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Life Saving Techniques for your pigeon:Step 1 of 3 HEAT!
We don’t like to dwell on it but an unfortanate part of life is that your pigeon may need emergency care. I am including a three step basic process to help you in the event you face a dire issue for your pigeon. As allways consult with an experienced rehabber or avian vet if situation gets worse or unsure of any procedure.
As with pigeons and any bird they must be warmed gradually to a normal body temperature. Be careful on ensuring a gradual warming to reach a temperature for your pigeon to be responsive and able to swallow.
It should come to no suprise or unusual for a baby pigeon presented for rehabilitation to be very cold. If a bird is unresponsive it is allways best and recomended to seek the assitance of an experienced rehabber or avian vet immediately. Give your pigeon a quick, superficial examination.
Unless there is a critical situation such as severe bleeding your pigeon should be covered and placed on a heat source for at least 20-30 minutes to bring the body temperature back to normal.
If you suspect head trauma do not place your pigeon on any heat or heat source.
* Heat source suggestions: Again these are suggestions!
1) The first suggestion is a towel lined heating pad, that is set on low
2) The second suggestion is a towel lined hot water bottle.
3) The third suggestion is a low wattage lamp that directly shines light into your loft or other housing for your pigeon.
* In the case of an Emergency here is a heat source substitute:
A) Fill and old sock with about 2/3 full of rice. Next you will microwave the sock for a few seconds. Be sure the sock
isn’t too hot, and then place it around the bird.
By following this basic step you will be ensure to provide basic care for your pigeon until further assitance could be given.
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Racing Pigeon Loft: One Key Element You Must Have: BY ANDRE BANKS
Just imagine after building the pigeon loft of champions you find out that you overlooked a vital element to your pigeons racing success. To make matters worse you found out because of this missing element you have lost several key races and if nothing is done your pigeons will continue to lose.
You may be thinking to yourself this is an extreme what could be that important.
Let me tell you my friend in racing pigeon’s one key element off of your loft can be the means to winning or loosing.
Okay I think I given you enough reason to at least keep reading to find out what the key element is. The element I am referring to here is the pigeon perch. Now believe me, I didn’t realize the importance of this element either but believe me it is pivotal for your loft since the comfort of your pigeons depends on it.
Now the exact type of your pigeon perch will be different due to your breed of pigeon. In most cases racing pigeons and fancy pigeons that look like racers will and should have the same kind of perch.
The most common measurements for these perches are approximately 10 inches square, with a depth ranging about 5 inches. These kinds of perches are commonly known as “box perches”. In more cases than not these perches can be built in units and will fit smoothly into the wall space at the back of your loft section.
Now take note these box pigeon perches are not really made for fancy pigeons with more fluffy feathered legs. The reason being their feathers would easily become dirty from the droppings. For this factor you should make a pigeon perch that will allow your more feathered fancy to stand comfortably, without risking his plumage getting damaged or dirty.
Now since the box perch will not be suitable in this case it is highly recommend that you should think of designing the inverted “v” perch. These are the best for the fancy breeds.Depending on your preference and what seems like the norm of most fanciers many perches are designed as floor units. There are pro’s and cons to this design but ultimately the decision is yours.
Now please pay attention because this is important: Perches are one of the key elements you must have for your racing pigeon loft but it is not the exclusive element. There are others that with the constraints of an article I could not disclose. Now I will be remiss if I did not give you this http://tinyurl.com/338vgxx/ as you clink on the link you will see all you need for your racing pigeon loft.
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