tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post6663476536930280782..comments2024-03-05T11:38:41.279-08:00Comments on Canary Tales: Labor of LoveLinda Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09453591933437696987noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-825892872456693882014-11-03T07:10:35.492-08:002014-11-03T07:10:35.492-08:00A dark abdomen is a bad sign as it indicates liver...A dark abdomen is a bad sign as it indicates liver or liver/spleen problems that can be from toxins such as moldy seed or from a number of infectious agents such as Mycoplasma or bacteria or viruses or parasites or even fatty liver disease etc. Treatment depends on the cause. <br /><br />In young birds it is often infectious and called Black spot. Adults usually are carriers. Have you had any newborn etc cases? <br /><br />Any bird with a problem needs to be isolated and not bred. If you can get Dr. Rob Marshall's KD powder I would start with that and stop any sprouted seeds and careful check seed source. Linda Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09453591933437696987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-46083461000739438422014-11-03T06:32:14.694-08:002014-11-03T06:32:14.694-08:00Hi Linda, I am canary breeder from Indonesia. I ha...Hi Linda, I am canary breeder from Indonesia. I have problem with hens having dark abdomen/muscles. I guess it causes infertility of the hens. Do you have any solutions for this? I read some posts of you on this dark abdomen but I want to have more clarity. <br /><br />Many thanks,<br />KrisR. Kristiawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448462075390644300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5206760154173299151.post-4828391838026575732014-09-01T14:39:33.050-07:002014-09-01T14:39:33.050-07:00 Linda, you are amazing. Thank you for your labors... Linda, you are amazing. Thank you for your labors in helping us learn to care for our birds. We appreciate you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com