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Pigeons tend to hide illness until it is advanced, so early changes in droppings, posture, breathing or appetite are worth noticing. This section covers common diseases such as canker, paratyphoid, adenovirus and ornithosis, along with injuries, stress and what droppings can tell you. The guides give background only: a sick or injured bird should be seen by an avian vet.
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Cinnamon For Racing Pigeons
Pigeons have a peculiar relationship with cinnamon. Please note: this article is general information and is not a substitute for advice from an avian vet or a licensed…
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Cod Liver Oil for Pigeons
Omega-3 is as beneficial to pigeons as it is to humans and most other creatures. Please note: this article is general information and is not a substitute for…
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Garlic And Apple Cider Vinegar for Pigeons
Garlic (opens in new tab) and apple cider vinegar (opens in new tab) are added to a pigeon’s diet by some keepers for the nutritional and medicinal benefits…
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The Most Common Pigeon Diseases: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
The diseases pigeon keepers and rescuers see most often are canker (trichomonosis), pigeon paramyxovirus (PMV-1), paratyphoid (salmonellosis), coccidiosis, pigeon pox, respiratory infections, and parasites such as worms and…
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Adenovirus In Pigeons
Adenovirus infection is a contagious disease of pigeons. Its classic form mainly affects young birds and is often complicated by a bacterial infection with Escherichia coli. Please note:…
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Hexamitiasis In Pigeons
Hexamitiasis is an intestinal disease of pigeons. It is less frequent than the most common pigeon diseases, but there is no vaccine against it, so diagnosis by a…
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Ornithosis in Pigeons
Ornithosis, also called psittacosis or chlamydiosis, is a common disease of pigeons and other birds worldwide. It can pass to humans, so it is classed as a zoonotic…
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Mycoplasmosis in Pigeons
Avian mycoplasmosis is a bacterial infection that affects a very wide range of birds, including pigeons. The species most often found in pigeons are Mycoplasma columborale, M. columbinum…
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Pigeon Paramyxovirus: Everything You Need to Know
Pigeon paramyxovirus (opens in new tab) (PMV) is a serious viral disease that can spread quickly through a loft and kill many birds. It is a pigeon-adapted variant…
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Canker in Pigeons: Complete Guide
Canker is an infection of the mouth, throat and crop caused by the single-celled parasite Trichomonas gallinae. It is also called trichomonosis or trichomoniasis. The classic sign is…
