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What is the most common disease in pigeons?

Pigeon Paramyxovirus Avian Paramyxovirus type 1 in pigeons (PPMV1) is a viral infection that is present in most countries that can spread rapidly and cause high rates of pigeon illness and death. The first Australian detection was in Victoria in August 2011.

What is a natural antibiotic for pigeons?

Happy Bird Echinacea natural antibiotic for birds lang: en Echinacea Happy Bird is known for its immunostimulating and antiviral properties, it is useful for promoting the immune system and treating the symptoms of bird colds. It is a real natural antibiotic, widely used for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

1. Its action is carried out in particular with the increase of leukocytes and monocyte-macrophages capable of engulfing harmful external agents.
2. Echinacein exerts a cortico-like anti-inflammatory function.
3. Dosage and use: mix carefully 2 g of ECHINACEA in 1 kg of food and administer for 5/7 days.
4. In water, dissolve 1.5 g of ECHINACEA in 1 liter of water and administer for 5/7 days, making sure to change the water every day.

Packaging: jar 100 gr available birds : Happy Bird Echinacea natural antibiotic for birds

How do you tell if a pigeon has a disease?

How Pigeons Spread Psittacosis – While people also call psittacosis ‘parrot disease,’ any bird susceptible to the bacteria can spread infection. Since pigeons travel and roost in large flocks, it’s likely that the disease spreads readily among pigeons in crowded areas.

Sick birds can exhibit symptoms like red, watery eyes, nasal discharge, lethargy, ruffled feathers, diarrhea, and a poor appetite. Alternatively, they can exhibit no symptoms at all. It’s suspected that pigeons have genetic resistance that makes them more likely to show no symptoms and, consequently, become carriers.

In many cities, workspaces, and areas around homes, pigeons roost in large groups and leave piles of feces that must be cleaned away regularly. These areas create potential infection points for people. Once you know how pigeons spread psittacosis, you can focus on maintenance tasks that minimize the risks.

How does apple cider vinegar help pigeons?

Three time Champions – The Campbell family have been Champions of Liverpool three times and runners-up on six occasions. They keep about 150 birds in their lofts and use 10ml of Somerset Cider Vinegar with each litre of water fed to the birds. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is an ideal way to introduce organically produced acid into your birds’ diet.

Which medicine is best for pigeon?

Basics of Preventive Care for Pigeons and Doves – Providing your bird with a good diet, adequate sunlight (unfiltered by glass), and sufficient space and opportunity for exercise are the basics of insuring good health for your pigeons or doves. In addition to this, monitoring your birds’ weight with a gram scale and preventive care against parasites and canker (trichomoniasis) are a necessary part of keeping your birds feeling their best. Know your birds’ weight Pigeons and doves are both prone to developing canker, and I recommend treating for it a minimum of twice per year, even if there are no visible signs that canker is present. Trichomonads (the organisms that cause canker) are normal inhabitants of the digestive tracts of pigeons and doves, and even minor stresses such as molting or egg laying can allow for them to develop into a disease-causing state.

• Common treatments for canker include Metronidazole, Ronidazole, Spartrix (Carnidazole), Seconidazole, and Dimetridazole (Emtryl.) Combination medications such as Ronsec (Ronidazole/Secnidazole) are particularly effective against difficult-to-treat canker strains.
• These products can be purchased online from trusted pigeon supply stores such as Jedds,

I recommend that you keep two different canker treatments on hand, and rotate their use, so that resistance does not develop. Birds that have depressed immune systems or who have a history of severe canker may require more frequent preventive treatment.

An often-overlooked aspect of avian health care is the prevention of parasites. Any bird that lives outdoors, or has frequent introduction to other birds, should be treated for parasites regularly. I highly recommend a product called Moxidectin Plus, which treats for all the commonly found worms in pigeons and doves, as well as treating for mites and biting flies.

For outdoor birds, I would suggest using this product three times a year. Indoor birds can be treated initially, and unless they have contact with a source potential source of infection, generally do not need to be treated again. Even indoor birds, however, can become hosts to mites, or to the very common feather louse.

• Moxidectin Plus will not eliminate feather lice, as they do not feed on the bird’s blood, but rather on it’s feathers.
• Regular spraying with mite spray for birds (I use Scalex) will help keep feather lice from becoming a problem.
• I generally spray my birds once a month, and spray their housing down each time that I thoroughly clean their cages.

