Thoughts on Moult Part1 Honestly speaking I do not feel like writing this article at all. It is about the moult and it is all so useless and unimportant. I do not mean the moult, but what I have to…
Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance
Young Bird Season Preparation and Season Maintenance As one reads the various journals and books on pigeon racing it is easy to becomes very confused as far as putting it all together to win. Subjects such as nutrition, training, health…
Pigeon Medical Formulary
The following medical formulary was compiled and is recommended for use by the Association of Avian Veterinarians, General Considerations Purpose: The purpose of this formulary is to provide a concise, accurate description and proper dosage of the common drugs used…
Garlic and Racing Pigeons
Garlic and Racing Pigeons Now what about the use of garlic in racing pigeons? It is a popular, widely used product, but solid, scientific information on its effects in pigeons seems to be scarce. Everything from cloves of garlic to…
Garlic; Some Facts for the Fancier
Garlic; Facts For the Fancier Garlic, whose scientific name is Allium sativum, is a common plant, used worldwide for food. Since ancient times, garlic has been used for a variety of human ailments and problems, and even magical properties to…
Pigeon Tonic
Pigeon Tonic Use the following pigeon tonic receipe below, helps promote health during both the race and moulting seasons. 10 Tablespoons Colombine tea 10 Tablespoons White nettle Boil the above in 2 liters of water for 5 minutes. To this…
EggBound
EggBound Egg binding, or the obstruction of the uterus or oviduct by an egg, is a common problem seen in female birds. Since it can occur in a female bird, even if a mate is not present, unmated pet birds…
EggBinding
EggBinding As we move through the breeding season, there is increased discussion of the problem of egg binding. What is egg binding? Egg binding is the inability of a hen to pass a developed or partially developed egg. A partially…
Preventative and Curative Medicines
Preventative and Curative Medicines As a result of the much improved knowledge of pigeons and the medications now available to manage diseases, the good fancier can enjoy a loft free of disease. The common aim is to produce the healthiest…
Paramyxovirus Basics
Paramyxovirus Basics Pigeon flyers around the world have all heard of paramyxovirus or PMV. This is a viral disease that is not to be confused with the bacterial disease paratyphiod caused by Salmonella typhimurium. PMV is caused by one of…
