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​Avian chlamydiosis is a bacterial disease caused by Chlamydia psittaci, which is carried commonly by birds. Humans can catch the disease by breathing in dust… Read More »Can Birds Give You Chlamydia?

There are nine species of coccidia described in chickens, and several other species have been described in turkeys, ducks, and geese. Can turkeys have coccidiosis?… Read More »Do Wild Turkeys Carry Coccidia?

There are two groups of worms that affect turkeys: gape worms which live in the bird’s trachea (windpipe) and cause gasping (these worms are exceedingly… Read More »Do Turkeys Have Worms?

Psittacosis is caused in humans by exposure to the bacterium, Chlamydia psittaci, which is most often transmitted to humans from infected birds, especially parrots and… Read More »What Diseases Do Turkeys Carry That Could Affect Humans?

Historically, humans have been employed to scare birds from crops, using a variety of deterrents including throwing stones, flashing with mirrors, or operating noise devices.… Read More »What Do Farmers Use To Keep Birds Away?

Live poultry often carry germs. Live poultry, such as chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys, often carry germs such as Salmonella. After you touch a bird,… Read More »Can You Get Sick From Live Turkeys?

It is caused by the protozoan (single-celled microscopic organisms) parasite Histomonas meleagridis. Turkeys with histomoniasis have a lack of energy and often stand with drooped… Read More »Why Is My Turkeys Poop Yellow?

Turkeys can suffer from a variety of both internal and external parasites and diseases. How do I know if my turkey has worms? Clinical signs… Read More »Can Turkeys Have Parasites?

Sweetgrass is one of the sacred plants traditionally used in Native American culture. Scholars report that it was also used as incense in ritual purifications.… Read More »How Did Native Americans Avoid Ticks?

Unfortunately, as beautiful as they are, birds do transport ticks. And a bird feeder or bird bath over grass (especially when it’s damp and shaded… Read More »Do Birds Bring Ticks To Your Yard?