breeding problems

well having problems. When they have hatched two eggs the smaller ones have died. Then the first one that hatched was doing great and then they dont seem to be bothering with it . So i have been feeding it porridge. I seen an adult with it yesterday but they dont seem to feed it. Also went before and i thought another one had died it was cold but when i picked it up it was still alive , so i have got it warming it up . It has got a full crop. So what am i doing wrong i have the secound one hatch she only hatched one ,that one is doing well.

stop messing with the nests they don't like it ...yes you could have a problem if I was you I would seek advice from a pigeon vet as it could be any number of problems ...their is a link at the top of the home page (belgica de weerd) they do droppings and swab tests

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stop messing with the nests they don't like it ...yes you could have a problem if I was you I would seek advice from a pigeon vet as it could be any number of problems ...their is a link at the top of the home page (belgica de weerd) they do droppings and swab tests

good advise daz when birds dont feed there young theres generally a health problem with the parents put them through a broad spec antibiotic and try again

have a look at the youngster for red mite on them or around the nest bowl or in the nest box if the young are pale it mite be red mite that will cause the old birds to leave the nest and check for mice

Thank you ill will check for red mite and get droppings tested. Not seen any mice

crop may be full of water will stay like that until solid food is fed then will start to grow it can also happen if cock has taken up with another hen or you moved the eggs under this pair too late another thing I remember from years ago was told if birds don't feel the eggs chipping then again they will have no milk and last thing there are latebreds nothing but trouble