testing droppings

[Guest karl adams]

whos Kevin

[Guest joshdonlan]

When collecting samples should the sample be from only 1 pigeon or do you just fill the sample pot from the loft? Im also using deep litter, so its hard to find uncontaminated samples as they contain easibed is it ok to put the easibed into the pot or should i clean a box out and put a few birds in to get a clean uncontaminated sample?

 

Thanks for the help

[OLDYELLOW]

scrape out in morning feed then collect from perches / boxes collecting the less firmer specimens then mix to a paste then fill container to level indicated , dropping dont give a full test of a birds health and should be done with a micro bacteria culture via swab

[Guest joshdonlan]

cheers Mark

[john niko]

i have just started back up again partners with me dad i noticed this year me dads widowers where like strugling 2 swollow and kept opening ther mouths could any one help and tell me what the problems are i thought it was canker which then he treated but they still done it

[OLDYELLOW]

get them tested could be micro baterial or even something simple like thrush

[john niko]

nice 1 mate treated them with nystan on the corn but still never worked thinking more like micro plazmosis first time on thr chat line excellent idea

[Guest joshdonlan]

Had my test results back from Versa Laga today, it seems that they only tested for cocci, Salmonella and 3 types of worms, is this the only things possible to test for from the droppings or do other testers give a more in depth analysis?

[OLDYELLOW]

you'd need to do a throat swab Josh to grow bacteria and stuff

[kev01293]

ive used pigeonhealth twice for testing and yes it was bacterial infections on both occasions :-/  i think he sent me protril and a multivit   ive heard good things about lizzy rigsby so will go with her now, im no expert but he didnt seem very sure when i questioned him :-/  the good thing is that he rung the results through to me next day but after reading this post im now wondering about the results being right?           kev

[OLDYELLOW]

my vets is Defra approved and they actualy know about pigeons

http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/az/face_content_frame_proc?p_ref=APP170&p_media=INTERNET&p_spec=SPEC948

[rooster]

how much do these cost oldyellow for dropping test and throat swabs ,

[OLDYELLOW]

pass i always sign cheque and hand over for our lass to fill in i will be off shortly for a full test prior to pairing but there not as expensive as some make out id rather spend my money on tests than medicines that dont work , but you need to book an appointment in advance , you used to be able just to turn up a few years ago .

[rooster]

pass i always sign cheque and hand over for our lass to fill in i will be off shortly for a full test prior to pairing but there not as expensive as some make out id rather spend my money on tests than medicines that dont work , but you need to book an appointment in advance , you used to be able just to turn up a few years ago .

 

cheers

 

[OLDYELLOW]

i usualy get a letter through post around now but i've moved lol

[OLDYELLOW]

just ring up rooster , but wont it be a bit further for you to go ?

[pj1001]

Have used NORTHERN HYGIENE LABORATORIES LTD for 6 years now (like OldFellow) and have always found them first class.

 

 

PJ

[OLDYELLOW]

i wouldnt have had my birds so healthy if it werent for these vets

[jimmy white]

i have had pigeon dropings tested quite cheaply from a doctor [vet ] from the s.a.c.c which over the course of time got to know him very well,, a gentleman  and a  top government avian vet, who will spend time and talk and answer questions ,,free ;D

[terry mccarthy]

go to ian cameron manor farm vets its good and cheap i always get mine done there

[hepste]

ive used pigeonhealth twice for testing and yes it was bacterial infections on both occasions :-/  i think he sent me protril and a multivit   ive heard good things about lizzy rigsby so will go with her now, im no expert but he didnt seem very sure when i questioned him :-/  the good thing is that he rung the results through to me next day but after reading this post im now wondering about the results being right?           kev

 

Kev, It seems that a large number of fanciers who have used pigeonhealth (inc. myself) have had a result which shows "bacterial infection".  I have to admit to being sceptical.  .