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From: Nilesh Rajput
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:06 AM
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Subject: [pigeons india] USE OF ACIDS IN PIGEONS.
Nilesh Rajput posted in pigeons india.
Nilesh Rajput 2:06am Feb 15
USE OF ACIDS IN PIGEONS.
One of the ways that the bowel protects itself from disease is through the maintenance of a weakly acidic
environment. They are able to do this because many of the normal bacteria present, such as Lactobacillus,
produce lactic acid. With stress the Lactobacilli are one of the first bacteria to be lost and so acid production
falls and pH rises resulting in a less acidic bowel. Potentially disease causing organisms such as E.coli,
Salmonella and yeast don't survive well in an acidic environment and so the loss of this acidic environment
creates a window of opportunity for these to establish and multiply. Anything that re-establishes the normal
acidic environment quickly minimizes the chances of disease. One way of doing this is by adding acids to the
bird’s drinking water. Initially this may seem a little bit strange; however, if done correctly it can be
advantageous.
There are dose rates available for acids such as hydrochloric acid, however, as these acids can be quite
dangerous to handle their use is not encouraged. There are two acids commonly used. One is acetic acid.
This is available as apple cider vinegar at your local supermarket and the dose rate is 5ml per litre.
Alternatively, citric acid can be used. This can be purchased as a white powder from the chemist. Here the usual dose used is 1
teaspoon (3grams) to 1 and half gallon of water. It is
interesting that many of the older bird books recommend the use of acids and suggest squeezing lemon juice
or adding other sources of citric acid to the birds drinker. Some old secrets still work well today.
Used correctly, acids can do the birds no harm. Fanciers can use them in a number of ways. Either to treat
the birds when they are diagnosed with E.coli or "thrush" (yeast) where they are a handy way of controlling
mild infection without resorting to antibiotics. Alternatively, if the loft has ongoing problems, a fancier can put
them in the water for one or two days per week as part of an ongoing health management programmed, say
on a Wednesday and Sunday. Also, if fanciers experience predictable yeast or other bowel problems
following stress, say for example, following periods of cold damp weather in an open loft, then when these
conditions occur he can put the acids in the water for one or more days to head problems off.
With mild yeast or bacterial bowel upsets the use of acids often results in the production of tight brown nut-
like droppings with reduced odour and a healthier looking bird. A failure to respond indicates a more serious
problem and veterinary assistance may be required.
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From: Nilesh Rajput
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:06 AM
To: pigeons india
Subject: [pigeons india] USE OF ACIDS IN PIGEONS.
Nilesh Rajput posted in pigeons india.
Nilesh Rajput 2:06am Feb 15
USE OF ACIDS IN PIGEONS.
One of the ways that the bowel protects itself from disease is through the maintenance of a weakly acidic
environment. They are able to do this because many of the normal bacteria present, such as Lactobacillus,
produce lactic acid. With stress the Lactobacilli are one of the first bacteria to be lost and so acid production
falls and pH rises resulting in a less acidic bowel. Potentially disease causing organisms such as E.coli,
Salmonella and yeast don't survive well in an acidic environment and so the loss of this acidic environment
creates a window of opportunity for these to establish and multiply. Anything that re-establishes the normal
acidic environment quickly minimizes the chances of disease. One way of doing this is by adding acids to the
bird’s drinking water. Initially this may seem a little bit strange; however, if done correctly it can be
advantageous.
There are dose rates available for acids such as hydrochloric acid, however, as these acids can be quite
dangerous to handle their use is not encouraged. There are two acids commonly used. One is acetic acid.
This is available as apple cider vinegar at your local supermarket and the dose rate is 5ml per litre.
Alternatively, citric acid can be used. This can be purchased as a white powder from the chemist. Here the usual dose used is 1
teaspoon (3grams) to 1 and half gallon of water. It is
interesting that many of the older bird books recommend the use of acids and suggest squeezing lemon juice
or adding other sources of citric acid to the birds drinker. Some old secrets still work well today.
Used correctly, acids can do the birds no harm. Fanciers can use them in a number of ways. Either to treat
the birds when they are diagnosed with E.coli or "thrush" (yeast) where they are a handy way of controlling
mild infection without resorting to antibiotics. Alternatively, if the loft has ongoing problems, a fancier can put
them in the water for one or two days per week as part of an ongoing health management programmed, say
on a Wednesday and Sunday. Also, if fanciers experience predictable yeast or other bowel problems
following stress, say for example, following periods of cold damp weather in an open loft, then when these
conditions occur he can put the acids in the water for one or more days to head problems off.
With mild yeast or bacterial bowel upsets the use of acids often results in the production of tight brown nut-
like droppings with reduced odour and a healthier looking bird. A failure to respond indicates a more serious
problem and veterinary assistance may be required.
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