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The wet spots can also be caused by a bird simply putting it's beak to far under the water when they drink. The water go's up their nostrils, and they them sneeze to clear their nose.Anthony webster wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 1:17 pm That's why we see the little wet spots around drinker after we feed them
That quill tonic definitely makes them sneeze Neil. It was doing my head in so I've stopped using it to be honestNeilA wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 1:11 pmSorry AnthonyAnthony webster wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 1:05 pm Sneezing is it excessive Sneezing I was taught its a certain amount u listen for ,,another thing antibiotics like doxycyclin have a component that makes them sneeze it's in it two do it my pal told me ,same as cyanne pepper u want to hear them sneeze after they had it ,,
Another thing I was taught that watch birds after there first drink after food you should see 2 sneezes straight after that drink .?
So if they sneeze straight after it’s a respiratory issue ? As I’m sure my cocks do that not all but 2/3
I thought is it the quil Tonic doing it and planned to watch the hens this weekend
Yeah they looked fine on it I never really notice a difference with supplements that why I don't really bother. Tell ya what I have done and I do think they look even sharper for it I've been banging 3 garlic cloves in my Nutribullet and then adding that to 5 litre water can and I do think I can notice a visible sharpness in them. Never been a fan of garlic cloves where we just prick them or whatever and leave in the drinkers as couldn't see a great benefit but this way they are basically drinking the clove just tried it and been pleasantly surprisedNeilA wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 3:37 pm I think that’s right Goose
But they do look well on it the dropping a perfect unless the beans are doing it
It's basically just a blender mate. I'd just been reading up again on the benefits of garlic for humans and animals and thought I'd give it another go this time of year. It's actually surprised me cos I can very rarely see a difference in the pigeons whenever I use a supplement. I think I use stuff more for the manufacturers benefit than the pigeonsDiamond Dave wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 4:46 pm Hi Goose hope you are well.
Can I ask what is Nutribullet pls..?
That's a good idea Neil. Yeah highly doubt I'd use in the racing season mate. Really hate putting anything in water in season as I worry they won't drink as readily. But this winter just thought I'd try one or two things and see if I could see a noticeable difference.NeilA wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 4:57 pmI don’t think it can hurt mategoose1 wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 4:13 pmYeah they looked fine on it I never really notice a difference with supplements that why I don't really bother. Tell ya what I have done and I do think they look even sharper for it I've been banging 3 garlic cloves in my Nutribullet and then adding that to 5 litre water can and I do think I can notice a visible sharpness in them. Never been a fan of garlic cloves where we just prick them or whatever and leave in the drinkers as couldn't see a great benefit but this way they are basically drinking the clove just tried it and been pleasantly surprisedNeilA wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 3:37 pm I think that’s right Goose
But they do look well on it the dropping a perfect unless the beans are doing it
I use to blitz them up then freeze them in ice cube bags to add
Only thing I worry about is come summer and the temperature being a issue to the garlic but this time of year it’s probably ideal
Do use iodine myself. The 10% stuff. And they absolutely drink it as they would clean water so that's a biggie for me.NeilA wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 5:25 pm Not over keen on supplements myself tried most stuff
Iodine is good as I haven’t cankered or treated for fungus since May and both clear today
Ph I think is important as no cocci or worms again today not treated since before the season for cocci and worms not since May
Only real pigeon supplement I like when breeding is gemthepax but I think a good yogurt and yeast powder would probably do the same job
Trouble is I get bored or tempted
It could well. I do need to test the water over here so good excuse to do it with and withoutNeilA wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 5:26 pmgoose1 wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 5:21 pmThat's a good idea Neil. Yeah highly doubt I'd use in the racing season mate. Really hate putting anything in water in season as I worry they won't drink as readily. But this winter just thought I'd try one or two things and see if I could see a noticeable difference.NeilA wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 4:57 pm
I don’t think it can hurt mate
I use to blitz them up then freeze them in ice cube bags to add
Only thing I worry about is come summer and the temperature being a issue to the garlic but this time of year it’s probably ideal
Wonder if it lowers PH
A lot of things do I might do that and test the PH Goose