Vaccinating a Racing Pigeon Subcutaneously by Slobberknocker Lofts There are two ways to vaccinate a racing pigeon. One is subcutaneously in the back of the neck. To vaccinate this way, lay the racing pigeon across your lap, holding the bird…
Condition and Form In Racing Pigeons
Condition and Form In Racing Pigeons Form in General If you have ever studied power lifting training is designed to allow an athlete to peek his performance on the day or just shortly before the day of competition. This is…
Classifying Injuries in Racing Pigeons
Classifying Injuries in Racing Pigeons This section covers injuries to birds. Unfortunately, it’s the nature of racing and training that our birds covering the distance that they do will incur injuries. We have to remember that we manage a stable…
Pigeon Health Matters Part 2 – The Race Stage
Race stage Aim: To maintain winning form through the entire season by good management and maintenance of health. This is when it gets interesting. It is also the time when most fanciers start making serious mistakes. During competition medication is…
Pigeon Health Matters Part 1
From a veterinary health point of view pigeons represent an extreme therapeutic challenge. In a closed stock loft or parrot aviary, where the movement of birds in and out is very low it is simply a matter of testing birds,…
The Probiotic “Health Dividend” (Part 2)
The Probiotic “Health Dividend” (Part 2 of 2) By: John Vance When all defenses are working properly, 98% of all pathogenic invaders are neutralized and flushed out of the digestive tract without having penetrated the intestinal lining. However, when all…
The Probiotic “Health Dividend” (Part 1)
The Probiotic “Health Dividend” (Part 1 of 2) by John Vance The digestive tract of a racing pigeon, is home to a number of microorganisms, including various types of protozoa, bacteria, and fungi (includes yeast). The normal relationship between these…
