I appreciate your post in response to Deb's concern about worming. I am wondering if you would like to share your method of...
In a message dated 10/1/02 7:58:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Gfinches2@... writes: winnie << Hi Wick, Thank you for sharing you views on Air Sac and...
In a message dated 10/1/02 9:59:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Gfinches2@... writes: << I am wondering if you have any suggestion for the feet nodules which ...
Aves ... finch and ... finch ... change ... I find it hard to accept that this is a change in the feather structure. For the Gouldian to exhibit the blue is...
Winnie, ... All my aviaries have a catching pen. Just a small enclosure made of bird wire, usually just inside the entrance door. Serves as an escape proof ...
... treat ... If I suspect air sac mites, I'd use the Ivermectin. It's purchased in 50 ml bottles; the monthly dosage for a sighthound is .1 ml per 40 pounds...
... It would be doubtful that dogs would give worms to birds. Many canine parasites are canine specific and exist only on the dog. Many are transmitted by...
Due to the vets suggestion to treat for scaly leg mites, I treated my small flock once every two weeks for four (4) treatments with Ivermectin. The Star with...
Deb, Its really hard to diagnose and to tell what regiments should be given, over the internet, but 4 tx's of ivermectin seems to be a lot, in my opinion, but ...
Hi Winnie, Over here in Belgium almost every municipality or city has a Bird Club on wich birdlovers freely can join. These Clubs are linked to one of the two...
Hi GPA101911, I wanted to let you know that I have read the GPA101911 posts, but I have been busy, staying up until 3:00 AM several nights, getting some 400...
Will be there bright and early, unfortunately (hate having to get up so early), as that means I have to leave before the crack of dawn to get there. Have to be...
Had a fun time in Nashville, TN, even though none of my birds took Best In Show, but I don't mind getting beat by the person whose bird did take BIS. 36...
Hello all, I've been trying to read through the many posts here--it's going slow but I'm enjoying it :-) Sometimes I read and think "I was wondering about...
In a message dated 10/5/02 7:50:12 PM Pacific Daylight Time, gouldians@... writes: << "The canary and finch birds are special in the bird kingdom because...
... finch to no avail. I guess I did not leave the oil on long enough to soak in or the nodules have been on for too long and harded. I tried to wipe off the...
... my small flock once every two weeks for four (4) treatments with Ivermectin. The Star with the worst nodules on the toes still has the ugly nodules after...
Hi GPA101911, I am back from the Nashville Show and I will write about the show before responding to posts. I noticed that Billy Cochran has posted the show...
Hi GPA101911, I talked to Lisa Murphy and Billy Cochran about their preparations for showing and showing of Gouldians. If I don't get everything written...
In a message dated 10/8/02 8:07:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Gfinches2@... writes: << Some breeders rent show cages from people who are selling them at the...