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ali112
Posts : 11
Join date : 2012-06-07
| Subject: Got a pigeon that can't eat  Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:39 am | |
| hey guys,
got a chick that is ill and skinny i have gave it some tkk treatment but the chick hasn't got better and there is nothing in is mouth no canker and i don't know what the problem is and could u reply back please | |
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Teresa
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Posts : 5381
Join date : 2009-07-23
Location : Portugal
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:17 am | |
| Sorry, I don't know what you mean by ttk treatment...
How old is the chick, and how long has he been ill? Is he with the parents, and are they healthy?
Please tell us some more about the chick, and post a message if you can, that would really help. | |
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ali112
Posts : 11
Join date : 2012-06-07
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:43 am | |
| the chick has came out of nest and can eat but struggles to drink water with other bir | |
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Teresa
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Posts : 5381
Join date : 2009-07-23
Location : Portugal
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:00 am | |
| He may be too young to know how to do it. Does he still have yellow plumage? When you say he's eating, what is he eating? Babies can learn how to drink if you dip their beaks in a cup of water (not all the beak, just half), but it can take a few tries before they learn. This link may be helpful in terms of caring for a baby pigeon: http://www.pigeonangels.com/t569-caring-for-a-baby-pigeon | |
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ali112
Posts : 11
Join date : 2012-06-07
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:10 pm | |
| it eats corn and has came out of the nest | |
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Teresa
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Posts : 5381
Join date : 2009-07-23
Location : Portugal
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:43 pm | |
| So he must be 3 weeks plus, right?
When you say he eats corn, I take it you mean a pigeon mix, not just corn on its own. Because just corn wouldn't stop him starving. If he is eating enough and still thin, it's very likely he's got worms. Do you have the parents, and are they healthy? Are they wormed, vaccinated? Is there any infectious catarrh in your loft, because that can cause birds to drink too little. I don't really have a lot of information to be able to advise you...
Is this the bird you're thinking of entering for a tournament after a month's vitamin supplements?
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Teresa
Administrative Member
Posts : 5381
Join date : 2009-07-23
Location : Portugal
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sat Jun 09, 2012 3:49 pm | |
| Whereabouts are you located in the UK? Cynthia said she may be able to find an experienced rehabber near you who might help diagnose what's wrong with the baby. | |
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ali112
Posts : 11
Join date : 2012-06-07
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:02 am | |
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ali112
Posts : 11
Join date : 2012-06-07
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:03 am | |
| yeh and i have adult bird who always does sick and shiver should i gave it harker 3 in one to fix the problem | |
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Teresa
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Posts : 5381
Join date : 2009-07-23
Location : Portugal
| | Subject: Re: Got a pigeon that can't eat Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:26 pm | |
| Those 3-in-1 "miracle" pills don't fix anything, really, they are only an emergency measure to stop a bird from dying until your vet has had a chance to find what's wrong with it. | |
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