Les parasites externes chez les pigeons

External parasites: these are mainly mites (ticks and others) and insects (mites and lice, ETC). Ectoparasites are very common in lofts. They damage the organism of the pigeon in different ways. Pigeons in poor condition will more often be confronted with the Campanulotes bidentatus parasite. Also the various acariosis of the skin are found between the beards of the remiges and feed on the dust of the feathers. Pigeon feather mange is caused by external parasites. Pseudo mange is caused by the Falculifer mite which causes breakage of the covert feathers 1 or 2 mm from the skin. The parasite lives on the feathers, along the spine. It is also responsible for so-called sewing machine sting lesions of the remiges. The parasite lives in the skin and causes itching. Plumbing mange is a common disease that is difficult to get rid of. Treating the pigeons is not enough, you also have to take care of the loft regularly.