roc Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 im confused about putting 1tablespoon epson salt/ 10 liters of h2o upon arrival from race.. i red one article, doing this stuff is the best way to get back into form. veterans advice? ty
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 im confused about putting 1tablespoon epson salt/ 10 liters of h2o upon arrival from race.. i red one article, doing this stuff is the best way to get back into form. veterans advice? ty thats a new one, dont know anybody who uses epsom salts on pigeons, at anytime, but i know harky uses them for a good clean out at weekends
expat1 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 I thought Epson Salts were used for humans for an upset stomach etc Pigeons cannot become constipated so why use them, Probably do more harm than good. Put a good Electrolyte in the Drinker, feed light for a couple of feeds only then bring up the body weight as fast as you can, On a Short race they should not need to bring up the body weight only talking about middle to long distance, But even on a Sprint race a drink of Electrolyes will not hurt them
Roland Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 Many ole timers used a little to clear the toxin / crap etc. out of their birds, and then build them up over the next few days .... Linseed is far safer, as it is a natural laxative. Indeed a very prominent Vet, one we all know of, strongly advices against it.... so I never use it on my birds... meslf lol lol.
Roland Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 Funnily enough the Ole time boxers used a heeap spoonful in whiskey to lose wieght ... swallowed down an plenty of quick runs. But it will take a lot of ggodness out the system and left them weakened.
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 Many ole timers used a little to clear the toxin / crap etc. out of their birds, and then build them up over the next few days .... Linseed is far safer, as it is a natural laxative. Indeed a very prominent Vet, one we all know of, strongly advices against it.... so I never use it on my birds... meslf lol lol. well u need it roland to clear all the crap out your head, take more because it is not working yet ;D
Roland Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 Aye.... can't seeem to get it past me staumach ... eeek! Now just where does he keep his brain lol : :'( : but say no more eh! :X
Guest Posted July 22, 2007 Report Posted July 22, 2007 im confused about putting 1tablespoon epson salt/ 10 liters of h2o upon arrival from race.. i red one article, doing this stuff is the best way to get back into form. veterans advice? ty If you want to give them something why not give them some electrolytes?.There are plenty on the market,can't see the point in giving them epsom salts which are just for bad stomaches.
jimmy white Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 im confused about putting 1tablespoon epson salt/ 10 liters of h2o upon arrival from race.. i red one article, doing this stuff is the best way to get back into form. veterans advice? ty this was an old way of clearing the toxins built up during arace [lactic acid etc ] but a bit harsh on the birds ,in my opinion ,,,they would say it would" clean them out"but again only in my opinion would do more harm than good
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