gpigeonman
33 posts
Feb 27, 2008
4:14 PM
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Hi to all just wanted to ask how many breeders medicate there birds for breeding and do you give them a break after a few rounds.
Last Edited by on Feb 27, 2008 4:15 PM
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Sandy91, SA Region 3
214 posts
Feb 27, 2008
4:22 PM
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gpigeonman I usally give all my birds some medication before breeding and fly season starts and I breed two rounds then rest them for two months and breed two rounds again and so on untill the season is finished. Most people have their own way of doing things, this is just what I do.
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420
28 posts
Feb 27, 2008
4:33 PM
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hello pigeonman hope all is good with you i med my birds befor i put them down i start 1 month befor breeding time. you are always in battel with (worms/canker/ e-coil) first i put them on canker for one week water for two then do the worming for one week water them e-coil. after med your birds you have to give them some good bacteria after and make sure you talk the grit out. one week of rest. then down thay go hope this help some good luck
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Scott
120 posts
Feb 27, 2008
5:38 PM
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I don't like to medicate unless there is a problem, there is a lot to be said for a dry clean loft that isn't over crowded,throw in clean feed and water into the mix along with basicly a closed loft and WA LA no problems.
I do keep the loft acidic by using apple cider vinegar in the water and an acidic loft dressing when the times of year when there is moister in the air.
I also think that it is critical to stay clear of the antibiotics unless you suspect a major problem loft wise.
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Just my Opinion
Scott
Last Edited by on Feb 27, 2008 5:46 PM
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RO
149 posts
Feb 27, 2008
5:42 PM
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I agree with Scott,if there is no problem no need to medicate the only thing I would probably do different is worm them once a year.
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Ro
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c robbo
132 posts
Feb 28, 2008
5:23 AM
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420 spot on.good post
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Shadow
108 posts
Feb 28, 2008
6:02 AM
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I have a regular medication for both racers and rollers
I worm twice,around X Mas first wormed then two weeks later,this being to pick up on eggs left behind after first worming,worming is definite must for birds that have access to picking about in garden as mine have.
Next 4 in 1 Product against Paratyhopid,Salmonella,etc
also use a Probiotic for 7 days to replace Good Gut/Bacteria,
When sitting eggs,treat against Wet Canker,again a course of Probiotics,
I also inject against P.M.V. once a year,with youngsters being done at approx 30 days old,having seen this scourge among pigeon,its the last thing a flyer wants,as its a virus,its extremely lethal,and contagious.
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gpigeonman
34 posts
Feb 28, 2008
3:03 PM
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Thanks for all the info. I live in Florida and their is a lot of moisture in the air here. I don't know if a loft completely closed would work because of the moisture. If any thinks it would pleas let me know.
thanks again!!!
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Oldfart
501 posts
Feb 28, 2008
3:33 PM
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Scott, Acidic loft dressing? Explain, please.
Thom
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sippi
78 posts
Feb 28, 2008
4:21 PM
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gpigeonman what part of Florida? I am in Perry and I would not reccomend a closed in loft we get too much rain. All my lofts have three sides open. It is better for you and the birds. I rarely loose any squeaks or eggs to cold. If I do it is usually poor parenting. Did lose a couple last night that were at that inbetween stage. Too big to cover and too little to take twenty degrees. They were parlors though. I dont believe in medicating. I do vaccinate if I am going to bring in any birds though. I had PMV once come in with some new birds and that is bad stuff. I lose very few birds from sickness. I think you invite trouble when you over medicate. I destroy any sick birds if they dont overcome the illness in short order after isolation.
Sippi
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