Here are some good links on canker:
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/154/trichomoniasis-canker-frounce/
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/canker.html
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/trichomonosis/overview-of-trichomonosis
https://www.jefferspet.com/products/fish-zole-metronidazole-tablets-250
Oral Canker
Canker is a condition mostly associated with pigeons and is caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas. This parasite is often spread through contaminated drinking water. The parasite causes a ‘yellow button’ of pus to form in your bird’s mouth. This can stop your bird from eating normally leading to weight loss.
What to look for
Treating canker or suspected canker is a job for a vet who will likely prescribe an anti-parasitic medication.
Prevention
Ensure that your birds' drinking water is changed daily. Try to keep the drinkers in the chicken house to discourage wild birds from sharing your birds’ water.
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/154/trichomoniasis-canker-frounce/
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/canker.html
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/trichomonosis/overview-of-trichomonosis
https://www.jefferspet.com/products/fish-zole-metronidazole-tablets-250
Oral Canker
Canker is a condition mostly associated with pigeons and is caused by a tiny parasite called trichomonas. This parasite is often spread through contaminated drinking water. The parasite causes a ‘yellow button’ of pus to form in your bird’s mouth. This can stop your bird from eating normally leading to weight loss.
What to look for
- Weight loss
- Birds picking up food then dropping it
- A cheese-like plaque in your birds mouth (see photo)
- A reluctance to eat
Treating canker or suspected canker is a job for a vet who will likely prescribe an anti-parasitic medication.
Prevention
Ensure that your birds' drinking water is changed daily. Try to keep the drinkers in the chicken house to discourage wild birds from sharing your birds’ water.
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