Like any other birds, pigeons can suffer diseases, one of the symptoms of which is diarrhea. The reasons, prevention and treatment of diarrhea in pigeons will be discussed in this article.
Causes of pigeon diarrhea
Diarrhea in pigeons is a liquid stool greenish or yellowish, sometimes with an admixture of mucus, and blood. It is a symptom of any disease, but not an independent disease. 
Diarrhea can provoke several reasons, among which are:
- infection with an infectious disease (salmonellosis, tuberculosis, coccidiosis, colibacteriosis, etc.);
- eating poor quality food;
- poor, unbalanced nutrition, lack of vitamins and minerals;
- the presence of worms in the bird;
- problems with the organs of the digestive tract;
- use of polluted water;
- living in unsanitary conditions;
- frequent exposure to drafts and cold and, as a result, the development of colds;
- goiter inflammation;
- antibiotic therapy.
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All of the above causes of both infectious and non-infectious nature lead to the fact that the bird's body is weakened, the immune system fails, resulting in the development of an infectious environment, the growth of bacteria, and disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract. 
What is diarrhea in pigeons
With various problems and diseases in birds there is a chair of a different nature - watery, green, with an admixture of mucus or blood.
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Watery (liquid)
Watery or liquid stools of normal or white color are characteristic of diseases such as:
- wrenches (paramyxovirus infection);
- helminthiasis;
- capillary disease;
- staphylococcosis;
- streptococcus;
- aspergillosis.
Green diarrhea
The green color of the litter may indicate the presence in the body of the bird:
- gastroenteritis;
- paramyxovirus;
- trichomoniasis.
Bloody
A chair with blood content, mucus is observed during the development of the following diseases in birds:
- salmonellosis;
- coccidiosis;
- lack of vitamin K.
What and how to treat pigeon diarrhea
As you can see, digestive upset is caused by many diseases, each of which will require a separate treatment and the appointment of specific drugs. To understand what ailment has overtaken the birds, it is possible on the basis of the clinical picture and other symptoms.
For pigeon diarrhea, also use the drug Nifulin Forte.
However, it will be more effective to contact a veterinarian, who will diagnose more quickly and correctly, as well as be able to prescribe competent treatment.
The first thing that needs to be done when a disorder appears is to set the sick pigeon out of the flock. Then you need to disinfect the room where the birds live, as well as feeders and drinkers. 
For the correct diagnosis and proper treatment, it is important to consult a veterinarian.
What to give pigeons from diarrhea
Before visiting the veterinarian, you can alleviate the condition of the birds, based on the following recommendations:
- If pigeons in general feel normal, and they are only worried about indigestion, then you will need to drink them with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and reconsider the diet. Also an important stage of treatment is the introduction of electrolytes, since dehydration of the body threatens death.
- Birds should be given only fresh food and water. Water needs to be boiled.
- To improve immunity in birds, they need to give the drug "Aminoton" for 3-5 days. You can also feed the birds "Biomitsin" for several days - add a small amount of crushed tablet to the water.
- If the nature of diarrhea is infectious, then antibiotics will be needed Most often, Streptomycin, Terramycin, and Tetracycline are prescribed for 5-7 days in a dosage according to the instructions. However, everything will depend on the exact diagnosis. For example, a fungal infection is treated with Nystatin, streptococcosis with Penicillin and Oxytetracycline.
- To remove the worms, which are also one of the causes of indigestion, you need to feed the birds with the drug "Piperazin". Preventive anthelmintic measures should be carried out every year in spring.
- If the symptoms indicate that the bird has catarrhal gastroenteritis, then it should wash the goiter, put Vaseline, castor and sunflower oil in its mouth.
- Bacterial diarrhea is treated with a solution of "Kanimitsin" (10 ml once a day for 5 days).
- When bloody diarrhea give "Furagin", "Coccidin" (according to the instructions to the drug).
It is important to provide the pigeon with fresh water.Disinfection of cells and inventory
Disinfection of cells, feeders and drinkers produced solutions of chloramine (2%), bleach (3-4%), paraform (2%), slaked lime (3%) or the drug "Deutran". Disinfection with the last resort is possible in the presence of birds.
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In this way, simultaneous cleaning of pigeon house infections and bird feathers, fodder and water will be carried out. When disinfecting with other means, pigeons are removed from the room.
Preventive disinfection is performed 1 time per month. Forced (with an outbreak of infection) - every 5-7 days. 
Preventive disinfection of pigeon house An important condition for high-quality disinfection is thorough cleaning of the premises and removal of biological residues. Otherwise, it will be ineffective. The lack of effect of disinfection with gaseous disinfectants will be in the case of a decrease in the temperature in the room below +15 degrees or incomplete sealing.
Important! A person who performs disinfection must take precautions and work in a protective suit, mask, gloves.
Power Rules
In the diet should add foods containing vitamins A, E, K, B:
- fish fat,
- carrot
- pumpkin
- millet.
For the time being, remove the greens. Adults are given 20-30 g of feed, 40% of which is barley or pearl barley, 30% is wheat, 10% is millet. Also in the diet should include legumes, corn, seeds, salt. 
To maintain immunity in food feed the veterinary yeast, in the dosage according to the instructions. At the beginning of each season, for 3 weeks the birds are watered with apple cider vinegar - 5 ml per 1 l of water. To increase the content in the diet of vitamins of group B, water is mixed with "Vitamin B (yeast)" in the feed - premix "Sizar".
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Prevention
Treatment of diarrhea in pigeons is always a time-consuming process, which takes a lot of manpower and money. As with any problem, it is important to carry out activities that do not allow diarrhea to develop. Preventive measures include:
- maintaining cleanliness in cages, feeders, drinking bowls, their regular washing and disinfection;
- feeding only fresh food and providing only pure fresh water;
- introduction to the diet of vitamin and mineral supplements, yeast preparations, apple cider vinegar;
- keeping domestic and wild birds separately;
- vaccination and anthelmintic interventions;
- timely separation of a sick bird in quarantine;
- periodic analysis of pigeon droppings;
- control that the loft was warm and not damp, the installation of high-quality ventilation.
Installation of high-quality ventilation in the dovecote. Thus, diarrhea in pigeons is a symptom of many infectious and non-infectious health problems.In order to prevent diarrhea, hygiene should be observed, a balanced ration for the birds, including the necessary vitamins and minerals should be made, birds should have only fresh food and water, vaccinate and periodically water against anti-worms.
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If diarrhea occurs, timely treatment should be carried out, prescribed by a veterinarian after determining its cause.
