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Dave :

Was he jabbed with a syringe or a gun ?

MIL wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 11:18 pm Straying very slightly off topic, but hopefully something of interest to someone

I used to jab our YB on the day of the last OB race.

By doing this, not only were they able to race the YB season but they were also covered for the entire OB season as yearlings too

I used to do all mine then. Both old and young. The only problem with that, especially with the vet visits, is they should be done at least 2 weeks before mixing with other birds.

MIL wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 11:31 pm Dave :

Was he jabbed with a syringe or a gun ?

Sorry for the delay coming back to you Mil
I only just picked up your post.
He was jabbed with a gun mate - does that make any difference?
He is just starting to fly a bit better now.

Dave was it oil base vaccine because the gun pumps it in two quick normally n you get a reaction normally a blood growth where gun goes in u need tweezers to remove it its will look like a lump of fat as big as ya thumb nail and will leave a hole in the pigeon until it heals OK.

Thanks Ant, I hadnt thought to look at the entry point I will check it in the morning and report back.
Always great knowledge and advice from you guys and always appreciated.

Diamond Dave wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 12:03 pm

MIL wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 11:31 pm Dave :

Was he jabbed with a syringe or a gun ?

Sorry for the delay coming back to you Mil
I only just picked up your post.
He was jabbed with a gun mate - does that make any difference?
He is just starting to fly a bit better now.

The one year I lost one cock (died) and 3 had to be put down 48 hrs later because of being jabbed with a gun - hence why I asked the question

MIL wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2024 5:07 am

Diamond Dave wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 12:03 pm

MIL wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 11:31 pm Dave :

Was he jabbed with a syringe or a gun ?

Sorry for the delay coming back to you Mil
I only just picked up your post.
He was jabbed with a gun mate - does that make any difference?
He is just starting to fly a bit better now.

The one year I lost one cock (died) and 3 had to be put down 48 hrs later because of being jabbed with a gun - hence why I asked the question

My cousin just had 30 ob with a reaction to the nobivac vaccine where gun pumps it in two fast causing a problem where the vaccine sits under skin going rotten the holes in there necks where unbelievable from using the gun n oil base vaccine, I like oil base vaccine but done with syringe n needle.

Was dome with a gun but with columbavac dont know if thats oil based or otherwise.
He appears to be back to his normal "shining" self now
And while looking to see if it is an oil based vaccine I actually read the instructions (first time for everything) and it says that ot is very common for birds to have an adverse reaction in the form of a transient swelling at the site of the injection.
Luckily, there doesnt seem to be any damage around thearea at all.
Think I will leave him out this week and give him an extra week rest before Pau.
Thanks everyone

You know your birds better than anyone Dave, good luck with him. I hope he shines for you.