KiddenAround
307 posts
Nov 30, 2009
6:14 AM
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I was reading an old issue of NBRC bulletin this morning, an article written by a vet about all the things that can go wrong with a pigeon, such as coccidiosis, worms, infertile eggs, etc.
It was still on my mind when I walked into the local cafe for breakfast an hour later to join some of my pigeon buddies, and instead of greeting them in a traditional way, instead I blurted out, "So, have any of you ever had any Spraddle-Legged Squabs?"
We all cracked up at the expressions on the faces of the waitress and the folks at the next table. I don't think they understood "Pigeonese". lol
So, now I am curious . . . is that considered a genetic flaw or just caused by circumstances, as the good Doc implied in his article? My friends say that they have not had to deal with it much, and they simply removed the problem from their lofts.
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-- Laura
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birdman
755 posts
Nov 30, 2009
7:01 AM
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Laura, I'm not sure what article you're referring to but it's caused from insufficient nesting material in the nest bowl.
Russ
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3911 posts
Nov 30, 2009
7:08 AM
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Caused by circumstances and Russ is correct. Got to have nesting materials or a pad on the bottum of the nest bowl so the little squab can get the correct traction to sit properly in the nest. You can use old cotton socks for nest pad; pin needles or "pine straw"; and tobacco stems for nesting materials. The problem will go away.
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Nick Siders
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donnie james
807 posts
Nov 30, 2009
5:19 PM
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hay laura nick hit the nail on the head.............
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Donny James
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BA Rollers
299 posts
Nov 30, 2009
10:13 PM
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If caught at an early age you can usually fix the spraddle leg. Take one of those paper wire wraps that comes on a loft of bread and fix it to both legs in a manner that brings the outward-stretched leg back into position. As the baby grows the leg will grow right. As the baby gains strength to stand on its own it will usually discard the wire by itself.
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wannaroll
99 posts
Dec 02, 2009
9:02 AM
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I use a small sock from my kids and fill it full of grain and tie a not in the end. It works like a bean bag. Usually you only need this if you have a single baby in the nest.
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Dave(San Bernardino Mountain Spinners)
Hesperia, CA.
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Windjammer Loft
1017 posts
Dec 03, 2009
9:17 AM
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BA Rollers... what do you consider an early age for this?? In my experiences with this I've had this happen to me twice this year and both times as soon as I saw the leg. I used a formed paper clip and tied the legs together and in both instance it didn't help..
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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katyroller
665 posts
Dec 03, 2009
1:31 PM
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Everyone is correct about the lack of nesting material but as wannaroll suggested, it is also caused by nest bowls that are too big. I like my nest bowls to fit two squeeks side by side in the bottom of the bowl comfortably without alot of room on the sides. This way they don't fall out of the nest and the sides of the bowl keep their feet under them.
Tracey
Last Edited by on Dec 03, 2009 1:32 PM
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Squabby*32
131 posts
Dec 04, 2009
10:35 PM
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I have had this problem once during breeding season. I named the squeek "Stanky Legg". No other problems with this and yes there was alack of nesting material in the nest.
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DJJeffman Spinners
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KiddenAround
308 posts
Dec 05, 2009
3:13 PM
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Yes, the articles I have read said it was circumstance, not genetics. I was wondering if everyone agreed. Sounded like some of my buddies believed it might be genetic.
Stanky Legg. LOL
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-- Laura
Professional Thrill Seeker
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