10 Most Common Pigeon Diseases You Must Know
Learn about the top 10 pigeon diseases, symptoms, and prevention tips!
1 Paramyxovirus (PMV)
Causes tremors, green droppings & twisted necks. Vaccinate & isolate infected birds.
2 Canker (Trichomoniasis)
Yellow masses in the throat cause swallowing issues & weight loss. Keep water clean!
3 Pigeon Pox
This virus affects mostly the skin, particularly in face and eyes. It is acquired by the bite of a mosquito .
4 Ornithosis (Pigeon Chlamydia)
Affects breathing & causes swollen eyelids. Needs antibiotic treatment.
5 Salmonellosis (Paratyphoid)
Leads to diarrhea, lameness & lethargy. Keep lofts sanitized & use antibiotics.
6 Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis is an infection with Eimeria species that primarily affects the digestive tract of pigeons.
7 Worms (Helminths)
Causes weight loss. Deworm pigeons regularly with proper medications. Visible worms in dropping
8 Aspergillosis
A fungal infection produced by Aspergillus species that grow in damp, moldy environments.
9 Hexamitiasis
Watery green diarrhea & weight loss. Prevent with clean water & proper medication. weight loss.
10 Lice & Mites
Causes scratching & feather loss. Treat with sprays & check birds regularly! Feather loss or damage
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