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MASKS

Posted by Jerry Gagne on Feb 23rd 2021

MASKS

If you spend a lot of time in the loft, you should strongly consider use of a quality mask. We all know that pigeons create a lot of dust, and has been known to cause breathing problems for a fancier. …

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FEED FOR PIGEONS

Posted by Jerry Gagne on Feb 23rd 2021

FEED FOR PIGEONS

Feeding of your pigeons is so important to their good health. There are lots of different feed combinations and feed manufacturers. There are specialty feeds for breeding, racing, showing, and more.&n …

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So You Need A Drinker?!

Posted by Jerry Gagne on Feb 17th 2021

So You Need A Drinker?!

If you are new to the pigeon hobby, or maybe it is time to replace your old drinkers, you may want to consider the following. Generally, your choices are, metal, plastic or a combination of each.  …

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ORNITHOSIS (One Eye Colds)

Posted by Jerry Gagne on Feb 16th 2021

ORNITHOSIS (One Eye Colds)

It is not unusual for pigeons to develop one eye colds caused by Chlamydia. Symptoms include unilateral swelling of the membrane (conjunctiva) of the skin around the eye. The swelling of conjunctiva …

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Pigeon Pox

Posted by Jerry Gagne on Jul 24th 2019

Pigeon Pox

Pigeon Pox is caused by viruses. The typical scabby incrustations on the outer skin (pox) have given thedisease its name. Pox viruses are excreted in the saliva, the nasal secretions and the lacrimal …

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General Pigeon Health Tips

Posted by Jerry Gagne on Jul 24th 2019

General Pigeon Health Tips

General Pigeon Health TipsTip #1-When using Aureomycin products to treat your birds, you should always take away grit as well as any feed or supplement containing calcium.Tip #2-Birds will be sick an …

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