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Ask Dr. Jon Esposito a pigeon health related question.

Medical advice is available from veterinarians for through the National Pigeon Association Web Site.

Basic needs

Basically, pigeons need shelter, water, food, and protection from predators. Dr. Rupiper provides you with the basics

Emergency feeding

 Emergency Tube Feeding for pigeons can help injured or orphaned pigeons at nearly any age.  It really is not too difficult and considering the consequences of not eating or drinking, a most suitable alternative.
Pigeon Rescue
At times pigeons do get injured and a good samaritan can certainly help.  The Pigeon Rescue site from England provided this very useful information covering a wide variety of issues.

Circo Virus

Circo Virus:

Closed avairy

The most sure way to exclude any illness from your loft is to use the Closed Aviary Concept offered by Dr. Rupiper.

medical formulary

The following medical formulary was compiled several years ago by a group of veterinarians.   I thank them for their guidance in keeping our feathered friends as healthy as possible.