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: Only after examining the bird will a veterinarian or experienced bird keeper be able to determing if the beak should be trimmed.

: Yes, definitely do spray the other bird!  Even after the problem is under control both birds should be sprayed once a week in the Summer months and once a month in the Winter.  To prevent mites, basically, ALL birds should be sprayed regularly with a pyrethrin solution.

: : Thanks so much!  Am I correct in assuming that I should NOT cut his beak down for him?  Will he break it off himself or should I wait until he is better?  He is still eating and drinking fine.

: : I also have another parakeet in another cage - should I spray him as a preventative measure?  I would assume so.

: : Thanks so much!

: : : Your bird is afflicted by a mite infestation.

: : : Every day for a week spray (lightly) the bird and the immediate area around the cage with an avian insecticide that contains .05% pyrethrin as the active ingredient.  Then, to keep the problem from returning, spray once a week.


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