URGENT HELP Found a young pigeon, has head shakes

[Blueeyedsquirrel]

kill it and bleach everything you touched

 

George,

 

That was short and to the point, can I point out that I am NOT a professional pigeon fancier.

Both the Pij I have are rescues and not fancy or racers, if I do not have to kill them I won't.

If they can have a decent quality of life then I will ensure that is what I will give them, one pij had a broken wing and has lived with us for 2 years.

The other is the one that you have just stated I should kill, I know that as professionals you can be less attached to them emotionally.

[pjc]

I would sugest that you get both birds vaccinated against pmv as there is nothing you can do to give them natural immunity to pmv.

it may have just got lazy knowing you are going to feed it, if you don't feed it for a day then put some corn in a pot and tap your fingure into the corn the bird should copy you and also peck at the corn.

[Blueeyedsquirrel]

Hi Pjc,

 

Thanks for that, is it something I can do myself or will this need a vet to do it?

[pjc]

you can do it yourself but the vaccine is only available in 80 or 200 dose bottles so maybe cheaper for a vet to give you 2 jabs unless you can find a local fancier who can sort you out with some.

[Blueeyedsquirrel]

pjc,

 

When you vaccinate, do you only do it once or is it a continued effort every year?

I am quite happy to purchase the vaccine, however where do you inject and at what sort of dosage would I be looking at.

The pij also has whitish, wet poop with little greenish bits...it also has a slight whiff to it.

[pjc]

you inject at the back of the neck under the skin.

It could be worth getting the droppings tested incase there is another problem. What are you feeding them on?

 

Phil

[Blueeyedsquirrel]

Phil,

 

They are both fed on wild bird mix, which has corn, barley, sunflower seeds, wheat and bits in it.

The other pij has good poop and no problems, its just the younger rescue that does.

She also seems to have puffed up plumage most of the time, as if she is trying to keep warm.

[Guest Owen]

Anna

you are obviously a lovely caring human being. But, a word of warning. The pij could have a really nasty disease and there is a high risk that it could pass to you or your Mother. A lot of the people on this Forum have tried to help by guessing what is causing the bird to be ill. The trouble with that is, that everyone is just guessing and could be miles out in their guesses. Please take my advice, either get a Vet to tell you what is really wrong and provide treatment or get shot of it.

George was blunt but I'm afraid his sentiments were right.

Sorry to have to tell you this but you must do something positive before you end up with a really big health problem.

[Blueeyedsquirrel]

Hi Owen,

 

Last time I took it to the vet, they basically were'nt very forthcoming with the advice or help.

I live in North London, is there anyone on here that can direct me to someone or somewhere that is more likely to help or give direct treatment.

If the bird is as ill as people suggest, then if the vet says it needs to be put down I am happy to do so.

I have always had a weakness for animals and have looked after cats, pigeons, crows and squirrels....when rehabbed, if well enough they go back into the wild.

 

Thanks for your advice Owen.

 

Regards

 

Anna

[Peckedhen]

Thank you Anna for caring and helping this bird.  Not all fanciers dispose of ill birds so don't get the wrong impression.

 

PM sent Anna.

[Guest]

Thank you Anna for caring and helping this bird.  Not all fanciers dispose of ill birds so don't get the wrong impression.

 

PM sent Anna.

Well said

 

 

[Guest CINNAMON SPUNKMEYER]

Thank you Anna for caring and helping this bird.  Not all fanciers dispose of ill birds so don't get the wrong impression.

 

PM sent Anna.

 

 

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[Guest Owen]

Anna

I am sorry I can't help with advice on a suitable Vet in your area. I live near Pontypool, South Wales. However, I use the services of David Parsons a fantastic Vet and a thoroughly nice guy. He is located at Wincanton, Somerset.

You should be able to reach him on 07811 155387. He can be difficult to contact sometimes so I text him and he will respond when he can. But, on the other hand, there must be some good avian Vets near you. It would be much better if you could actually take the bird to the Vet and discuss the problem first hand with him/her.

A little note for peckedhen. I hope you are not including me in your comments. I have tried to help a lady in distress, as I would help anyone. Those of us who understand the risks that there may be in contracting diseases from animals and birds would be irresponsible if we did not tell those who do not know about it. After that it must be down to the individual to decide what they will do about it. And I repeat. Sick pigeons taken from the feral stock can have diseases that are contagious and dangerous to man.