Guest chrisss Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 its up to you mate but i would put it on the food as per instructions to my mind if she is off a bit then putting a syringe down her throat will make her worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blythy1 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 if i was you i would be giving a white sesqui tablet a old hand product they are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 You never put syringe down birds throat,you use a syringe to put contents into crop. White Sesqui Tablet main ingredients are 90% bread soda - Bicor /Soda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbarra Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 JUST LEAVE HER ALONE AND SHE WILL COME ROUND, SHE PROBABLY FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER, I ACTUALLY THINK THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF TRAINING EXAM TO QUALIFY KEEPING PIGEONS, AS PEOPLE CAN THEN DEAL WITH STUFF AS IT HAPPENS. CHEERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 JUST LEAVE HER ALONE AND SHE WILL COME ROUND, SHE PROBABLY FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER, I ACTUALLY THINK THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF TRAINING EXAM TO QUALIFY KEEPING PIGEONS, AS PEOPLE CAN THEN DEAL WITH STUFF AS IT HAPPENS. CHEERS This post appears rather contrdictoty ie leave it alone/exam to qualify/,to treat as it happens,the individual asked for advice to treat a bird which he believed was ill, advice asked-advice given,all above posts offered their advice,except above. maybe you have just posted for the sake of posting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckedhen Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 JUST LEAVE HER ALONE AND SHE WILL COME ROUND, SHE PROBABLY FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER, I ACTUALLY THINK THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF TRAINING EXAM TO QUALIFY KEEPING PIGEONS, AS PEOPLE CAN THEN DEAL WITH STUFF AS IT HAPPENS. CHEERS No chance! There's not even one for having kids of your own let alone pigeons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrisss Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 JUST LEAVE HER ALONE AND SHE WILL COME ROUND, SHE PROBABLY FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER, I ACTUALLY THINK THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF TRAINING EXAM TO QUALIFY KEEPING PIGEONS, AS PEOPLE CAN THEN DEAL WITH STUFF AS IT HAPPENS. CHEERS and what pray tell happens if you fail the "training exam" :'( :'( "big brother" arrives [with police escort of course] and you cannot keep pigeons no more [sorry iam off topic but cannot let that one pass as there are too many "rules and regs" in this country already without having to possibly pay for a pigeon exam as well!!!!!!] :D :D :D :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I did'nt read how old she was, but sounds like she got stressed in all the moving around and her cocci count got high. Usually isolate and give a quarter of a metronadizole tablet 3 days apart will cure, as long as she not too far gone (ie still eating & drinking). Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 and what pray tell happens if you fail the "training exam" :'( :'( "big brother" arrives [with police escort of course] and you cannot keep pigeons no more [sorry iam off topic but cannot let that one pass as there are too many "rules and regs" in this country already without having to possibly pay for a pigeon exam as well!!!!!!] :D :D :D :'( No sorry but I agree with timbarra,anyone who phones me wanting birds gets the third degree and if I am not happy that they know how to care for them properly then they are not for sale,the birds welfare has to come first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I think it must be very confusing for anyone new to pigeons to follow the differing advice given in this thread - for a bird suffering from an unknown illness, if in fact it is an illness - and I think members need to agree on the basic advice to be given in these circumstances ... and that should be spell out the basic requirements. Suggested Basic Requirements: (1) isolate the pigeon [to protect the rest of the birds] (2) under no circumstances give a blind treatment which will may worsen the bird's condition AND queer the pitch for the vet prescribing if it does turn out to be a vet job. 3) do something which will hopefully stabilise the bird, but not worsen the position, give 2% garlic, or cider vinegar, in its drinking water [a jar will do] and change diet to a lighter easily digested mix, cereal rather than legume / grain. (4) Continue for 48-72 hours, watch bird carefully, monitor condition and droppings and if no improvement - ask another fancier to look at the bird and / or take it to a vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I think it must be very confusing for anyone new to pigeons to follow the differing advice given in this thread - for a bird suffering from an unknown illness, if in fact it is an illness - and I think members need to agree on the basic advice to be given in these circumstances ... and that should be spell out the basic requirements. Suggested Basic Requirements: (1) isolate the pigeon [to protect the rest of the birds] (2) under no circumstances give a blind treatment which will may worsen the bird's condition AND queer the pitch for the vet prescribing if it does turn out to be a vet job. 3) do something which will hopefully stabilise the bird, but not worsen the position, give 2% garlic, or cider vinegar, in its drinking water [a jar will do] and change diet to a lighter easily digested mix, cereal rather than legume / grain. (4) Continue for 48-72 hours, watch bird carefully, monitor condition and droppings and if no improvement - ask another fancier to look at the bird and / or take it to a vet but is that not the whole point , to get different opinions, it is confusing for anybody to see so many different replies to anything, so where do you go ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Girl Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 This post appears rather contrdictoty ie leave it alone/exam to qualify/,to treat as it happens,the individual asked for advice to treat a bird which he believed was ill, advice asked-advice given,all above posts offered their advice,except above. maybe you have just posted for the sake of posting ? I apologize for being edgy and agitated - but man, I don't feel well since donating the blood an hour ago - and this Idea of a pigeon exam tipped my nerves. -.- Honestly, that's an aggravating thought, and is in no way helpful to the person who came for advice. However, I agree on the point of wanting to know if the person can provide proper care for the bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrisss Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 No sorry but I agree with timbarra,anyone who phones me wanting birds gets the third degree and if I am not happy that they know how to care for them properly then they are not for sale,the birds welfare has to come first that madam is your choice they are after all your birds but whilst i would agree that the birds welfare must come first may i ask what do you do with strays or "defective" birds besides the guy was asking for help not to see if he is "fit" to keep pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 daft question but !!!....how does a brick in the breeding box prevent cock birds attacking the hen, i cant imagine the hen picking it up and hitting the cock with it The brick will give the hen some respite from the cock pecking down on her as she can stand on top of it . i turn the nest bowls over works just the same. As for the going light old hand pills most good pigeon feed suppliers stock it....remember to isolate the bird ..& scrub- bleach all drinkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrisss Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 magic back on topic again i too have found the "old hand" pills very good [i had a hen with one eyed cold cleared it up real fast [then i changed my ventilation even though only one bird ever got it [or showed any signs] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckedhen Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Two calcium tablets, one in the morning and one at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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