Signs of healthy chickens 

• Healthy chickens remain alert and on guard. • They have bright eyes and comb. • They walk, run and scratch. • They eat and drink continuously. • They lay eggs as expected. • They have normally smooth and neat feathers. • Their droppings are soft and they breath quietly. Signs of sick birds • They look tired and lifeless. • They have dull eyes and comb (crest). • They tend to sit or lie down most of the time. • They lay few or no eggs. • Their feather look ruffled and loose. • They have wet droppings with blood, worms and may diarrhoea. • They may cough, sneeze and breath noisily. Disease management: In case of a disease outbreak poultry farmers should take the following measures: • All sick birds should be isolated. • Remove all dead birds, bury or burn them. • Consult a veterinarian immediately who can identify the disease and give appropriate treatment. • Vaccinate all birds as recommended against the most common diseases. Revaccination is also necessary to boost the chickens’ immunity to diseases. Abubakar MD CEO FARMINCOM NIG LTD WHATSAPP 08057338919

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