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nittin vi , There are many circumstances / events which could cause the Green Droppings , worth considering before jumping to conclusions . 1/ Did the Birds miss a meal or two ? 2/ Could a pair be driving to nest so determinedly they miss feeding ? 3/ Could they be prevented from feeding ? 4/ Sudden change of Feed ? 5/ Try feeding 100% Peas for a couple of meals & note any improvement ? If You are certain the above do not apply then You probably have a Health issue & are best advised to have tests carried out immediately by a Qualified Avian Vet , inform the Clinic about any products / medications or new Stock You may have introduced , the situation in the Loft , pairing , driving , laying or feeding Young , etc as some medications will affect the Breeding / Fertility temporarily . Sometimes an Electrolyte Solution will bring about a change immediately . You need to collect droppings BEFORE begining any Medication to prevent masking an accurate result . Best Wishes , Steve....

Dan Parr, Armagh has the cream of the old Original Soontjes .

About twenty Years ago I was holding Stock Birds for a Fancier Friend prior to His Entire Clearance Sale, these were left together and laid eggs around October time , these were removed in the manner quoted earlier & kept in the Loft over Winter (bitterly cold), from 12 eggs I think I hatched 10 under feeders in the following February, these raced their hearts out for Me with One Cock winning 5 Open Races , many Club wins & 2 x1st Fed before being killed by a Hawk in front of My eyes !! Hope You have success in Your experiment bird man .

About twenty Years ago I was holding Stock Birds for a Fancier Friend prior to His Entire Clearance Sale, these were left together and laid eggs around October time , these were removed in the manner quoted earlier & kept in the Loft over Winter (bitterly cold), from 12 eggs I think I hatched 10 under feeders in the following February, these raced their hearts out for Me with One Cock winning 5 Open Races , many Club wins & 2 x1st Fed before being killed by a Hawk in front of My eyes !! Hope You have success in Your experiment bird man .

They keep over Winter if removed immediately the Hen lays (dont wait for second egg) , place in egg crate & turn daily ..store in cold place such as a fridge etc .

Thanks for the Kind comments , "Ulsterlofts" Im itching to try out Our Exchange Birds next Season , the pair from "Bang-ON" especially , takes one Honest Man to recognise Another Paul!! "PATTY BHOY", Im afraid I have no Van-Reets these Days but could Reccomend "Beanz" on this site as having some of the Best .

I think its usually stress at this time of Year ....still probably sound advice to seperate this one ?

pjc , How do You get the superb feather quality ? Often wondered ... Steve ...

Its Paratyphus , the bacteria get into the brain .

Paratyphus /Salmonella . Keep an eye on Your own Birds now .

Think Salmonella /Paratyphus the most likely .

Wall , Lunt & Green , everytime...

On My way to school as a child ...early 1960s a Man used to fly out a team of Budgies !! Anyone else seen anything like this ?

Good Lad Craig , Very Handy....Thank You .

Vic , I have 2 Hens 12 Years old , both laid fine this Year , nice eggs ....I have been adding Osteocare to the drinking water & think this makes a difference . Steve...

Thats a great site , really impressed !

Come on Vic..Let us in on it , Ive struggled with this many a time !!

They will keep for Months if removed as soon as each egg is laid .

Have You contacted Gerard Koopman ?

Tell You what...makes Me feel proud to be a Fancier when I read posts like this offering complete strangers the kind of assistance above . Hold Your heads high all concerned !! Steve....

Well done , Hope You have a Great New Year !!

Not sure about number 15 ?

Thought You were lost in Haworth !!

Dont cut the feathers around the vent unless You are certain You know what You are about , there are guide feathers here , remove these & You are sunk . Try the Vitamin / Wheat Germ Oil approach first ...Blue Smarties (if You find any) are the best to kickstart an Old Cock . Steve..

Aye and next Year Hes got a secret weapon to try !!!