dignity DAZ Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 In your opinion, is it possible for pigeons to have worms (of any type) without showing any signs/symptoms? Thanks in advance, DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 yes untill you have a serious infestation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dignity DAZ Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Cheers Oldyellow, what would you class as serious, i was told just 1 is 1 too many, DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDYELLOW Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 obvious its serious when bird is emaciated and it dies http://www.chevita.com/en/pigeons/treatment-plan/parasites-worminfestation.php older fanciers might rember using daz ( blue washing powder ) and adding dropping and water and shaking in a glass bottle as you could detect the worms , however regular screening and good management will help keep on top of this , if birds forage on soil / grass they will pick up worms other contamination will be via the race basket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmsidelofts Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Cheers Oldyellow, what would you class as serious, i was told just 1 is 1 too many, DAZ 1 worm is one to many, worms take valuable nutrition from the birds and hair worm can cause serious internal damage to the bird. The life cycle of a worm is just 24 days so that one quickly becomes lots, thats why they need to be treated if present. the problem with worms come more in the racing season, everytime you put birds in the basket with other peoples birds, thats where the cross contamination takes place. regular testing with the microscope is the best way to keep them under control. jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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