HEALTH

Hi Dr Rob, I recently set up a pair of Gouldians to nest, and after laying several eggs, the female became very sick and lethargic. I had been feeding her Abba 1900 seed, mineral grit, egg food/meal, and fresh eggs and veggies every day. I also was adding calcium to her water. Her first symptoms were a bubbling/gurgling sound followed by actual bubbles at her beak, a sneezing behavior, I assume to get the fluid off her beak, and a very weak body. I originally thought it was egg binding, however she was able to pass droppings. I had been giving her Saniclens and Calciboost in her water previous to her sickness, and added calcium directly to her beak when she fell ill. I also gave her heat lamps and a heated perch. After a couple of days of this, I put her on Amoxitex. Nothing helped and 5 days later she died. Do you have any idea why this happened? Also, some of my societies and gouldians will occasionally open their mouths like they are panting when near the top of their aviaries. I thought it was just because it was hot, but after reading your postings I am wondering if it is air sac mites? I have been treating them with s76 as directed. Thanks for your help with this.