04/06/2026
๐ข Important Golden Wings Aviaries Update ๐ข
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Many of you know that parasite prevention is something I take extremely seriously here at Golden Wings Aviaries. Every bird that leaves me has been treated as part of my routine health programme, giving new owners peace of mind that their babies have been protected against common parasites before heading to their new homes.
Firstly, I'd like to say a huge thank you to one of my customers, who kindly brought this to my attention after contacting Hyperdrug directly. Without her reaching out, I may not have discovered the issue until much later, so I am incredibly grateful for the heads up. โค๏ธ
Unfortunately, I've recently been informed that the Moxidectin product I use has been discontinued. Customers who have contacted Hyperdrug directly have been advised that the product was manufactured in house and will no longer be produced following changes within the company.
This has created a significant problem, not just for myself, but potentially for many bird keepers and breeders across the UK who rely on it as part of their preventative healthcare routine.
To put it into perspective, I typically go through around three bottles every month. It has been a key part of my flock management for years and allows me to confidently send birds to their new homes knowing they have received preventative parasite treatment before leaving.
I also recommend Moxidectin to many of my customers and it has become an incredibly popular product amongst budgie keepers and breeders. It is regularly recommended throughout budgie groups and communities, so I know I won't be the only person feeling the effects of this news.
I won't lie, this has caused me a bit of a headache. When you manage a large breeding programme, suddenly losing access to something you've relied on for years is never ideal. I suspect a lot of breeders are currently having exactly the same panic as I am right now while they search for alternatives! ๐
The welfare of my birds will always come first, so please rest assured that I am already looking at every possible option. I have checked multiple suppliers and stockists, but many alternatives are either unavailable or already sold out due to the sudden demand.
For those wondering about my own birds, they were last treated between the 25th and 27th of May, so there is no immediate concern.
As a reminder, my birds are treated monthly as part of my preventative healthcare programme.
๐ Indoor birds are generally covered for around 3 months following treatment.
๐ณ Outdoor and aviary birds are generally covered for around 1 month due to their increased exposure to environmental risks.
This means I still have some time to source a suitable replacement, but I wanted to make everyone aware of the situation now, particularly those who also use Moxidectin as part of their own preventative care routine.
I will update everyone as soon as I find a suitable replacement or receive further information.
If anyone has managed to source a reputable alternative, or has information from suppliers that may help, please feel free to get in touch.
Most importantly, please give this post a share. The more people who see it, the better the chance of locating stock, finding alternatives and helping fellow bird keepers who may not yet be aware of the situation.
Thank you all for your continued support. โค๏ธ๐ฆ
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