What is the best respiratory treatment

[Guest nikkimass35]

Hi all im after some advice what is the best respiratory treatment to bye. I had some birds sneezing and scratching and i want to treat with something that works

[OLDYELLOW]

Hi all im after some advice what is the best respiratory treatment to bye. I had some birds sneezing and scratching and i want to treat with something that works

 

that could be dust in the loft get them tested , if have respiritry then treat them , and make alterations to improve your loft ventilation

[Guest strapper]

Hi all im after some advice what is the best respiratory treatment to bye. I had some birds sneezing and scratching and i want to treat with something that works

 

doxyt for resp(but theres numerous treatments out there..but i would advise to have them tested 1st..the signs that you describe could also be a case of canker...this is why its (best to test)my new slogan ;D

 

 

[Guest nikkimass35]

My loft is a 8 foot by 6 foot with a 5 foot by 5 foot avery which is covered apart from the front. I have nest boxes in the avery side where most of the pigeons stay all day. Should i cover the avery up or leave it open

[Guest Owen]

Oxygen is the best treatment for breathing problems. The drug of choice is Linco Spectin. But even if you treat it, you will find that you have an underlying problem until you sort your ventilation out. There has to be a gentle current of air taking the foul air away. You should not be able to smell pigeons when ever you go into the loft. Also make sure that you have not overstocked because this could add to your problem.

In a situation like this, you could loose a lot of birds, and when you race them and I doubt if they would be fit enough to actually win a race.

[Guest nikkimass35]

Thanx owen my loft is aboyr 12 foot by 6 and keep roughly 30 pigeons is that to many

[Guest stb-]

best to test and get the apropriate treatment for the job ,  as depends if its gram neg or positive   ;)

 

[Guest nikkimass35]

ive just started training this week. So far so good not lost a pigeon yet, But there is a few that are scratching and sneezing

[Roland]

Rhonfied do a Highlight. No need to read the labels etc. Just a eye spot dropped into a eye. If clear it will be out the nostril instantly. If not, then treat.

[fletch]

can i ask were people get there droppings tested and what prices are they.

as i here it mentioned on here a lot and makes a lot of sence,

[Guest Owen]

fletchlives, I think that the best way to get your droppings tested is to go to someone who has a microscope and knows how to use it. This is because one test is not good enough. When the Vet does a droppings test and sends you off with medication, you should get another test done straight after the medication is finished. A common problem is for Fanciers to treat their birds for something and think that there troubles are over. It does not work like that. The second test is to make sure that the bird has benefited by the treatment.

And if the treatment has not worked you can continue to medicate.

I have a microscope and I check my own every week. That way I can pick up on a problem before it gets to bad.

[Guest Owen]

nikkimass35, I can not tell if you have too many pigeons in your loft by the information you have given. I can tell you with certainty that if you get breathing problems with your birds, you have a ventilation problem. There has to be a current of air traveling upwards through your loft taking the fumes and stale air away. You also need as much sunshine as you can entering the loft. It is not a luxury, it is important. No doubt you will have read and been told that your loft has to be dry. Well yes it does. But you also have to make sure that the humidity levels are kept low. High humidity deprives the birds of oxygen. The best way to create a low humidity attmosphere is to ensure that the sun can warm the inside of the loft and make it light and airy.

I hope this helps you

Owen