Ideally, when treating for either canker of parasites, each bird will be treated individually, and the medication dose will be calculated by the bird’s weight. However, when an entire flock needs to be treated, this is sometimes difficult. Metronidazole, Ronidazole, and Moxidectin Plus are all available in a water-soluble form that can be added to the drinking water when treating multiple birds at once.

It is best to avoid water-based treatment in extremely warm weather, when the birds may drink more water than they normally would. Regular baths also help to keep feather parasites at bay, and the addition of avian bath salts to the bath water will leave your birds happy, soft, and smelling lovely. One of my favorite brands is Dr.

Pigeon’s, By Zoe Martell, Palomacy Volunteer Bird Health Care Coordinator Zoe & foster pigeon Snowflower at a visit to Medical Center for Birds

Can you catch diseases from pigeons?

Diseases associated with pigeon droppings include Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis and Psittacosis, You can become infected with these diseases by breathing in the dust that is created when cleaning droppings. The risk of pigeon-related diseases is rare. People most at risk from these diseases are those who have a compromised immune system.

How do you know if a pigeon has mycoplasma?

Birds sick with MG may have similar signs to what people get with a cold: runny nose, cough or unusual breathing sounds, and swollen or puffy eyelids and face. Birds sick with MS may have problems standing or walking, a pale or discolored comb, blotchy skin, ruffled feathers and swollen joints and blisters.

How do you keep pigeons healthy?

Making a home – Adding a variety of perches within the enclosure is beneficial to the territorial nature of pigeons, and providing a selection of safe toys helps to keep your birds entertained. Proper hygiene maintenance is a crucial part of good bird keeping.

Why is garlic good for pigeons?

The use, actions and therapeutics of regulated medications prescribed by veterinarians is beyond doubt. The same cannot be said of all products made available to the fancier. Fanciers need to realistically consider claims being made by supplement suppliers and, if unsure, ask a veterinarian, nutritionist or pharmacist for an opinion.

It is likely that some natural supplements are of benefit (for example, some of the herbs), some probably don’t do as much as their manufacturers claim but at least do no harm, while some that have been available in the past have since actually been shown to be poisonous (for example, colloidal silver).

Garlic Garlic, whose scientific name is Allium sativum, is a common plant used world-wide for food. Since ancient times, garlic has been used for a variety of human and animal ailments and problems. Its active agent is allicin which, with its breakdown products, produces its characteristic odour.

• When garlic cloves are crushed, allicin is produced by the action of enzymes on a pre-existing chemical known as alliin.
• The anecdotal evidence that the juice of fresh cloves has health benefits is widespread, whereas information from modern commercial preparations such as powders, tablets and oils prepared by heat distillation, etc., is not as convincing.

This is because the active ingredient is fragile and is often broken down during processing. It is the breakdown of alliin to allium that produces the characteristic odour, and there is a correlation between the odour and the level of active constituent.

1. Potency of garlic to some extent, therefore, depends on pungency.
2. Once garlic is dried into odour-free garlic or pills, it loses many of the properties that make it useful in health promotion.
3. It is best to use either fresh juice from garlic cloves or, if an oil is used, its preparation must not involve any heating process, as this will result in loss of potency.

Scientific benefits Garlic has been used by pigeon fanciers for many decades and there is much anecdotal evidence as to its benefits, but the scientific benefits are not as well documented. Allicin is known to have antibacterial properties. It inhibits the growth of or kills approximately two dozen types of bacteria (including Salmonella) and at least 60 types of mould and yeast.

1. It contains the trace elements selenium and germanium.
2. These minerals are important in the normal development of the immune system.
3. It has been suggested that they boost the immune system of the pigeon by increasing its ability to fight disease-producing organisms of many kinds.
4. Garlic has been shown to have a stimulating effect on certain enzymes that are known to be effective in removing toxic substances from the body.

Some people use the terms ‘blood purifier’ or ‘tissue purifier’. For a vet, it is hard to know just what people mean by these terms; however there are chemical compounds in garlic that appear to assist the body to detoxify, neutralise or eliminate poisonous substances.

1. Garlic after a race may assist in the return to normal race condition.
2. Garlic supplementation There is much still to learn about garlic but, based on the knowledge to hand and the anecdotal experience of many fanciers, it seems that there may be some benefit in using garlic in the loft.
3. Garlic can be used as a supplement in two ways: 1.

