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We have been releasing birds the last two years and have relatively good success. One hen released last year hatched a nest this spring so that was exciting. The birds we released this year were young, just starting to show...

I think if there is visible parasites it is better to avoid ingesting them? Just my take… Unfortunately just being in contact with an infected host by field dressing leaves you exposed and is something to keep in mind. The blood or particles that can get under you fingernails can be transferred...

I talked to the local wildlife officer today, “splendidofilaria” a filarid nematode. I guess fairly common in grouse and ptarmigan. Though usually not this large and advanced. Allegedly safe to eat if cooked thoroughly.

I have sent a pic to my local wildlife officer and he said “You definitely do not need to eat that… It appears to be some sort of parasite, I will look into it this coming week and get back to you”. I will post as soon as I hear back from him. I was hoping meanwhile someone here had seen...

I didn’t clarify in the original post, the fishing line like “critters” or “scar tissue” or whatever it is were inside the irritated area. Slight movement when I opened it but not enough to say for sure it was parasitic, but it was harvested a few hours beforehand. Also I should note there were...

So if we explore the idea of old injury induced, What type of parasite would this be? I have seen quite a few old injuries on birds that turn ugly colors but this is the first I have seen one that I felt had a parasitic invasion?

Worms came from the red area not all the way into the intestines, I don’t think it was an injury… just my opinion as I noticed nothing on the skin and it wasn’t a deep puncture wound just a red irritated bump 1/4” or so. Of course I would have had before and after pics had I known what was...

Got this Blue Grouse today and trying to figure out what’s goin on here?

I live in western Colorado and we have a 62 acre farm with 15 or 20 acres set aside in habitat. We used to have a fair amount of birds but to say the least they are disappearing! Like anyone on this forum I hate to see this. So I am going to make a effort to raise and release some QUALITY birds...

Hey everyone or two? It seems most of the people spend their time on the SD section. I will start by introducing myself, my name is Robert and I live in Western CO. But have to say I feel a lot more at home in Nebraska thanks to all the Very kind folks I have the pleasure to meet in the last...