3. Medpet Treatment Schemes

BREEDING SEASON – VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM FOR PIGEONS:

MORNING

AFTERNOON

* Important Notes

1. All pigeons should be clear of worms. Deworm birds just before breeding season. (dewormed every 6 weeks).

2. Pigeons should be vaccinated against Paramyxo virus 4-6 weeks before breeding. Pigeons should not be allowed contact with other pigeons for 14-21 days.

3. It is IMPORTANT to give Calcium supplement (Calcibird) before and during breeding.

4. The use of Probiotics (Entero Plus or Intestum) decreases bowel disease and leads to more healthy young.

5. ALWAYS give your pigeons a Multivitamin & Mineral twice weekly as a routine supplement:

(Aminovit H; Vitaton 34; Viroban)

6. Once eggs are laid and adults are sitting for 5-7 days you need to treat for Canker (Cankerex-Plus/Emtryl or Meditrich or Medizole ect.) for 3-5 days.If treating for canker before breeding season, treat not less than 4 weeks prior to paring pigeons up as it can affect fertility. Do not treat pigeons with Emtryl/Cankerex while they are feeding their young.

7. Give Intestum approx 2 days before hatching and then for 5 days continuously after hatching.

8. Cock and Hen Fertility tablets should be given as per written instructions on container to any old or known problematic pigeons.

9. Things to look out for: When breeding birds are on their second or third round of youngsters a lot of fanciers complain that the old birds are consuming large amounts of grit and minerals and drinking excessive amounts of water with lots of watery droppings. In many cases this is an indication of a salt (electrolyte) imbalance and in most cases this can be corrected by using Medilyte for 3 days in water and Aminovit H added to the corn.

10.We also think all youngsters should be vaccinated against Paramyxo virus at weaning age.