How can frounce risk be reduced when feeding pigeons?

• A. Remove the head and crop
• B. Cook the grain
• C. Feed only seeds
• D. Provide clean water

Answer: (A)

Frounce is a protozoan infection that can be spread through feed and oral secretions, so limiting exposure to contaminated material is key. Removing the head and crop of birds before feeding reduces the chance that infected tissue ends up in the feed or on feeding surfaces, cutting the risk of transmitting the parasite to other pigeons. While other practices like cooking grain, providing clean water, or choosing only seeds can help, directly discarding potentially infected tissue from birds you’re feeding provides a practical, immediate way to lower exposure.