BANDIT Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 How many fanciers get their birds tested a few times a year as part of their health care program..and who do you use to do the tests and are you happy with the results given to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryngwynt Lofts Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hi mate, Im just about to start our winter program from Belgica Dewert, excellent service and dont try and sell you anything unless its needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbar Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hi mate, Im just about to start our winter program from Belgica Dewert, excellent service and dont try and sell you anything unless its needed.We use them as well 1st class service, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANDIT Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thanks for the 2 replies ..........i guess most just blind treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMS Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thanks for the 2 replies ..........i guess most just blind treat.No just don't treat have never treated in 11 yearsOhh sorry one spot every year if you consider that treating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANDIT Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 No just don't treat have never treated in 11 years thanks for the reply............what do you do if the birds become sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMS Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 thanks for the reply............what do you do if the birds become sick[/quotewith out going into feeding changes etc if the bird cannot fight any infections own their own then worse case they will die.natural restisance and general resistance if it's not evident then there weak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANDIT Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 with out going into feeding changes etc if the bird cannot fight any infections own their own then worse case they will die.natural restisance and general resistance if it's not evident then there week i suppose if everyone thought this way we would have a lot healther birds all round...years ago birds were very rarely treated .if they didnt get better on their own they died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMS Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 with out going into feeding changes etc if the bird cannot fight any infections own their own then worse case they will die.natural restisance and general resistance if it's not evident then there week i suppose if everyone thought this way we would have a lot healther birds all round...years ago birds were very rarely treated .if they didnt get better on their own they died.I know a lot will be horrified by this but that's the route we go down and we won't deviate just the way we keep doos good luck in your own methods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANDIT Posted October 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 i suppose if everyone thought this way we would have a lot healther birds all round...years ago birds were very rarely treated .if they didnt get better on their own they died.I know a lot will be horrified by this but that's the route we go down and we won't deviate just the way we keep doos good luck in your own methods thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 We had the birds tested 3 or 4 times this season by De Weerd but we will be looking to try someone new next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMS Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 We had the birds tested 3 or 4 times this season by De Weerd but we will be looking to try someone new next yearHow many times do you need them tested mate the results won't change, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froog Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 thanks for the reply............what do you do if the birds become sick[/quotewith out going into feeding changes etc if the bird cannot fight any infections own their own then worse case they will die.natural restisance and general resistance if it's not evident then there weak agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I have in the past used Gary Spavin, Auchincruive, Retford Poultry and De Weerdt.Spavin found no problems and didn't try to sell anything.Auchincruive didn't find much, but also indicated that no treatment was required.Retford have found and recommended treatment, but have also indicated no treatment required on other occasions.De Weerdt I used because I wanted Parastop, so had to have a test. They indicated treatment was required.I vaccinate against PMV and Paratyphus. When new pigeons are introduced to the loft, I treat with Parastop prior to vaccination, thus the need to test via De Weerdt.Like Vinnie, they normally don't get anything except one spot. Except when new pigeons are introduced, they are usually in fairly good health.I am not experienced enough to know otherwise, but if they were really unwell, I would notice without doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froog Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 We had the birds tested 3 or 4 times this season by De Weerd but we will be looking to try someone new next yearwhy do you need them tested 3 times a year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Reid Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Always find the subject of medicine / treatment for pigeons amazing. We as pigeon fanciers control when the pigeons eat when they drink ,breed,air control, heat, and freedom to fly. But when it comes to healthcare the pigeons have got to do this them self , .*expletive removed* off .It is up to the fancier to look after the welfare of his / her pigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal2 Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Always find the subject of medicine / treatment for pigeons amazing. We as pigeon fanciers control when the pigeons eat when they drink ,breed,air control, heat, and freedom to fly. But when it comes to healthcare the pigeons have got to do this them self , .*expletive removed* off .It is up to the fancier to look after the welfare of his / her pigeons Booooommm there it is. I don't understand anybody fancier that likes to do well when racing that wouldn't treat the birds if they felt there was something a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 We had the birds tested 3 or 4 times this season by De Weerd but we will be looking to try someone new next yearSame here. :emoticon-0127-lipssealed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 We had the birds tested 3 or 4 times this season by De Weerd but we will be looking to try someone new next yearSame here. :emoticon-0127-lipssealed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I don't treat. (Though have as said before once) Am a great believer in them having a good constitution and immunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANDIT Posted October 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 So most dont get their birds tested and dont treat....is it any wonder there is heavy losses due to ill health...or am i missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 So most dont get their birds tested and dont treat....is it any wonder there is heavy losses due to ill health...or am i missing somethingi dont test my birds and i do treat them but its all down tae when tae treat and what for thats what you learn by keeping livestock imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullcock Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 We had the birds tested 3 or 4 times this season by De Weerd but we will be looking to try someone new next yearWhy will you be looking to try someone else, are De Weerd not good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullcock Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 How many times do you need them tested mate the results won't change,The birds can pick something up at different times of the year, a clear result in January doesn't mean they are clear in June!P.S. we used to get them checked but don't now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Think if you know your birds you can usually tell somethings not right , a test is just to confirm something is wrong and what it is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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