As fresh juice squeezed into the drinker or on to the seed. Whole cloves should not be placed into the drinker as these quickly develop a biofilm over their surface and are then no different from any other decaying plant material in the water.2. As an oil-based seed additive.

1. Good quality garlic oil contains the juice of fresh garlic cloves in a base of one or more seed oils.
2. It should not have undergone any heating processes in its preparation that are likely to affect its allicin content.
3. Most garlic oils are added to the seed at the rate of ½–1ml per kilogram of grain, which moistens the seed and makes it look clean without it becoming ‘gluggy’.

This method of supplementation has the advantage that the birds also get some nutritional benefit from the seed-oil base. ​ There does not appear to be a toxic dose with garlic; that is, you cannot give too much. However, if it is over-supplemented, the concentration causes palatability problems, with the birds reluctant to take the seed or water.

1. The use of herbs Some herbal preparations that are available to fanciers make fairly amazing claims that, at best, could be described as doubtful.
2. Recently, however, evidence has started appearing in the veterinary literature that supplementation with certain herbs can be of benefit to birds.
3. For example, chlorophyll has been shown to decrease crop emptying time in hand-raised cockatoos, dandelion and milk thistle have been shown to decrease cholesterol levels and help prevent fatty liver (a degenerative condition associated with primary liver disease and a high fat diet) in lorikeets.

Echinacea, a derivative of the plant Augustifolia purpurea, has been shown to be an immune stimulant and may speed recovery in some cases of disease and in debilitated birds. Fennel tea extract has also been shown to shorten crop emptying time. Much of this evidence is still anecdotal, and we still have a lot to learn.

1. Some herbs contain high levels of important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
2. These minerals are in a proteinated (or organic) form which enhances their uptake from the bowel.
3. The vitamins are often in their precursor form.
4. As the precursors are only converted to the active form and absorbed if the body actually needs them, there is little risk of an overdose.

Dandelions are a good example here, containing high levels of vitamin A precursors and calcium. The active ingredients of these selected herbs tend to be fairly fragile. Most herb extracts are dissolved into either alcohol or vinegar (an acid) and the resulting liquid is then offered for sale.

It is doubtful that the ingredients would still be active after any length of time. Lactulose is a good base for herb extracts. Lactulose is a complex carbohydrate which does not react, even with prolonged storage, with the ingredients in the extracts. Lactulose is not absorbed from the bowel but, when acted on by the body’s digestive enzymes, is turned into acetic acid.

This has the potential to lower the pH (that is, increase acidity) of the bowel and stomach which may be beneficial in itself. Beetroot powder Beetroot powder is a supplement that has only recently been considered by pigeon keepers. Sold under the brand name “Stamox”, it is available as a deep purple fully water-soluble powder and appears pleasant tasting to the birds.

Initially I was a bit sceptical, but anecdotal and scientific evidence is appearing that the supplement may have benefits, and the science used to promote the product does seem reasonable. The product acts, among other ways, by dilating blood vessels, leading to an increase in blood supply to the working muscle, and increased energy release, with lower oxygen utilisation.

This does seem to lead to a less tiring flight and the development of stamina and increased speed. The supplement is also a natural source of vitamins and amino acids. Epsom salts Epsom salts is the common name for an electrolyte (or salt) combination, magnesium sulphate (MgSO4).

1. It has been used by pigeon fanciers for many years to ‘clean the birds out’ and in some way promote health.
2. When electrolytes or salts are given orally, fluid moves across the bowel wall to make the concentration of these the same on either side.
3. This natural mechanism is a protective device that re-establishes normal salt concentrations in body fluids if dehydration occurs.

With dehydration, body salts become concentrated and so, after drinking, fluid is quickly absorbed from the bowel into the body, diluting the body salts so that normal healthy levels are re-established. When we give a concentrated salt solution, such as Epsom salts, to a healthy bird, the opposite happens.

Fluid rushes from the body into the bowel, attempting to dilute the salts there. As a result, the bowel fills with fluid, in the process dehydrating the bird. The resultant watery dropping is made up of the healthy body’s normal fluid. Prolonged supplementation with concentrated salts leads to profound dehydration, irreversible kidney damage and death.

This is why people and animals that drink seawater eventually die. It is a myth that the administration of a concentrated salt solution in some way cleans out the birds and, in fact, it moves away from what we are trying to achieve, in that it makes the birds deliberately unwell.

