Pests and parasites found In utah ,wyoming, Idaho (western states)

[Tenmore]

Hey everyone Just a quick question I live out here in UTAH just courious as to what common pests or parasites I will be encountering on my chicken quest.. I ve lived back east and down south so I know about all the pesky critters you all have in other parts of the states.....But here in UTAH what should I expect to encounter? I dont want to treat or prevent something I wont find here anyway.

My girls just started laying averaging 2 eggs a day should be picking up soon.

 

[Tenmore]

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[bertman]

try a 'search' for pests and parasites in the western states. You might get some info.

Good luck.

 

[tellynpeep]

You might get more replies with a more specific title to your post....

 

[Tenmore]

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[dsqard]

You are not supposed to bump your own thread. I live in Utah as well and I haven't had any problems with any parasites yet but I would assume that mites and lice are possible. What kind of pests are you wondering about? Predators? If so, I am sure that there are coyotes, mountain lions, bears, raccoons, etc depending on your area.

 

[gamebirdsonly]

Skunks, Raccons, fox, crows, owls, hawks, cats, dogs, yotes, weasels,

 

[Tenmore]

I was wondering more about mites and other such creepy crawlies or internal parasites that we get here or dont get here thanks

 

[Tenmore]

I was wondering more about mites and other such creepy crawlies or internal parasites that we get here or dont get here thanks

 

[dsqard]

I am sure there are plenty of internal parasites they can get as well considering that they are exposed to wild birds every day.