budgie illness

Question
two of my budgies have got like a crusty growth around their beaks and one has it around his eyes, and feet, I was wondering what is causing it and if it is contagious as I have other birds, have you any idea what it could be?

Answer
Hi, Jenny.  Thanks for posting!

Sounds like scaly mites to me.  Does this area look like human warts?  Pictures are on several websites:

http://www3.sympatico.ca/davehansen/scaly.html
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Health/Dis/scaly.html

Find more information by searching the internet using the search string:  scaly mites

Yes, scaly mites is contagious, as these are parasites.  They will move from one bird to another unless successfully treated.  You need to treat your birds with Ivermectin, which is available from an avian veterinarian (it's a prescription medication).  It only takes 2 treatments:  1 or 2 drops down throat and treat again in about 10 days.  They usually come from outside, such as from tree branches used as perches in bird's cages (when the branches weren't cleaned sufficiently).  

Does this look like what your budgie's have?  If so, contact an avian vet ASAP.  

Chrys