SuperxRoller
46 posts
Mar 27, 2009
8:48 PM
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I have a first time breeder that drinks tons of water.
She eats very little grit and oyster shell.
After she drinks so much she vomits some out. She eats very little.
I took the water away from her, but when i put it back in her cage she heads straight for it.
What can be the cause of this?
Last Edited by on Mar 27, 2009 8:49 PM
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Lipper
GOLD MEMBER
467 posts
Mar 28, 2009
10:35 AM
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Mike Trevis
The Bigger the Dream the Bigger the Leap
I would guess with what you have stated that she is getting to much salt or minerals. What is the salt content of your feed? Try to remove your grit for a couple days...What does her poop look like?
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SuperxRoller
47 posts
Mar 28, 2009
10:43 AM
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I have already taken the grit away for almost two weeks now. Her poop is very watery.
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Lipper
GOLD MEMBER
468 posts
Mar 28, 2009
10:48 AM
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Mike Trevis
The Bigger the Dream the Bigger the Leap
I think she probably has a virus of some sort. Have you tried apple cider vinegar? This is something that was new to me until I heard it here. I use about an 1/8 cup to a gallon of water for all my birds now. They do seem to be healthier..You could ask Tony as well for help.
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SuperxRoller
48 posts
Mar 28, 2009
10:55 AM
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I've tried apple cider and garlic in the water. Thanks for the help.
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Lipper
GOLD MEMBER
470 posts
Mar 28, 2009
11:06 AM
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Mike Trevis
The Bigger the Dream the Bigger the Leap
I would call Tony..You have tried many things, she has some sort of sickness..Sorry I could not be of more help..
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c robbo
475 posts
Mar 28, 2009
12:31 PM
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has the pigeon been going missing it might of picked some poison up some wheir on its travels...green wheat.
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STARFIRE
344 posts
Mar 28, 2009
1:13 PM
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Hey Super x;
It sounds to me like she has a sour crop.When she is full of water squeeze her crop and force all the water from her and then give her a little baking soda to neutralize the crop.Its worth a try.
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STARFIRE
Last Edited by on Mar 28, 2009 2:54 PM
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J_Star
1943 posts
Mar 30, 2009
12:03 PM
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Nice to hear from you Stan. Where have you been!
Jay
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