Green droppings in pigeons: possible diseases and what to do, prevention

Domestic pigeons, like wild pigeons, often suffer from infections. In order to cure the bird faster, it is important to diagnose the disease in a timely and correct manner. Green droppings in domestic pigeons is a common symptom of various diseases. In addition to timely treatment, attention should be paid to preventive measures aimed at preventing the emergence and spread of diseases.

Causes of green droppings in pigeons

Such an ailment is often a symptom of an infectious disease. However, the non-infectious nature of green droppings cannot be ruled out.

Weak immunity

Domestic pigeons are unpretentious, but they cannot boast of strong immunity. Because of this, birds are often affected by infectious diseases. Pets suffer from inflammation of the eyes. Colds are accompanied by discharge from the sinuses, coughing, wheezing.

Frequent cases - malfunctions of the digestive tract, in which there is green diarrhea, loss of appetite. Even if there is no likelihood of an infectious disease, it is advisable to isolate the sick bird from the rest.

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The disease is a dangerous infectious disease. If treatment was not started in a timely manner, then the mortality rate is 100%. Most often, wild birds become the source of infection, so it is recommended to drive away wild pigeons and not let them into the house. Paramyxovirus is transmitted through food, water or direct contact.

When infected, the following symptoms appear: the litter becomes green, the bird stops pecking at food and often drinks water. The dove becomes apathetic, sits ruffled. If at this stage the bird is drunk with "Sporovit", "Fosprenil" or "Gamavit", then it can still recover.

When the disease progresses (as early as 4-5 days), the bird stops eating on its own, cannot hold its head upright, then paralysis develops. At this stage of the disease, the pigeon cannot be saved.

Ornithosis

Usually, this infectious disease in birds is severe. Ways of spread of infection - through food, water. The first symptoms are manifested in the form of fear of light, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, apathy. Green diarrhea, dehydration, paralysis are signs of the last stage of ornithosis, when it is no longer possible to cure the disease.

Resistance to external factors - a distinctive feature of the pathogen, which remains viable for two weeks. Therefore, it is recommended to use Orni Injection and Orni Cure at the first signs of infection. Also, mandatory measures will be the disinfection of the structure of the dovecote, the processing of improvised means.

Salmonellosis

A dangerous infectious disease can be transmitted through food contaminated with droppings, water. Rodents and insects are carriers of the disease, so it is necessary to keep the places of breeding and keeping birds clean. Most often, salmonellosis affects chicks. Characteristic symptoms: listless appearance with ruffled feathers, liquid green droppings, inability to peck food on their own.

If timely treatment with drugs ("Streptomycin", "ParaCure", "Cural") is started, then the pigeon can still fight for life.In the later stages of the disease, it is better to kill the bird and dispose of the body. The best options to prevent salmonellosis infection are vaccination of chicks with Salmo PT, constant disinfection and cleaning of the poultry house.

What to do when a problem is found

As soon as the first signs of unhe althy behavior of the bird appear, painful symptoms (diarrhea with a green tint or blood clots, apathy, refusal to feed), it is recommended to isolate the patient.

To find out the causes of the disease, you need to observe the bird:

• green droppings, weight loss, general weakness of the bird signal a streptococcal infection;
• if the litter has acquired a greenish tone, pay attention to its consistency. Loose stools, air bubbles, pigeon limping, and a disheveled appearance may indicate salmonella infection;
• swelling around the eyes, green droppings, loss of feathers are signs of bird damage by ornithosis.

To accurately establish or confirm the diagnosis, you must contact your veterinarian. Only an examination by a specialist, the delivery of clinical tests will help to accurately determine the cause of the appearance of green litter.

Prevention measures

When raising pigeons, prevention should be a permanent measure of bird care. Even if there are no signs of disease, the dovecote should be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Drinkers are constantly washed and filled with fresh clean water.

Several times a year it is recommended to take bird droppings for diagnostics in order to timely identify the disease or the presence of parasites. February is a good month for vaccination against paramyxovirus. In order not to miss the vaccination dates, it is recommended to draw up a special vaccination calendar.

Feathers, like other pets, are affected by various diseases.Although it must be recognized that deviations from the diet or violation of feeding technology can also provoke the appearance of a green tint in the litter. Only a comprehensive examination will allow you to correctly diagnose and determine the treatment.

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