The pigeon Surgery Centre.

A bit of information for members.

http://www.pigeonracingpigeon.com/videos/video-one-eye-cold-treatment-for-racing-pigeons/

Good read. Old hand was so ahead of his time

there are only 3 things I now treat sour crop, one cold and going light all by old hand tried treating for canker but not again what I have noticed if a bird looks a bit down one going light tablet and the bird is first down for corn if the bird was a good racer or breeder I think then I would go to the vet I would not waste time and money thinking I knew best

Boosey wrote:

Good read. Old hand was so ahead of his time

are their several old hands

do you mean items Darren, I got mine from osmonds

rainbow wrote:

do you mean items   Darren, I got mine from osmonds

no I mean scribes...first thing to reach for with a wet eye or one eyed cold would be wheat germ oil for me (vit A)

wheat germ oil is a new one to me Darren

ive read one eyed cold is due to lack of vit A too.....but I usually treat with the conjunctivitis drops from chemist, it usually does the trick in a couple of days.

rainbow wrote:

wheat germ oil is a new one to me Darren

vitamin A ...lack of it can cause eye problems 9 out of 10 times its just a peck in the eye...never ever found it to be a respiratory problem although it could be an indication...those one eyed cold tablets by old hand or osmonds are VIT A ....wheat germ oil is a good source of vit A,D,E  and octacosanol you will get a lot more for your money

Some may say they have the answer to Breeding a champion pigeon, and some may say they dont have a clue. So what do we look for when the Breeding cycle comes around, This may help a few members, as we have members returning to the sport.
http://www.pigeoninflight.com/index.php/the-use-of-genetics-in-breeding-champions

most of it makes sense but not 2 jmo

rainbow wrote:

wheat germ oil is a new one to me Darren

very good a little on the corn before pairing aids good fertilisation

oldstrain wrote:

Boosey wrote:

Good read. Old hand was so ahead of his time

are their several old hands

yes there were several old hands

shippy wrote:

rainbow wrote:

wheat germ oil is a new one to me Darren

very good a little on the corn before pairing aids good fertilisation

give it all year round but 3 times per week when pairing

shippy wrote:

oldstrain wrote:

Boosey wrote:

Good read. Old hand was so ahead of his time

are their several old hands

yes there were several old hands

thanks m8

been using this for the last 2 years 2 weeks before pairing and up to point of laying
eggs are strong and shiny we use it till the young are ready to ring

We are moving into the breeding cycle, but after a chat yesterday on planning ahead, i thought this may be good reading for some members.

http://www.melbournebirdvet.com/practical-feeding-for-performance.aspx

some intresting stuff in here

Ask yourself this question when racing starts in 2016.

http://www.mclaughlinlofts.com/uploads/Are_Your_Pigeons_are_too_Heavy_for_the_Race.pdf

I've been guilty of sending my birds too heavy in the past.
But since starting again I've incorporated barley into the feed much more, I've found their body holds its shape well but they seem much lighter.
Still work in progress though.

Just thought i would post this ready for the new racing season, to help members planning for their races, It may be a good tool. http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=1.25,51.30,500/loc=-109.457,88.775

That's good Devo, looks like a storm brewing top left

Boosey wrote:

That's good Devo, looks like a storm brewing top left

Yes Boosey it does mate, I just thought it would be a good tool, for when the birds are racing. Also we are not that far away from starting of training for new season, It will soon be here.

I've just ordered para stop from de weerd I'm giving them a course of that before I pair up.
Had to save up for it.
It's bloody dear.

devo56 wrote:

We are moving into the breeding cycle, but after a chat yesterday on planning ahead, i thought this may be good reading for some members.

http://www.melbournebirdvet.com/practical-feeding-for-performance.aspx

Interesting read Devo