By: W. Lovatt Date: PIGEONS and PIGEON WORLD April 1954 Category: General
Some ration the barley, giving less than others. I give a little under what
they could eat up, being a fancier that likes to see his kit strong and not
looking for the droppers all the time. I would sooner it take an hour to
drop them than have to drive them for an hour.
By: Dr Colin Walker Date: Unknown Category: Health
Dr. Colin Walker B.V.Sc , B.Sc , M.R.C.V.S
Epsom salts is the common name for an electrolyte (or salt)combination,
magnesium sulphate (MgSO4).It has been used by pigeon fanciers for many
years to "clean the birds out" and in some way promote health.
Behind every loft is a breeder that is continuously striving to breed more
specimens that mirror the "Standard " of whatever he is breeding, in this
case we are the breeders of "Endurance Flying Tipplers".
What we are talking about is a medium sized bird capable of prolonged flight
for many hours at one time. Like all things in nature this breed of bird has
evolved over many years, and in this case "Nature" had very little to do
with what we have today.
By: Christian Otrakji, MD Date: 4/7/2000 Category: Health
"Warm Water makes birds sick", solemnly announced to me one day, a dear
friend, an old timer with a heavy East European accent. Warm water is bad
for the birds. At first, this old adage, certainly worth its weight in gold,
didn't make sense to me. I couldn't see how warm water could make birds
sick.
When the bird tries to flap its wings as an exercise (not flying) you will
notice a little sloppiness in the wing action. A very little lightness in
the body (in the keel). Standing on 1 leg. Laying down as if sitting on the
egg but on one side (when people are not around).
