The Common Health Problems in Chicken Farming

Some poultry health problems can go virtually undetected for days or weeks on end, 

while others can kill chickens within a matter of hours. 

Here are 6 of the most common health issues, chicken farmers face:

1. *Fowl Cholera*

Fowl Cholera is a chronic disease caused by _Pasteurella Multocida_ that can affect the joints, 

wattles, infra obits, sinuses and other tissues. 

_Common symptoms_ include 

loss of appetite, 

diarrhea with a greenish tinge, 

ruffled feathers,

 swollen purple wattle,

 swollen comb, 

swollen joints, 

lameness, 

oral, nasal and ocular discharge and 

sudden death.

*Most commonly found in older chickens, Fowl Cholera affects more cocks than it does hens*

2. *Coccidiosis*

Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease  caused by _Coccidian_ protozoa that lives in and damages a 

specific region of the gut in chickens. The trouble starts when chickens consume a sporulated 

oocyst which is broken down by chemicals in the gut, releasing an infective sporocyst. This 

begins the life cycle that causes the destruction of intestinal epithelial cells.

Together with damage to the gut walls, it causes loss of appetite, diarrhea, ruffled feathers, 

weight loss and inability to absorb nutrients.

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3. *Avian Influenza*

Avian influenza is a disease caused by type *A Orthomyxoviruses.* They are commonly found 

and spread by wild aquatic birds which infect domesticated poultry. Diarrhea, nasal discharge,

 edema in the comb and wattles, purple discoloration, coughing and sneezing, swelling, ruffled

feathers and more are symptoms of the bird flu.

Once spread, avian influenza is deadly.

4. *Fowl Pox*

Also known as Avian Pox, Fowl Pox is highly contagious. Chickens who contract Avian Pox can 

experience two different types of the condition:

_Dry pox_

_Wet pox_

Symptoms are characterized by distinctive bumps that look like warts and are visible on the 

wattle and comb. In addition, young birds experienced stunted growth and egg production 

decreases.

5. *Newcastle Disease*

Newcastle disease is an acute respiratory disease that can spread rapidly. Symptoms of the 

disease depends on whether the infecting virus has a predilection for respiratory, digestive, 

or nervous systems. While it can affect both wild and domesticated fowl, domestic poultry is 

much more susceptible to contract severe symptoms

Also Read:  Chicken Care:Biosecurity and Health Management

6. *Salmonellosis*

Salmonellosis is a bacterial disease that can cause septicemia and enteritis in young chickens. 

With a low mortality rate, infections are contracted orally and can be spread by rodents.

Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, closed eyes, loss of appetite, thirst, ruffled feathers 

and dejection.

*Boosting Immunity*

Improving chicken health by using feed supplements and additives that work to optimize the 

consumption of nutrients. Reducing the microbial load of feed and raw materials, improving 

digestive function, and restoring healthy populations of gut bacteria can all be accomplished 

with high-quality additives.