A Realistic Health Program Before Young Bird Races: Vaccinate for pox, PMV and paratyphoid 30 to 45 days before training starts. Before Breeding in the Winter: Vaccinate all old birds, breeders and young birds you are keeping for PMV and…
Healthy Pigeon’s Win Races Part 3 “The Big Four”
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The Pigeon’s Medicine Cabinet
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Chris Smith’s Pigeon Racing Health Program
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