Everything You Need to Know About Pigeon Health Care
Learn how to keep your pigeons health, happy, and thriving with our expert care tips and resources.
A Complete illness Guide
Discussion: Common sign of illness
For a healthy pigeon
- Feed nigella and neem leaf solution once a month,
- Apply multivitamins and minerals before and after feeding worm medicine.
- Do not feed worm medicine during lactation.
- Feed coriander leaves juice once a month by mixing with water.
- Use aloe vera juice for a drink twice a month,
- Feed 1 lemon juice, with 1 or 2 pinches of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar by mixing with 1 liter of water once a month,
- Disinfect the loft once a month,
- Control mosquitoes, flies, lice, and mites,
- Arrange a bath regularly, isolate the infected pigeon from healthy pigeons,
- Apply antiseptic cream or turmeric paste on the wounds,
- Dry the food and grid regularly in the sunlight,
- Provide a calcium course after laying eggs.
Regular stool
Pigeon feces is a combination of urine, digested food, and uric acid. Pigeon feces contain a very small amount of urine that’s not visible to the naked eye. A complete illness guide is visible to the naked eye. A normal stool does not have an odor or watery part. It is normal for feathers to be stuck in the stool. Normal feces isn’t very hard or soft, and creamy in color with a slight urate. The shape of the feces will be like a cocoon.
Irregular stool
- There will be many feces at once, and an oily surface is seen on the feces.
- Very thin and transparent feces,
- Thin black stools indicate old blood, maybe due to internal bleeding or stomach injury,
- If the white part is abundant, it indicates dehydration. However, if this problem continues even after drinking enough water, it is a sign of kidney function disease, but in this case, the eyes will be wrinkled (not swollen).
- Dark-green, pea-green, or bile-colored feces, liver damage indicates salmonella, or
- Reluctance to take food can make yellowish-green (lemon peel-like color) feces,
- Watery green, gray, or yellow feces are the symptoms of diarrhea or constipation.
- Feces will be brown due to poisoning. diarrhea,
- Foamy, Foamy, bubble-shaped diarrhea indicates dysentery or fever,
- Gluey urate is indicative of a pigeon’s illness,
- Muddy, brown, or pale feces indicate
- coli infection.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pigeon Health
1. What are the most common diseases in pigeons?
The most common pigeon diseases include Canker, Coccidiosis, Paratyphoid, Paramyxovirus (PMV), and internal worms. Early detection and proper treatment are essential to prevent spreading.
3. Are there any natural remedies for pigeon health issues?
Yes, mild natural treatments include garlic water, apple cider vinegar in drinking water, neem leaf extract, and turmeric mixed with food. These can support the immune system but shouldn't replace vet care in serious cases.
5. Do pigeons need vaccinations?
Yes, vaccinations—especially for PMV (Paramyxovirus) and Paratyphoid—are highly recommended to protect your pigeons from serious diseases and prevent outbreaks in your loft.
2. How can I tell if my pigeon is sick?
Signs of illness include fluffing feathers, lethargy, loss of appetite, watery droppings, or unusual behavior. If you notice any of these symptoms, isolate the bird and consult a vet.
4. What should a healthy pigeon diet include?
A balanced diet includes grains like corn, wheat, millet, barley, green peas, and pigeon-specific vitamins. Always provide clean, fresh water daily and avoid spoiled or moldy food.
6. Why should a sick pigeon be kept away from others?
Sick pigeons can easily transmit diseases to healthy birds. Keeping them in quarantine helps stop the spread and allows focused care until full recovery.