Omphalitis Disease Omphalitis may be defined technically as an inflammation of the navel. As commonly used, the term refers to improper closure of the navel with subsequent bacterial infection (navel ill; mushy chick disease). Apparently, most problems result from mixed bacterial infections…
What is airsac disease How can I know whether my chicken has airsacculitis? Is airsacculitis a common respiratory disease in chicken?
Air sac disease Airsac disease also called airsacculitis is the inflammation of the air sacs in chicken. Symptoms of Airsac Disease This disease first appears in the form of poor laying and a weak chicken. As it progresses, you will notice watery eyes coughing, sneezing,…
Thrush Disease Thrush Thrush in chickens is very similar to thrush that babies get. You’ll notice a white oozy substance inside their crop (which is a space between their neck and body.) They will have a larger than normal appetite. The chicken will…
Avian Pox DiseaseAvian pox is a relatively slow-spreading viral disease in birds, characterized by wart-like nodules on the skin and diphtheritic necrotic membranes lining the mouth and upper respiratory system. It has been present in birds since the earliest history. Mortality…
Erysipelas Disease Erysipelas is a bacterial disease caused by Erysipelothrix insidiosa. The disease affects several species of birds including chickens, ducks and geese, but the fowl in which it has been of primary importance is the turkey. Man is susceptible to infection…
