In studying the process of respiratory panting as a part of the disease process, we need to know that, compared to humans, a racing pigeons ability for the respiratory tract to heal after infection or injury is considerably reduced. While most panting in birds is a normal and necessary function, panting can also be a sign of a respiratory infection.
When a pigeon has a respiratory infection, the air sacs become inflamed. This inflammation impairs the evaporation of moisture from the air sac lining. This can impact the bird’s overall hydration, leading to dehydration or overheating.
With a respiratory infection, if too much moisture is lost, the bird becomes dehydrated. On the other hand, if the air sac inflammation inhibits the moisture evaporation, the bird becomes overheated. Either condition will lead to prolonged or protracted panting.
If the abnormal panting continues, there is inadequate oxygen to the bird’s tissues. This not only impairs racing, it also leads to muscle cramping. Panting in the presence of underlying disease has deleterious effects on the bird’s endurance. If you notice panting and reduced racing performance in your bird, look for other symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as watery, red eyes, swollen sinuses, nasal discharge and sneezing. Treat your bird as necessary.
Panting in Young Birds
In the post-weaning phase of the young bird, fanciers may notice panting and a reluctance to fly in the loft. While these could be signs of a respiratory infection, there are other ‘normal’ factors that may result in panting.
One factor that may be at play is the fact that the weather is often hot at this time of year and the young bird simply lacks the physical fitness to handle the stress of the weather and flight. In addition, moulting is usually occurring, which, again, can increase the effort needed for flying.
But, once again, if there are accompanying signs of a respiratory infection, get a veterinarian to perform a health check. Be aware that signs of a respiratory infection may be somewhat subtle. This is especially true in older youth because some natural immunity be present. The subtle signs you may observe is panting along with a slight decrease in flying in a team that had previously been flying the loft well. If you notice sneezing in your older youngsters, that is a pretty reliable sign of a low-grade sinus irritation.
Hello. We received the two boxes today with the four Hansenne pigeons. Arrived in excellent condition.
She is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you guys for looking out for me. Can’t say enough about how much I love the bird and birds you have sent me.
Thank you so much, i got the bird! He's so beautiful, pin tail apple body, nice wing :)
Hello there, My name is Mike and live in Az, I had racing pigeons when I was young and now Im not young haha 61, Semi retired and determined to move to a place where I can fly birds again, want to get my grandkids involved. Anyway as a kid I flew some Sions and really enjoyed your website. When Im ready would love to get a few Sions again and see how they do. Any advice for an old newbie? lol
Hey Donnie, Saw your Birds on Ipigeon and must say, those are some Beautiful Heitzmans. They are very true to what I called the real thing. Beautiful Hansennes as well. Take Care, Chuck
Hi
I have placed the pigeon recieved from you recently in a priority express shipment back to you in same box recieved. Bird was beautiful and healthy but we realized it’s nature is such that it needs to fly and be a racing pigeon. We can’t offer that life to it and realize it was a mistake to try this based on our situation
Bird has had not been outside and has been confined indoors in isolation since recieved.
Please give it the home it deserves.
Appreciate the care you took getting it to us!!!
Need some color on my team. Had some sion couple years ago when i had a partner who sick and could not care for his own birds. He liked sions so i bought some from you on pigeonauction.com. We alot of fun his sions against my team .He has since past on. His family called me and thanked me for letting fly with me he really looked forward race day. HE WON EVERY WEEK
Path: https://www.clayhavenfarms.com/pigeons/for-sale
Thank you guys so much for allowing me the opportunity to love these birds.
Thanks again for the most beautiful Pure Paul Sions pigeons ever!! The loft is full of happy sounds from the birds strutting around in their new home. Y’all were so easy to work thru my problems of birds I chose.
Thanks a million times over Pam and Donnie. Your friend Jimi
Good evening
What a surprised New Year’s gift from you guys
I received the very nice young pure white hansennes hen this pm.
I was not aware that you sent her already/
Thanks for sending 12046
I really like her.
Please keep me posted when you have bastins availabe
Wishing you a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Thanks so much
I received the birds this morning.
As I expected, they are all very pretty and healthy.
I need a nice sion cock to pair up with my almost white hen.
I believed, I inquired a white splash white sion cock,
Not sure if he is still available, trying to breed out pure white sions
From your loft.
The Hansenne cock, very handsome, pls keep me posted for a solid
White hen. The hen very beautiful, can’t
Wait what they will yield.
Thanks so much
I’m super stoked for new birds!. Second new loft in Austin Texas. I’m really looking for 4 to 5 pair.
