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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