Dr. Rob: Trying to edit this question unsuccessfully. Somewhere in your material or book, I think I read that when the gouldians rub their beaks on the perches, this indicates airsac mites. Is this always the case? My pair of gouldians came from a good breeder and were treated with Scatt as a preventive measure. Yet, they are rubbing their beaks against the perches in a very brisk back and forth quick motion so I am concerned we have airsac mites. What do you think or do they do this for other reasons? Thank you, Karen
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