Re: Foy's Bath Salts

Onorio Catenacci <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> Hi all,
> 
> I've started adding Foy's Bath Salts (from Foy's Pigeon Supplies of 
> course) to the bath water I give to my birds.  It does seem to help the 
> condition of their feathers but that may just be the fact that they're 
> now getting bath water on a regular basis. :-)
> 
> I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on the efficacy of just using 
> plain bath water as opposed to adding anything to the water.  I'm 
> specifically interested in a few things:
> 
> General feather condition
> 
> Keeping lice/feather mites under control
> 
> The health of the pigeons
> 
> Please share your opinions.


Well, I'm sure you have heard me say it before, but a little salt and
vinegar in the water has always helped my birds. The vinegar seems to run the
feather lice away, and the salt, any salt, softens the water and makes the
feathers absorb more water. They seem to clean up better when preened later.
The baths are especially good during the molt. Helps the new feathers unfurl.
And of course, the birds LOVE to take a bath!
E-Man