Scaly face is a common condition in birds caused by a mite called Knemidocoptes. This scaly face condition is seen mostly in budgerigars and by knowing what symptoms to look for you will be able to provide treatment to your bird as soon as possible. If the mites are not identified early the damage could be severe.

Knemidocoptes is a burrowing mite that can cause disfiguring changes of the beak, legs and feet of birds. The mite has a three-week life cycle and stays on the bird the whole time. The mites burrow into the skin and feather follicles around the cere, feet, and face, and feed on keratin. As the mites burrow they leave characteristic honeycomb lesions. The mites are transmitted from bird to bird by close contact.

Paraketts are one of the most affectionate, entertaining, intelligent and fun pets anyone could ask for.

If you want a pet that is low maintaince, high energy, loving, and that will provide hours, even years, of joy, a parakeet is for you.

Picking a pretty bird, setting up a nice cage and going about your life waiting to be “entertained” is not the way to get the most from your bird. Parakeets love interaction. Love to fly, be talked to, held and played with. The more time you spend talking to your bird, the more talkative they will be. Therefore, the more enjoyment and bonding you will receive. Be very hands on.