My pigeon is scratching and biting while on eggs. Does she have lice?

Lice are definitely a possibility. Usually they get this from contact with another animal. They can also be in the environment if other animals are around the house. It is impossible to rid her of the infestation by finding and killing them individually, because they lay eggs in the hair. It's best to get a product from your vet (best option) or pet store that is labeled for killing lice and fleas. These products will quickly and effectively remove the infestation. I hope that helps and she gets better soon.

Thanks for reaching out about your birds. Itching could increase if there are lots of dead mite or the mites are active. There is also the chance that it is having a bad reaction to the topical medication. The dose needs to be carefully measures for the weight of the animal. Bathing could help remove some of the topical. Good luck.

It is possible, but without more information it would be hard to say. You can check for mites or irritation by gently brushing the feathers and looking for redness on the skin or things attached to the base of the feathers. Most pet stores carry commercial sprays that can be used to treat it. Boredom and stress can also cause excessive scratching or plucking so making sure Niki is in a low-stress area with lots of toys and things to stay active can help reduce the behavior as well.

Thanks for reaching out. Feather lice are rarely a concern but a gentle bath and warmth to recover could decrease the numbers until older, where topical medications are safer. Clean the environment regularly to cut down on re-contamination. Good luck.

If you suspect a parasite such as mites most pet stores carry a commercial mite spray that can be used on birds to treat mites. Placing an Elizabethan (cone) collar on Sky is also a good idea to keep her from picking at the spot while it heals (Google has tutorials on how to make bird-sized ones at home) If the problem persists, it would be good to have her examined by a vet. If you're having trouble affording care, this site may help give you some ideas to make vet care more affordable so Sky can get the help she needs: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/having-trouble-affording-veterinary-care

The best way to treat lice in pigs is with Ivermectin. It is the safest and most reliable drug. I suggest you contact your local vet to get this medication and to get dosing information. Other possible medications that would work: diazinon, lindane or deltamethrin. These medications are harder to find and are considered not as safe. All these medications are ineffective against lice eggs so it is necessary to treat the animals and the environment multiple times.

The use of aloe vera on birds is controversial. Depending on who you ask, you may get a yes or no. Personally, I use only plain water to bathe my birds (African Greys). The itching may be due to mites (which you mayor may not be able to see), bacterial infection, viral infection or nutritional deficiency. By your description, it sounds as if Naomi may be bored, stressed or both. At her age, allowing flight would not be recommended. It looks like you may have an Indian ringneck or Alexandrine parrot based on the partial image. These birds typically aren't weaned until closer to 10 weeks of age. Weaning is a very stressful time for a chick and can also be a cause for her behavior.