Pigeon diseases

Pigeons have a very receptive nature. They are easily affected by ailments. Commonly, pigeon diseases are result of inadequate care. Bacterial diseases are mostly contracted by eating infected food, stings, bites, wounds or inhalation. Viral diseases arise from infected drinking water, sneeze from a sick bird or other airborne contact. Fungal diseases are spread by wind, water or contact. Protozoa are often carried by parent birds and are passed to their youngsters by mouth. When birds ingest worms or contact with birds carrying on them some stage of parasite, parasitic diseases occur. Some diseases bother pigeons because of vitamin or mineral deficiency. There is plethora of pigeon diseases. Out of them, some of the common ones are mentioned here. For details read the following account.

Pigeon Disease

Colds: Pigeons catch colds as in case of human beings. Major cause of colds is dampness in the loft.

Diarrhea: Generally this health problem occurs after your pigeon has eaten sour or moldy or unseasoned grain. Eliminate any grain that you don’t consider perfect. Feed small grains and corn to your pigeon till its health is improved.

Going Light: The flesh of the pigeon’s body gets waste away with this disease. The pigeon looks sick and catches diarrhea. The latter disease is a symptom of another problem. In this case feed your pigeon with warm milk with bread or meal in the intervening time.

Canker: This protozoan infection is very common in pigeons. Adult birds easily catch it but mostly in the next the squabs are struck by it. Lesions in the mouth or throat with a yellowish white substance confirm its presence.

Roup: If pigeons are exposed to dampness or drafts during winters, occurrence of roup can be inevitable. Its symptoms are like cold. Nasal discharge clogs the nostrils. Isolate the infected pigeon at the earliest; sterilize the loft and all utensils.

Pneumonia: If throat of your pigeon is parched and is having difficulty in breathing, it may have fever or it may look sick. This could be pneumonia. Keep the area warm and drafts away from them.

Egg Binding: Sometimes a hen faces problems in passing an egg. This problem can be solved if you bathe the vent with some warm water and put some warm olive oil on it, the egg will pass on out easily.

Malaria: It is attacked by protozoa in pigeons. The protozoa target the red blood cells of pigeons. The symptoms of this disease are blurred. This disease is not easily treated. To prevent this disease provide clean food and water to your pigeon. Keep the cage of your pigeon clean and tidy.

Coccidiosis: This pigeon disease is one of the extremely infectious diseases. Mostly it is caused due to protozoan. Young pigeons subjected to scrupulous stress are the targets of these protozoa. This disease can be identified by inactivity, loss of weight and low diet. This disease can lead to death, thus, should be cured at the earliest.

Pigeon Pox: This is a viral disease which attacks the skin and / or mucous membrane.

Other pigeon diseases are ornithosis, encephalomylitis, paramyxovirus, aspergillosis, thrush etc.

Treatment:

Keep the birds warm and administer cod liver oil. Consult your feed store to make breathing easier and curing roup. Treat pneumonia with antibiotics. For diarrhea, give a dose of castor oil or Epsom salts to clear out the bird’s system. Always consult a veterinarian when your pigeon suffers of an ailment. Never try to cure a pigeon at your own.

Prevention:

• Keep pigeon lofts clean and dry.
• Feed clean and fresh water and food.
• Vaccine them against pox.
• Treat cuts and abrasions of pigeon immediately.

For preventing your pigeon from certain diseases it is essential for you to monitor pigeon activities daily. It will definitely help you to maintain your pigeon’s health. Care nicely and consult veterinary once in every three months. Thus, you can keep your pigeon free from pigeon disease and the troublesome experiences.

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Diseases of pigeon

 

Like humans pigeons are often the victim of several diseases. They easily get affected by a number of diseases. Diseases in pigeon are usually caused due to improper care. It is important for one to provide proper care and attention to their pigeon in order to sustain its health. Some of the common pigeon with their respective treatment and symptoms are mentioned below.

Diseases of pigeon:

1. Pigeon malaria: Malaria in pigeon is caused due to the attack of protozoan on the red blood cells of the pigeon. The cryptograms of this disease are vague. This disease might make your pet pigeon inactive. Since this disease is hard to cure therefore, it requires proper attention and care. Pigeons require proper clean environment, water and food to get over this disease.

2. Pneumonia in pigeon: Pneumonia is one of the dangerous diseases of pigeon that require veterinary consultation. The cryptograms of this disease are - dry throat, difficulty in breathing and inactiveness. It is advisable to keep your sick pigeon in a warm area.

3.Canker – Trichomoniasis Canker: It is one of the most common pigeon diseases and caused due to microscopic protozoan. The cryptograms of this disease are - reduction in activity, ruffled feathers, loss of body weight, diarrhea and increased water intake. It should be timely cured because it can be transmitted from one pigeon to another. To prevent your pigeon with this disease, one should keep their pigeon stress free and maintain its regular diet. It can be cured by providing clean environment, water and food to your sick pigeon.

4. Coccidiosis in pigeon: This pigeon disease is highly infectious disease that is caused due to protozoan. Young pigeons that are subjected to severe stress are usually the victim of this disease. The cryptograms of this disease are – low diet, inactive, loss of weight. This disease requires timely treatment because it can lead to death of your pigeon. This disease can be prevented by providing clean housing, food and water to your pet pigeon. One should avoid keeping their new pigeon along with the infected ones.

5. Diarrhea in pigeon: diarrhea in pigeon is caused after because of the intake sour or moldy grain. Corns or small grains are good to feed your infected pigeon in order to cure this disease. castor oil or Epsom salts are also good for pigeon infected with this disease.

It is essential for one to monitor his pigeon activities daily in order to prevent him from several diseases. Pigeons usually drink unhealthy water from gutters or mud pebbles which lead to several diseases. Owner can prevent these diseases by providing fresh food and water daily to their pigeon. It is advisable to consult veterinary once in every three months.

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Required Quanitity of Food for pigeon

     
Food of pigeon

Water

Most lost birds are hungry and thirsty. Water is necessary before all else. Since pigeons drink by suction, any water container should be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) deep. An open container, i.e., a dish, an old margarine container tub, etc., is best. While a thirsty bird may drink immediately, it also may not. A bird that's gone without water for a while is sometimes so exhausted, it doesn't even realize that water is in front of it, especially if the water container you use is different from what it is familiar with. A trick I've often used is to trickle a few drops of water from on high into the container to make a splashing sound. When they hear that, most birds will invariably head to drink. If a bird looks really exhausted, Gatorade or other proprietary sports drink may be added to the water. A teaspoon or two per cup (250 ml) of water will help replenish electrolytes.

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Baazi waly kabootar (pigeon)

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