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What would cause cramp in a pigeons legs after a 3 hour fly in a light head wind?
answer by: Ruben Lanckriet
Dear Madam/Sir,
Cramps are usually caused by problems of hydration and mineral balance. If the birds were not able to drink and/or have a shortage of certain minerals, especially calcium, there could be cramps.
Off course if the leg blood circulation is inhibited by a ring or a trauma, also similar symptoms could be seen, but than that are not really cramps.
Kind regards