It is likely that the birds of fanciers who extol its benefits do well despite what their owners have put them through. The use of such salt solutions should be discouraged. The use of acids in pigeons The addition of weak organic acids to the drinking water of pigeons is a common practice. Initially this may seem a little bit strange.

However, if done correctly, it may be advantageous. One of the ways that the bowel protects itself from disease is through the maintenance of a weakly acidic environment. This is possible because many of the normal bacteria present in the bowel, such as lactobacillus, produce acids such as lactic acid.

With stress, some bacteria are lost. Lactobacilli are some of the first bacteria to be lost. This means less acid is produced and bowel pH starts to rise. Potential disease-causing organisms such as E.coli, Salmonella and yeast don’t survive well in an acidic environment and so the loss of this acidic environment creates a window of opportunity for these to become established and multiply.

Anything that re-establishes the normal acidic environment quickly is thought to decrease the chances of disease. One way of potentially doing this is by adding weak acids to the birds’ drinking water. There are dose rates available for acids such as hydrochloric acid; however, as these acids can be quite dangerous to handle, their use is not encouraged.

• There are two organic acids commonly used.
• One is acetic acid.
• This is available as apple cider vinegar at your local supermarket and the dose rate is 5ml per litre.
• Alternatively, citric acid can be used.
• This can be purchased as a white powder either from the chemist or supermarket.
• Here the usual dose used is 1 teaspoon (3g) to 6 litres of water.

It is interesting that many of the older bird books recommend the use of acids, and suggest squeezing lemon juice or adding other sources of citric acid to the bird’s drinker. Some old secrets may still work well today. Used correctly, acids can do the birds no harm.

In theory fanciers can use them beneficially in a number of ways: 1. When a mild stress-induced disruption of bowel bacteria occurs, leading to an overgrowth of bacteria such as E.coli or yeast, weakly acidifying the drinking water may be a useful part of controlling the problem without the need to resort to ‘stronger’ medication such as antibiotics.2.

If fanciers experience predictable yeast or other bowel problems following stress; for example, following periods of cold damp weather in an open loft, then when these conditions occur they can put the acids in the water for one or more days in an attempt to prevent a problem.

• They could therefore be used as part of a health management program.
• With mild yeast or bacterial bowel upsets, the use of acids may result in the production of tight brown nutlike droppings with reduced odour, and a healthier looking bird.
• A failure to respond indicates a more serious problem and veterinary assistance may be required.

It is worth noting that one of the ways probiotics work is by helping to maintain the bowel’s weakly acidic environment. The ‘good’ bacteria in probiotics, once established in the bowel, however, not only produce organic acids but also preferentially occupy receptor sites that would otherwise be available to harmful bacteria.

How do you get rid of a bacterial infection in birds?

How Can You Treat It? – If your bird does get a bacterial infection, it can usually be treated with an antibiotic. These antibiotics could be in the form of oral antibiotics or drops. Improper diets will need to be slowly corrected, and vitamin supplementation will be needed if a vitamin deficiency is suspected.

Is garlic good for pigeons?

BEYERS – Garlic Juice – 400ml

GARLIC OIL GARLIC JUICE is recommended for keeping pigeons in good condition, when they need to perform well or during periods of recovery. GARLIC JUICE supports the metabolism, the natural resistance and also has a blood purifying effect. The concentration of garlic in the GARIC JUICE is lower than in the GARLIC OIL, but the advantage of garlic juice is that it can also be given via the pigeon’s drinking water. FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS • 40 ml/2 litres of drinking water or 1 kg feed• Give once or twice a week throughout the entire year (during racing season preferably at the start of the week)

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How do you know if your pigeon has a fungal infection?

Fungal Infections in Birds – Birds are most commonly affected by one of five types of fungal infections – aspergillosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, rhodotoruliasis, or mucormycosis. Causes of these infections can include:

Poor immune system Overcrowding Poor nutrition Poor sanitation Poor ventilation Respiratory toxins Environments that are either too humid or too dry Age Concurrent infections

The most-common symptoms associated with fungal infections in birds are lethargy, depression, diarrhea, weight loss, change in or loss of voice, difficulty breathing, and anorexia. In cases of rhodotoruliasis, the bird will develop a yellowish crust over the skin in the axillary area of the wings or thighs that if left untreated, will develop into horny growths.

How do I know if my pigeon has parasites?

External Parasites – Arthropods are external parasites and include mites, ticks and lice. Symptoms include feather plucking, feather degradation and skin inflammation. With an external parasite, your veterinarian will prescribe a powder or spray for external use. Keeping your bird clean by misting or bathing also will help minimize re-infestations.

