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agreed I remember when you could get it from MasonsMIL wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2024 2:04 pm In my opinion there's one Canker treatment that stands head and shoulders above the others and that's Turbosole
I use that iodine but what’s the difference between that and Lugols king ?king wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:55 pm I treat for Canker ONCE a year with Dac Metronidazole 10%. While the birds are sitting the first round of eggs. Too suppress it during the rest of the year they are given Povidone iodine twice a week. 1mil per litre
Here are some differences between povidone-iodine and Lugol's iodine:NeilA wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:10 amI use that iodine but what’s the difference between that and Lugols king ?king wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:55 pm I treat for Canker ONCE a year with Dac Metronidazole 10%. While the birds are sitting the first round of eggs. Too suppress it during the rest of the year they are given Povidone iodine twice a week. 1mil per litre
Cheers Kingking wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2024 1:18 pmHere are some differences between povidone-iodine and Lugol's iodine:NeilA wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:10 amI use that iodine but what’s the difference between that and Lugols king ?king wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:55 pm I treat for Canker ONCE a year with Dac Metronidazole 10%. While the birds are sitting the first round of eggs. Too suppress it during the rest of the year they are given Povidone iodine twice a week. 1mil per litre
Chemical composition
Povidone-iodine is a chemical complex of iodine and the polymer povidone (polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP). Lugol's iodine is a solution of iodine.
Stability
Povidone-iodine solutions are more stable than Lugol's iodine solutions. For example, a 2% povidone-iodine solution can remain unchanged for a year at room temperature.
Uses
Lugol's iodine is used for cauterizing the cornea after corneal scraping. Povidone-iodine can be used topically to treat equine keratomycosis. It can also kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, and protozoa.
I would treat for canker and worms stillGeorge and Morgan wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:31 pm if birds do not fly out should i still treat and for what can i also say i don't treat sick birds they don't stay
I don't treat anymore George not last couple years none of mine go out, I used to treat and vaccinate all birds up until about 3 years ago even though they never went outGeorge and Morgan wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:31 pm if birds do not fly out should i still treat and for what can i also say i don't treat sick birds they don't stay
How would you know Andy other than the obvious yellow in the throat ?Andy wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:28 pm I never treat mine for canker or worms. Only had canker in 2 pigeons in 50 years. Both disposed of.
Cheers MikeMIL wrote: Sat Nov 09, 2024 12:21 am You're right Neil
When you see the yellowy "crust" in the mouth that's an excessive form of canker that's been allowed to develop
The only sure fire way to understand if your birds have got canker or not is to test for it