YOUNG BIRDS HAVE JOB SWOLLOWING CORN

[skitch]

WHEN FEEDING MY YBS AFTER A FEW GRAINS SOME FLY UP AND LOOK AS IF THEY HAVE A JOB SWALLOWING THE CORN  , THE FLY OK DRINK NORMAL BUT EAT LESS ANYBODY HAD SAME !!! :-/

[just ask me]

it would be normal i think if we are talking about the same thing seen young birds throats kinda swell when eating if that what u are talking about i think its just them eating too fast

[budgie]

They should be o.k but if in any doubt treat them with Trichocure from Pharma which deals with Trichomoniasis and Hexamitiasis.First signs are yellow moisture on the mucous membrane in the throat.

[DAVIDL]

it would be normal i think if we are talking about the same thing seen young birds throats kinda swell when eating if that what u are talking about i think its just them eating too fast

 

totally agree with j.a.m.....nothing to worry about.

 

[just ask me]

 

totally agree with j.a.m.....nothing to worry about.

 

makes a nice change  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[pjc]

what grains are you feeding them and how old are the youngsters?

[Guest WINGS 04]

do they have grit and pick stons to pick at this will help as well

[Guest numpty01]

i found if you are tight with feed they jump of perch grab as much as they can get then sit there trying to swollow it instead of drinking which is what you are discribeing

[skitch]

they are fed on natural young bird which is very small like gerry plus these young birds are 1st round jan hatched , i had same last season , but it happened when racing i won the 1st two races  15th fed followed by 2nd fed and 99% RETURNS then leading up to the third race 40 young birds were normaly fed 20oz am 30 oz pm but they would only eat around half that ie 40 ybs 20-25oz i only sent a smal team to that race but lost 30 % the remaining birds were treated with tylan and food cut down to 10oz am + pm to get appitite back whitch it did and they won another 7 races , but i would just like to know why it is happening again when treated reg with tylan and other good products for cocci/ trico /worms and reg use of cider vin ????? and most important what is it !!!!! :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

[Jeremy]

Do there throats look inflammed it could be wet canker as it comes up in the hot weather as it thrives in the drinkers. I would treat for canker or have them tested by a lab for canker etc. They usally stop eating big grains like maize beans etc with pic at the smaller grains. I test for canker myself with a microscope and in hot weather with a temp change it can come about but consult a vet if not sure.

[blackdog]

wouldnt worry to much mate,if you won 9 races cant be too much wrong,try leaving the drinker out till they all finish eating.