The big relief after a successful grouse breeding season
Some of the most exciting months for a grouse breeder is in September and October, when the new youngsters have reached the stage where they are half grown. :-> :->
At this age, most of the birds have built up sufficient immunity response to cope with most of the pathogens which may kill them when they are younger. Their main killers are coccidia, worms and Histomonas meleagridis.
