The Invisible Threat to Racing Pigeons: Battling Red Mites

Jan de Wijs

In the serene realm of racing pigeons, where speed and agility reign supreme, lurks an unseen menace that can seriously jeopardize their health: the dreaded red mite, known in pigeon circles as the red bird mite. These tiny, dark-red ectoparasites can have a devastating impact on the racing pigeon population,...