Prep for pairing up

[Edinburgh west]

Whats peoples preparation for pairing up what do you guys treat for and how long before pairing.??

[JCN]

Just be given annual vaccination around Christmas... Will be pairing around second week in February depending on racing plans/programme for the year ahead. 

 

[Kyleakin Lofts]

11 hours ago, JCN said:

Just be given annual vaccination around Christmas... Will be pairing around second week in February depending on racing plans/programme for the year ahead. 

 

Same.

[REDCHEQHEN]

13 hours ago, JCN said:

Just be given annual vaccination around Christmas... 

 

But will also send droppings sample to vets during December to see if any treatment is needed before pairing up. 

[good dooer]

20 hours ago, REDCHEQHEN said:

But will also send droppings sample to vets during December to see if any treatment is needed before pairing up. 

I don't race my pigeons. So they don't really get a chance to mix with other pigeons. Do you think it would still be a good idea send off dropping samples to the vet as you do? 

Who do you send your, or I should say pigeon samples off to?

[REDCHEQHEN]

14 hours ago, good dooer said:

I don't race my pigeons. So they don't really get a chance to mix with other pigeons. Do you think it would still be a good idea send off dropping samples to the vet as you do? 

Who do you send your, or I should say pigeon samples off to?

I send mine to:

Sandhill Veterinary Services, 14 Long Street, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3RW

Tel: 01845 578710

I also visit before season starts (approx 80 mile round trip ) , and have birds looked at - look at their website - they have a page specifically for pigeons - they are avian vets only 

https://www.sandhillvet.co.uk/game-birds/

[good dooer]

Thanks for the information Redcheqhen. 

I will get in touch with them and a find out what they recommend. 👍