Q. My birds have pox with the lesions in
the mouth and eye lids what can I do?
A. If you can’t get the Pox vaccine, so then
follow this recommended treatment. Don’t
give the birds a bathe. Use CRD product
Jedds code #1159 in the drinking water for
10 days, then use VBG004 Avian Solution
continually until you see no more lesions,
also use Jedds Flowers of Sulphur on the
feed everyday at about 1tsp per 3lbs. You
can purchase a product called pox dry to
help with drying up the lesions by applying
directly onto that area this will help with a
drying up effect. Remember no baths for
about six weeks. All should be good after a
month or so.
Q. I have a bird with a growth on its
beak and wattle can you tell me what
it is?
Yes I can, its called old age like me and
many of our old families had that look with
age. When I was a kid many of the racing
pigeons of the day were like this old fellow.
By the way this bird is from the old line
Van den Bosch/Janssen with Bekaert. “This
picture was taken at 14 years old”.
My experiences with these flying wonders is
so enjoyable and rewarding for all these
years with all the ups and downs of winning
and figuring it out for the next race. Your
learning curve is life long and your
friendships cherished forever. Thank you to
all the past greats of our sport teaching us
some of their tricks and secrets.
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●Contains detailed accounts of interviews with the
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and immunity.
●Other subjects covered include loft management,
cleaning, construction and ventilation, the pairing
and exercising of the birds, the systems used
(Widowhood, on the nest, or both) race preparation
and many other subjects.
●Well illustrated with over 170 colour photographs,
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