Canker - Trichomoniasis Canker
Cause - This is the most common pigeon disease. It's caused by a microscopic protozoan which is flagellated and therefore mobile. It can be transmitted from one bird to another usually through the drinking water and parent birds can infect their young through feeding.

Symptoms - Infected birds show a definite reduction in activity, ruffled feathers, loss of weight, increased water intake and diarrhea. Cheesy yellowish deposits can often be observed in the mouth or...


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