A collard dove in my area has Trichomoniasis

[HanDiiMaNz]

I have fully cleaned out my feeders and bird bath, I was wondering about how long I should prevent myself from feeding the birds in my garden? Because I know you shouldn't really stop feeding birds directly but this is a completely different case.


Thanks, HanD.

[Phoebe]

Having not heard of this disease I did a search to read that even a recovered bird will remain a carrier. My thoughts would be to dispatch the diseased bird if possible.

Someone else may advise differently but that is my humble opinion.

[valleyforge]

Originally Posted by Phoebe

Having not heard of this disease I did a search to read that even a recovered bird will remain a carrier. My thoughts would be to dispatch the diseased bird if possible.

Many birds can be asymptopic carriers of trichomoniasis, which is caused by a water-borne flaggellate protozoan (T. gallinae). Provided the lesions in the throat, crop, etc are not too advanced, treatment of a bird showing symptoms is usually entirely successful within 4-5 days.

Euthanasia is therefore not generally warranted in any sick bird, which should however be isolated during the treatment period.

[FoxtonWildlifeRescue]

How do you know it has tricho?

Normally it is diagnosed by oral examiation. Has it affected the eyes and beak?

Treatment is usually quite straightforward (Spartrix or chevicol)but you would need to catch it or call the RSPCA.