![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/pigeons-transform-into-zombies-with-twisted-necks-after-mysterious-bird-virus/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3_PAY-zombies_TRIANGLENEWS_001JPG.jpg&description=Pigeons who fall ill with pigeon paramyxovirus, also known as PPMV or Newcastle's Disease, experience a raft of neurological symptoms including a violently twisted neck and trembling wingsThe virus has affected populations in Jersey where some birds have had to be euthanised. A monstrous illness that is transforming pigeons into living zombies is feared to be sweeping through British birds. It has so far affected populations on Jersey, where some birds have had to be euthanised. An animal sanctuary warned of the "invariably fatal viral disease" and its horrific symptoms. Pigeons who fall ill with pigeon paramyxovirus, also known as PPMV or Newcastle's Disease, experienced a raft of neurological symptoms including a violently twisted neck and trembling wings. They also became rake thin, have green faeces, walk in circles, often can't fly, and are reluctant to move. It cannot affect humans, but can cause conjunctivitis in those handling the sick birds. Tesco customers left queuing for ages after mannequin mystery at cashpoint Affected pigeons also become rake thin, have green poo, walk in circles, often can't fly, and are reluctant to move ( Triangle News) A spokesperson for JSPCA Animal's Shelter on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands said: "There has been an increase in the number of grounded pigeons coming into the JSPCA Animals' Shelter in the last few weeks, many of which have been showing neurological signs such as twisted neck, circling or are unable to stand. "These are all signs of pigeon paramyxovirus, an invariably fatal viral disease that can affect pigeons, doves and poultry [where it is known as Newcastle's Disease]. "It is a Notifiable Disease in captive birds [meaning that suspected cases must be reported to the authorities], but not wild birds. "Other than showing neurological symptoms, affected birds are usually thin and have green faeces. "Sometimes they will also have injuries resulting from not being able to balance or fly well." The shelt){kind=link}
Pigeons who fall ill with pigeon paramyxovirus, also known as PPMV or Newcastle’s Disease, experience a raft of neurological symptoms including a violently twisted neck and trembling wings
A monstrous illness that is transforming pigeons into living zombies is feared to be sweeping through British birds.
It has so far affected populations on Jersey, where some birds have had to be euthanised.
An animal sanctuary warned of the “invariably fatal viral disease” and its horrific symptoms.
Pigeons who fall ill with pigeon paramyxovirus, also known as PPMV or Newcastle’s Disease, experienced a raft of neurological symptoms including a violently twisted neck and trembling wings.