What are the symptoms of E coli in pigeons?

E. coli Symptoms: – Birds may show ruffled feathers as a symptom of an E. coli infection. Signs are nonspecific and vary with age, organs involved, and concurrent diseases. Signs may include listlessness, ruffled feathers, depression, decreased appetite, cough, and labored breathing. Yellowish colored droppings, diarrhea, and soiled vent openings are also common in more severe cases.

Should I put apple cider vinegar in my birds water?

A brief history about vinegar Vinegar has been used in one form or another for over 10,000 years. It is used for many purposes and throughout the ages has served as a preservative, condiment, beauty aid, cleaning agent, and medicine. The word vinegar comes from the Latin word vinum meaning wine and Acer meaning sour.

These two words eventually became one and are now vinegar. In 5,000 B.C. the Babylonians fermented the fruit of date palms and created a date vinegar. The Romans made vinegar from grapes, figs, dates, and rye. The armies of Julius Caesar would drink vinegar and water for its antiseptic properties. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recommended vinegar for his patients that were ill.

Vinegar is mentioned in the Bible sometimes in both the Old and New Testaments. Many ancient cultures used vinegar and valued it for its medicinal benefits. It was used for disinfecting wounds and for insect bites and snake bites. Vinegar compresses were useful for healing bruises.

What is ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) and how is it made? The basis of ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) is sweet apple cider. Sweet apple cider is the juice of the apple. When sweet cider is exposed to air for a few weeks it ferments into alcohol. This is called hard cider. Once the hard cider ferments (again) into acetic acid, it then becomes vinegar.

The process is known as acetous fermentation and it occurs in 2 stages. The process begins when yeast (naturally present on the outer skin of apples) converts the sugar in apples to alcohol. When alcohol and air combine, the oxygen in the air interacts with tiny bacteria called vinegar bacillus.

This bacillus occurs naturally in the air and converts the alcohol into acetic acid. The acid content of store-bought ACV is standardized at around 5%. What are the nutritional benefits of ACV? Many vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients and substances are available in ACV to improve the health of your bird.

ACV can provide them with enzymes and important minerals, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, phosphorus, iron, silicon, and other trace minerals. The vitamins contained in ACV are bioflavonoids (vitamin P), beta-carotene (precursor to vitamin A), vitamin C, E, B1, B2, and B6.

Tannins from the crushed cell walls of fresh apples as well as malic acid, tartaric acid, propionic acid, acetic acid, and pectin (fiber) are also contained in ACV. Be sure to purchase organic unfiltered, unpasteurized, naturally fermented ACV for its medicinal features. ACV ranges in color from a light golden to orange.

You’ll know you’ve found the right stuff if you see sediment, referred to as the “mother of vinegar” on the bottom of the bottle. Do NOT buy white distilled vinegar, as it has none of the beneficial elements listed above Other benefits of ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) ACV can prevent the growth of bacteria and mold; therefore, adding it to your bird’s fresh foods as a nutritional supplement has an additional purpose.

• The acid content of ACV will help reduce the chance of bacterial or fungal growth on fresh foods during the period they are in your bird’s food bowl.
• However, I don’t recommend that you leave fresh foods out any longer than 4-6 hours with or without the use of ACV.
• ACV can also be sprayed on seeds during the sprouting period to prevent the growth of pathogens, such as bacteria or fungi.

Simply place ACV in a mister bottle and spray your seeds thoroughly with ACV after each rinse with fresh water until the seeds are sprouted. You can rinse the ACV from the sprouts before serving them to your bird; however, if some remains on the sprouts this is fine.

If you use conventionally grown produce, you can remove pesticide residues by spraying the fruits and vegetables with ACV, waiting 5 minutes, and rinsing. To eliminate bacteria from organic and conventional produce, spray with ACV, wait 5 minutes and rinse. ACV has many healing abilities as well and is known to ameliorate certain symptoms of illness and disease.

It works not by curing any specific illness, but by boosting the health of the individual with its nutritional and healthful qualities. I will highlight just a few of ACV’s known potential benefits. Firstly, ACV may be an effective remedy for arthritis, gout, and kidney disease and helpful in alleviating joint pain.

• The malic acid content of apples dissolves calcium deposits.
• ACV acts to balance the acid-alkaline pH levels in the body and helps to oxygenate the blood.
• ACV has been helpful as an aid for digestion, helping to break down minerals, protein, and fats.
• It also inhibits the growth of unfriendly bacteria in the digestive tract.

