Domestic pigeons, just like wild ones, often suffer from infections. To cure your bird faster, it is important to diagnose the disease promptly and correctly. Green droppings in domestic pigeons are a common symptom of various diseases. In addition to timely treatment, attention must be paid to preventive measures aimed at preventing the emergence and spread of diseases.
Causes of green droppings in pigeons
Such an ailment is often a symptom of an infectious disease. However, the non-infectious nature of green droppings cannot be ruled out.
Weak immunity
Domestic pigeons are unpretentious, but cannot boast of strong immunity. Because of this, birds are often affected by infectious diseases. Pets suffer from eye inflammation. Colds are accompanied by discharge from the sinuses, coughing, and wheezing.
Frequent cases are malfunctions of the digestive tract, in which green diarrhea and loss of appetite are observed. Even if there is no likelihood of an infectious disease occurring, it is advisable to isolate the sick bird from the rest.
Twirly
The disease is classified as a dangerous infectious disease. If treatment is not started in a timely manner, the mortality rate is 100%. Most often, wild birds become the source of infection, so it is recommended to drive away wild pigeons and not allow them into the poultry house. Paramyxovirus is transmitted through food, water or direct contact.
When infected, the following symptoms appear: the droppings take on a green tint, the bird stops pecking at food and often drinks water. The pigeon becomes apathetic and sits ruffled. If at this stage the bird is given “Sporovit”, “Fosprenil” or “Gamavit” to drink, then it can still recover.
Psittacosis
Typically, this infectious disease in birds is severe. The ways of spreading the infection are through food and water. The first symptoms appear in the form of fear of light, conjunctivitis, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, and apathy. Green diarrhea, dehydration, paralysis are signs of the last stage of psittacosis, when it is no longer possible to cure the disease.
Resistance to external factors is a distinctive feature of the pathogen, which remains viable for two weeks. Therefore, it is recommended to use the drug “Orni Injection” and the drug “Orni Cure” at the first signs of infection. Also mandatory measures will be disinfection of the dovecote structure and treatment of available materials.
Salmonellosis
A dangerous infectious disease can be transmitted through food contaminated with droppings or water. Rodents and insects are carriers of the disease, so it is necessary to keep bird breeding and keeping areas clean. Most often, salmonellosis affects chicks. Characteristic symptoms: lethargic appearance with ruffled feathers, liquid green droppings, inability to peck food independently.
If treatment with medications (Streptomycin, ParaCure, Cural) is started in a timely manner, the pigeon can still fight for life. In the later stages of the disease, it is better to kill the bird and dispose of the body. The best options to prevent salmonellosis infection are vaccination of chicks with Salmo PT, constant disinfection and cleaning of the poultry house.
What to do if a problem is detected
As soon as the first signs of unhealthy behavior of the bird, painful symptoms (diarrhea with a green tint or blood clots, apathy, refusal to feed) appear, it is recommended to isolate the patient.
To find out the causes of the disease, you need to observe the bird:
- green droppings, weight loss, and general weakness of the bird indicate streptococcus infection;
- If the droppings have acquired a greenish tone, pay attention to its consistency. Loose stools with air bubbles, a limping pigeon, and a disheveled appearance may indicate salmonella infection;
- swelling around the eyes, green droppings, loss of feathers are signs of ornithosis in a bird.
To accurately establish or confirm the diagnosis, you must contact your veterinarian. Only an examination by a specialist and clinical tests will help to accurately determine the cause of the appearance of green droppings.
Preventive actions
When raising pigeons, prevention should become a permanent measure of bird care. Even if there are no signs of disease, you need to regularly clean and disinfect the dovecote. The drinking bowls are constantly washed and filled with fresh, clean water.
It is recommended to have bird droppings examined several times a year in order to promptly detect disease or the presence of parasites. February is a suitable month for vaccination against paramyxovirus. In order not to miss vaccination dates, it is recommended to fill out a special vaccination calendar.
Birds, like other pets, are affected by various diseases. Although it must be admitted that deviations from the diet or violation of feeding technology can also cause the appearance of a green tint in the litter. Only a comprehensive examination will allow you to correctly diagnose and decide on treatment.
