Welcome back to my blog.Today's post will also be for pigeon lovers.In this blog, we'll talk about how to keep your pigeons healthy.If you are reading this blog, this means you are a pigeon lover as well.Like I always say, pigeons are not just pets for us, pigeon lovers.They are more like families.So, their health means a lot to us.
We will talk about some basic info about the topic and we will go ahead step by step.
1. Enough food and water
You need to be extra careful about feeding your pigeons.Don't give them seeds that are filled with dirt.When you buy seeds or seedmix from market for your pigeons, wash them well and let them dry in sunlight.When they are dried up, give them to your pigeons.Seeds will not be that much dirty but seedmix that are made by the seller will contain a good amount of dirt.So keep washing them until you are sure that they are clean.If you don't have time to wash them or to dry them in sunlight, then I suggest you to buy seedmix that are sold in packets.They may cost a little much but they are clean and healthy for your pigeons.Don't over feed your pigeons.Make a strict schedule for feeding them.pigeons like to eat barley, corn, millet, wheat etc.You can add sunflower-seeds or rice sometimes.
Clear water is very essential for your pigeons' health.Don't let them drink filthy water or water that you gave yesterday or earlier.Change water everyday and keep the water feeder everyday.You can add smashed garlic into the water twice or thrice a week.This will keep your pigeons active.
2.Neat and clean environment
I know that pigeons poop a lot and easily make unhygienic environment but actually they like to be clean.They don't like to sit or walk over their poops either.So, clean your cages or lofts at least twice a week to keep a neat and clean environment.
3.Good observation
You must observe them well about any sorts of disease.Once you found a pigeon sick, remove that pigeon from other pigeons ASAP.Give them different kinds of courses to keep them fit.
4.Avoid touching them too much
We like to pet our pigeons.Yeah, that's true but you should avoid touching them too much.Touching them too much can disturb the balance of their feathers.And most importantly, keep children away from them :p
5.Let them have bath once in a while
Yeah, they love to take baths just like us.They clean their feathers by taking bath.You can add some medicine for lice on their feather.Make sure they get enough sunlight after taking bath or they might catch cold.And make sure they take bath in clear water only.
6.Give them some open space to flap their wings
This is for fancy pigeons.People, like me, who keeps fancy pigeons in cages need to give them some space to flap their wings out of their cages.I, myself give my pigeons some space to flap their wings for some times everyday.This will keep them happy and that will keep them healthy.After all, they are birds right?
7.Always keep necessary medicines at home
Make sure you are ready for any situation.You may always give your pigeons medicines like vitamins or calcium.Make sure you keep the best medicine at home so that you can treat your pigeons any time without wasting a single moment.
8.Provide enough sunlight and air
Sunlight is the natural medicine for pigeons.Many diseases can be cured just by putting them in the sunlight.The place where you put your pigeons' cage or loft, make sure there is enough air flowing through.
These are the basics of keeping your pigeons healthy.I, myself, maintain these schedule and I suggest you should start maintaining as well.
I heartily pray that your pigeons always be healthy and they may never be sick.