Egg Yolk Peritonitis Egg Yolk Peritonitis Also called Yolk peritonitis, yolk stroke, abdominal sepsis, abdominal septicemia Prevalence- Common, more common in broiler breeders Signs General signs - The same signs associated with pain: lack of appetite, lethargy, huddling with fluffed up feathers. Occasional partial paralysis.…
Curled Toe Paralysis Disease Other Names: Hypovitaminosis B2, Riboflavin Deficiency Curly toe paralysis is caused by deficiency of riboflavin (vitamin B2) in young chicks. It is one of the most characteristic signs associated with the vitamin deficiency, resulting in the curling of the chick’s…
Newcastle Disease What is new castle disease Newcastle disease is a contagious viral infection causing a respiratory nervous disorder in several species of fowl including chickens and turkeys. Different types or strains of the virus have been recognized. Newcastle disease is highly…
Fowl Typhoid Disease Fowl typhoid is an infectious, contagious bacterial disease that is usually acute but sometimes chronic. It affects most domestic and wild fowl including chickens, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, pheasants and other game birds. It must not be confused with typhoid fever…
Anzisha Awards What is Anzisha Prize Program? The Anzisha Prize Program is a partnership between African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation. It aims to increase the number of young (15 to 22 years) job generative entrepreneurs in Africa. If you are you…
Can I eat my sick chicken? We received a question from Janet, a reader asking whether it is okay to kill and eat sick chicken. She said some of the birds in her flock were snoring, " Kuku wangu wanang'orota", and so was wondering whether it…
