Common Finch Diseases
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Respiratory Signs, Chronic Depression, Weightloss: Aspergillosis (fungal disease), bacterial infections / pneumonia, nutritional deficiencies (Hypovitaminosis A), air sac mites (Gouldian Finches), upper respiratory tract infections (bacteria, mycoplasma), Polyoma Virus or inhaled toxins.
Genetic Diseases - Affecting primarily mutation and/or in-bred finches (Gouldians / Zebras)
Masses on Legs and Feet (Scaly Leg Disease) - can be caused by Knemidokoptes mites (especially European Golf Finches), swelling from strangulated fibers or insect bites.
Eye Problems / Conjunctivitis: Herpes virus infection; Mycoplasmal Conjunctivitis or Blepharitis
Scaly Legs - Knemidokoptes mites, but may also genetic or nutritional
Feather Loss from Head - Feather mites or aggression by other birds in its environment.
- Seed in Droppings - Cochlosoma infections, Vitamin E or selenium deficiency, enteritis, lack of grit.
- Voluminous White Droppings - Campylobacteriosis, pancreatic insufficiency
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