Proteen lump

[mavrick]

can any tell me why thease come up on pigeons and what is the best way to get rid of them.

[just ask me]

the reason why i dont know dont think it has been proven why

 

 

most of the time they fall of or get some light fishing line tie it around it be off in a few days  

[topmanlee]

do itwith cotton thats the best and put some iodine on it that works

[mavrick]

Cheers lads thanks

[Novice]

It's actually caused by a virus but has no lasting effects.

[DOVEScot]

I was always under the belief it was a birds individual inability to cope with fats ands preotiens hence the name and this was verified by some vets, a few months ago it was also stated that it was a form of pox so the jury is out

 

I had this pigeon brought to me and I tied a thin piece of thread around it and tied it tight, the lump fell off and the bird made a full recovery. The owners other 19 birds never have had one before or after so I am not sure about the pox theory :-/

 

 

[Babybird]

Thanks for the pcture Duncan, just had my tea and now feel sick

[DOVEScot]

Thanks for the pcture Duncan, just had my tea and now feel sick

 

I thought you were a nurse, maybe it was an *expletive removed* ;D ;D ;D

[Babybird]

;D ;D ;D ;D

[Guest madpup]

I was always under the belief it was a birds individual inability to cope with fats ands preotiens hence the name and this was verified by some vets, a few months ago it was also stated that it was a form of pox so the jury is out

 

I had this pigeon brought to me and I tied a thin piece of thread around it and tied it tight, the lump fell off and the bird made a full recovery. The owners other 19 birds never have had one before or after so I am not sure about the pox theory :-/

 

 

 

My mate also Had this only with one bird, lasted 2 seasons and then never happend again??? dont know why lads also said high fats were the prob, but I dont beleave its pox, :-/

 

 

[catchthepigeon]

I dont think its a virus or virus related.Cutting of the lump wouldnt cure it as the virus would still be in the blood stream.I have had one and used cotton thread to remove it.

[blaz]

Thanks for the pcture Duncan, just had my tea and now feel sick

 

you have seen worse than that at work

[Guest mick bowler]

Thanks for the pcture Duncan, just had my tea and now feel sick

 

Good job you dont see how i have remove them then!!  ;D

 

 

[DOVEScot]

 

Good job you dont see how i have remove them then!!  ;D

 

 

Pure protien and nice with a wee bit garlic