Diseases of pigeons can be treated not only with drugs, but also with traditional methods, which work no worse. Let's consider the purpose and dosage of apple cider vinegar for pigeons, its benefits, how to use it according to the instructions, how to properly prepare and use vinegar tincture for the treatment of bird diseases and their timely prevention.
Benefits of vinegar for pigeons
Vinegar can be both beneficial and harmful to birds, so it should be dosed and used with caution. Acid reduces the number and stops the development of pathogenic microorganisms: trichomonas, salmonella and others. In addition to preventing diseases, the substance strengthens muscles, which then improves their function. Blood pressure decreases, cholesterol levels normalize, gastrointestinal function improves, and the causes of dysbiosis are eliminated.
Apple cider vinegar can disinfect water; after treatment there will be no bacteria in it. In addition to beneficial properties, the product contains vitamins, minerals and organic acids, all substances are beneficial for the life of birds.
During the breeding season, the product will help normalize the activity of enzymes in the digestive system. This is especially important for birds at this time, because their metabolism accelerates, so supporting the body is important. Without stimulation, pigeons will poorly absorb nutrients from feed, their productivity and the functioning of the body's defenses will decrease, and they will get sick more often.
What diseases are they used against?
In pigeons, acetic acid can prevent and treat gastroenteritis, salmonellosis, Newcastle disease, trichomoniasis, coccidiosis and candidiasis. The preservative can cleanse the digestive tract of birds from parasites and helps with diarrhea.
The tincture can also be used externally: to wipe feathers, the procedure makes them soft and silky, and destroys external parasites.
What kind of apple cider vinegar can you drink?
For dilution and use, you need to choose only natural vinegar obtained from apples, without the inclusion of dyes, flavors and other additives. Synthetic acid has practically no useful properties; there is no point in using it.
During use, it is not recommended to give vitamins to pigeons, but medications can be used.
Instructions for use
From acetic acid you can prepare a solution in water and make a tincture. They need to be dosed and applied in different concentrations.
Vinegar solution and its dosage
It’s easy to prepare, you just need to dilute it with water: take 10 mg of vinegar for one and a half liters (2 tablespoons for about 3.5 liters). Give to birds for treatment of diseases 3 times a week as drinking water. To prevent diseases, also give 3 times a week for 1.5-2 weeks. Then take a break for 2 months and repeat the course again.
Using vinegar tincture
The tincture has more pronounced properties; in addition to vinegar, other components are used in it.
How to do
First you need to mix 2 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar and 1.5 liters of water, mix. Then add 1 tsp to the mixture. honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Mix again and leave to infuse for a day in the refrigerator.
Dose to take
Pigeons need to be soldered with a tincture solution in a concentration of 1 tsp. for 1 l. Give the mixture throughout the week. Then take a 2-month break and drink again.
How to give for prevention
As a preventative measure, apple cider vinegar is given to pigeons for 2 weeks in a row. Frequency of use: 1 time per day. If the pigeons are weakened, preventive courses can be arranged more often.
Natural apple cider vinegar, although it does not eliminate the cause of the disease, can contribute to a faster recovery from infectious diseases of pigeons by reducing the manifestation of symptoms. In addition to its therapeutic effect, it has a preventive effect.
The solution and tincture can be used for internal and external use. Using folk remedies, birds' feathers are treated and bathing is carried out to rid pigeons of parasites. Bathing and rubbing improve the birds' appearance. But the acid must be diluted for external or internal use and used correctly; if the dosage is increased, it can cause burns to the skin or mucous membranes and, instead of being beneficial, it will cause harm. The duration of the course must also not be exceeded.
