top of page

Parasites in Pigeons

Updated: Nov 15, 2022

There are many parasites that infect pigeons The most important and most encountered parasites are roundworm, hairworm, tapeworm, the external parasites, lice, and mites and Coccidia. Worms’s Worms are a primary and serious parasite, and it is important that they are completely eradicated for the birds to perform at their best.


They weaken the bird, meaning that race performance cannot be optimal, and increase vulnerability to other secondary diseases, such as canker and respiratory infection. There are three common intestinal worms - roundworm, hairworm, and tapeworm.

2 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Mycoplasma in Pigeons

Mycoplasma is a problem of the race season. It is what is called a primary erosive disease. Many vets agree that Mycoplasma by themselves...

Comments


bottom of page