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Sick dove

830 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by  Skyeking 
#1 ·
I have a dove which looks very sick and I was after some help. Over the last week I've lost 3 birds all very suddenly due to the same symptoms as my little one suffering at the moment.

They are very puffed up, not flying, can't overly walk well and when they do they topple forward.
Green droppings. She has eaten a little bit this morning but I'm not sure what the illness is and what I can do to help her.

All I know is that I've lost 3 to these exact symptoms.

Any help would be most appreciated!
 
#2 ·
I would advise taking a sick bird and a sample of the droppings to a vet.

It is probably a serious bacterial infection, but unless you have antibiotics to hand (if so, which?) you will have to get them from a vet, as they are all prescription only.

Alternatively, send sample droppings to a lab such as Retford Poultry, though that could take up a few days.

http://www.pigeonrescue.co.uk/postaltesting.htm
 
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