Good hygiene will help. Avisafe (Enviroclens)
is effective against both of these groups of germs and Aviclens (Saniclens) is very effective at preventing the spread of these bugs through the drinking water.The most vulnerable birds
are hand-reared chicks of all species. Candida, a yeast, is the most common cause of "slow crop". The veterinary treatment is an anti-fungal drug. A valuable alternative is Potent Brew.
This powerful probiotic is quite acidic (yeasts don't like acidic environments) and the bacteria it contains compete very effectively with the yeasts so exclude them from the crop. It is possible that
Colloidal Silver may be effective but we have no experience of this as yet.
Prevention is better than cure and Potent Brew
is very effective if given to hand reared chicks every day.
For some reason cockatiels (including adults) are also very prone to candida infections though almost any species can be affected.
Aviclens (Saniclens) is the best defence in collections of these birds. Although cockatiels are particularly vulnerable many other species can sucumb.
The fungus aspergillus is also a very
common cause of bird disease. Again good hygiene is the best prevention. Use of Wheeze-Eeze regularly in the bird room will help keep it in check along with Avisafe (Enviroclens) and
Aviclens (Saniclens). If you suspect aspergillus you should contact your vet for an accurate diagnosis.
Prevention is the best defence. Good nutrition (Daily Essentials
to provide the necessary vitamins to help your bird fight infections) and Flourish herbal nutricines to stimulate the immune system. Flourish
is available in a stand alone supplement or as part of ProBoost SuperMax or in Feast eggfood. For already sick birds it is incorporated in Poly-Aid and Special Needs
Diet as well as the product Flourish.
