Pigeon Diseases and Prevention
Pigeon Diseases Canker (Trichomoniasis) Cause : The most common pigeon disease found. It is usually transmitted through drinking water and through parents feeding there young. Symptoms : Infected birds show a reduction in activity, ruffled feathers, loss of weight, increased water intake, and diarrhea. Cheesy yellowish deposits can often be observed in the mouth or throat. In advanced stages a stringy mucous and putrid odor can be detected in the mouth. Young birds are most susceptible to Canker. Prevention - Control stress with half dosage of Improver and AntiFungal, this will control the stress to 0 in the birds. Maintain regular feed and withering schedules Sanitize waterers regularly Isolate and observe any newly acquired birds for several weeks Administer an anti-canker drug or Improver on a regular basis throughout the year. Veterinary recommendations vary from once every three months to once a month. This will depend upon incidence and susceptibility in your own flock. Coccid