ACV has detoxifying properties, strengthens the immune system, and may ameliorate viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. It is used as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medicine and has a natural antibiotic effect. Its benefits also include ameliorating respiratory infections and may reduce symptoms, such as watery eyes and nasal discharge.

• In addition, ACV can help eliminate both internal and external parasite problems.
• ACV has been used successfully for dry, itchy, or infected skin and feather problems.
• If applied topically to wounds and burns it will decrease the pain and promote healing.
• It also controls minor bleeding from cuts and abrasions.

Apple pectin, a water-soluble dietary fiber found in apples and ACV, binds to toxins in the body and assists in their removal while it may also help relieve diarrhea and constipation. And lastly, it may lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

ACV should not be used internally for those birds that have irritation of the mucosa (lining) of the intestinal tract. NOTE: ACV should be used diluted for application to the skin. Place in a mister bottle and spray to affected areas. (BE SURE YOU DO NOT GET THIS SOLUTION IN YOUR BIRD’S EYES.) How to use ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) Using Apple Cider Vinegar as a supplement for parrots.

It is added to birds’ mash diet as a condiment just as you would add salad dressing to a salad. Some avian health practitioners recommend that ACV be placed in a bird’s drinking water. I believe that a bird’s drinking water should be free of additives, except for an electrolyte solution or a medicinal product that is used on a short-term basis.

The dosage I use is 1/4 tsp. for small parrots and 1/2 tsp. for medium-large parrots. It can also be given orally diluted in water under the guidance of a vet or avian health practitioner. ACV can be useful to your bird’s health in conjunction with feeding it a wide variety of foods, but should never be looked upon as a panacea.

Fresh food ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and seeds make up the wholeness that will effectively help your bird to achieve optimum health. Often one looks for the magic ingredient that will miraculously make their bird well. Whether it is an antibiotic, grapefruit seed extract, Aloe vera, or milk thistle there will always be a single trendy supplement of the moment and this supplement will be promoted as the great healing agent.

1. But, if we focus on the part rather than the whole we are not taking a holistic approach to our bird’s health.
2. No supplement or ingredient will do much good if the diet a bird is eating is substandard.
3. A nutritious diet is the foundation for optimum health and supplements are complementary to such a diet.

Briefly stated: ACV can provide your bird with minerals, acids, and enzymes for a long and healthy life. Apple Cider Vinegar Dosage: For Budgerigars & other small birds: Dosage for Health maintenance: use 1/4 teaspoon in 1 cup water for drinking. (1 teaspoon=5ml in 1 Liter water) – 3 days in a row Dosage for stomach & poop problems: use 1/2 teaspoon in 1 cup water for drinking.

1. 2 teaspoon=10ml in 1 Liter water) – 5 days in a row Dosage for respiratory/lungs problems: use 3/4 teaspoon in 1 cup water for drinking.
2. 3 teaspoon=15ml in 1 Liter water) – 7 days in a row.
3. For Cockatiels, lovebirds & other medium birds: Dosage for Health maintenance: Use 1/2 teaspoon in 1 cup water for drinking.

(2 teaspoon=10ml in 1 Liter water) – 3 days in a row once every month/ once every 15 days. Dosage for stomach & poop problems: Use 1 teaspoon in 1 cup water for drinking. (4 teaspoon=20ml in 1 Liter water) – 5 days in a row. Dosage for respiratory / lungs problems: use 1-1/2 teaspoon in 1 cup water for drinking.

Is lemon juice good for pigeons?

USE OF ACIDS IN PIGEONS One of the ways that the bowel protects itself from disease is through the maintenance of a weakly acidic environment. They are able to do this because many of the normal bacteria present, such as Lactobacillus, produce lactic acid.

1. With stress the Lactobacilli are one of the first bacteria to be lost and so acid production falls and pH rises resulting in a less acidic bowel.
2. Potentially disease causing organisms such as E.coli, Salmonella and yeast don’t survive well in an acidic environment and so the loss of this acidic environment creates a window of opportunity for these to establish and multiply.

Anything that re-establishes the normal acidic environment quickly, minimises the chances of disease. One way of doing this is by adding acids to the birds drinking water. Initially this may seem a little bit strange, however, if done correctly it can be advantageous.

