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In 2018 we invested in a microscope and Sarah learned how to examine pigeon poops for parasites. This has made an enormous difference to how effectively we can treat our pigeon patients and we’ve come to view this as an essential part of pigeon rescue.
Of course, not every rescuer can spend a few hundred pounds on a microscope or afford to spend £15 a time sending samples to a laboratory. So, we’re happy to help fellow rescuers by examining samples of rescued pigeons without any charge. We can check either samples from individual birds or a group sample from an aviary or group living together (since co-habiting birds will usually have the same parasites).
We are proud to say that we have, so far, saved rescues over £12,000 in sampling costs through this service.
To get the maximum benefit from this service and keep things running smoothly, please note the following:
We will email you when the sample is received and aim to get results to you within 24 hours of receipt for Priority 1 samples, 48 hours for Priority 2 samples, 3 days for Priority 3 samples, and 4 days for Priority 4 samples.
On a personal note, due to health issues we remain vulnerable to severe effects of COVID and other viruses. If anyone in your household has any symptoms which could suggest a viral infection (including cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhoea) please do not send any samples until the illness is fully resolved. Thanks.
You'll need to register an account with us at starlighttrust.org.uk/register and login in at starlighttrust.org.uk/login to use this service.
You can use the sheet below to check on the status of any of your samples. On the left you’ll see a complete list of all samples submitted by the sample date. On the right you’ll see the samples we have received but not yet processed sorted by target date, showing you where your sample is in the queue.