There are dose rates available for acids such as hydrochloric acid, however, as these acids can be quite dangerous to handle their use is not encouraged. There are two acids commonly used. One is acetic acid. This is available as apple cider vinegar at your local supermarket and the dose rate is 5ml per litre.

Alternatively, citric acid can be used. This can be purchased as a white powder from the chemist ( we also stock it at the Knox Bird Clinic). Here the usual dose used is 1 teaspoon (3grams) to 6 litres of water. It is interesting that many of the older bird books recommend the use of acids and suggest squeezing lemon juice or adding other sources of citric acid to the birds drinker.

1. Some old secrets still work well today.
2. Used correctly, acids can do the birds no harm.
3. Fanciers can use them in a number of ways.
4. Either to treat the birds when they are diagnosed with E.coli or “thrush” (yeast) where they are a handy way of controlling mild infection without resorting to antibiotics.

Alternatively, if the loft has on going problems, a fancier can put them in the water for one or two days per week as part of an ongoing health management programme, say on a Wednesday and Sunday. Also, if fanciers experience predictable yeast or other bowel problems following stress, say for example, following periods of cold damp weather in an open loft, then when these conditions occur he can put the acids in the water for one or more days to head problems off.

What do you give a weak pigeon?

Offer the bird some water. In most cases, it is possible that the bird has been lying on the ground for some time, and it may be dehydrated. You can also add a pinch of sugar and salt to boost the bird’s electrolytes. Once the bird appears calm, check for visible injuries such as a drooping wing, bleeding or limping.

Why is my pigeon not drinking or eating?

Guest Post by Ashley Dietrich – Most pigeons and doves, when rescued, are dehydrated and starved (and often injured). Many will immediately drink and eat given the opportunity. If they don’t, that is a serious signal that expert help is needed. PLEASE connect with a pigeon-friendly rehabber or rescuer to help the bird you’ve found.

• It can mean the difference between their life and death.
• It is important to note that cases of severe starvation and emaciation must be handled expertly – with rehydration being of utmost importance.
• Too much food too fast or the wrong food can be deadly.
• These cases need expert care and possibly liquid formula feeding.

Please join and post to our Palomacy Help Group for 24/7 assistance. You can also find pigeon-friendly rehabbers on our rescue map, at Find a Wildlife Rehabilatator (always ask about their pigeon policy as some will only euthanize rather than help) and search for an avian vet, Click here It is important to know when and what NOT to feed. Birds should never be offered milk (they are not mammals), and for the most part should not have things like bread, oatmeal, and other low nutrient foods. Feeding the wrong thing can worsen a situation and even kill the animal by disturbing the digestive system – especially an animal already in distress.

Never attempt to syringe feed or tube feed a bird without direct guidance from an experienced expert. Never pour liquid into the beak or force water. It is easy to aspirate a bird doing any of those things. Never feed a dehydrated or cold bird. Protocol is to first make sure they are warm, then hydrated, then address food intake.

The best advice is always to get expert help, preferably someone local who can personally examine the bird and assess the situation before acting. If any pigeon (especially an adult) is not self-feeding, it is imperative to first determine the cause. A bird may refuse food for many reasons: immaturity, pain, stress, illness, disability, weakness, etc.

Does pigeon pox cure on its own?

Signs and symptoms – An animal infected with the pigeon pox virus may experience symptoms such as dehydration, and vision problems, reduction in egg production and behavioural differences. Such animals are described as quiet and fluffed. Some of the infected animals show yellow and roundish nodules with a diameter of 0,5 – 1,0 cm under the eyelids, the beak and mouth.

How do you know if a pigeon has mycoplasma?

Birds sick with MG may have similar signs to what people get with a cold: runny nose, cough or unusual breathing sounds, and swollen or puffy eyelids and face. Birds sick with MS may have problems standing or walking, a pale or discolored comb, blotchy skin, ruffled feathers and swollen joints and blisters.

What medicine treats pigeon flu?

Treatment for bird flu – If it’s thought you might have symptoms of bird flu you’ll be advised to stay at home, or you’ll be cared for in hospital in isolation from other patients. You may be given an antiviral medicine such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza).

How do you treat a poisoned pigeon?

If your bird has ingested something it shouldn’t have! – If you believe your bird may have ingested something that could be poisonous you should take your bird to an avian Veterinarian. If caught early your bird-vet may be able to remove toxic material from your bird by irrigating the crop before there is time for the poison to be absorbed from the digestive tract.