Non-contagious diseases of chickens

In any household plot, where there is even a small house, and of course, in a private household, almost every owner has at least a few chickens. The presence of a dozen chickens is enough to provide seven eggs, while you always know that they are fresh and quality. But sometimes non-contagious diseases of chickens bring a tangible loss to the household, not to mention the farms where growing chickens is a type of business.

The causes of non-communicable diseases in the chicken are, first of all, deficiencies in feeding, non-compliance with veterinary requirements, as well as unsanitary conditions of detention and frequent occurrence of stressful situations. Diseases of chickens have some common symptoms, such as giving up food, depressing, reducing or stopping laying, reducing live weight. Despite the fact that the diseases are non-contagious, they can often lead to the death of a bird. Diseases of chickens, as well as diseases of other animals, are much easier to prevent than to treat later, therefore compliance with the accepted norms of feeding and keeping them when growing them is the best prevention of any diseases.

Diseases of chickens and their treatment

Most often among chickens there is such an infectious disease as avitaminosis. It is caused by deficiencies and imbalances in nutrition. Particularly fast for the lack of vitamins are actively growing chickens. The symptoms of this disease are immediately invisible, and for their manifestation some time is needed.

The most frequent illnesses of chickens occur when there is a lack of vitamin A in the diet, this is expressed in the poor growth of young animals, and in adults the number of eggs decreases or oviposition stops altogether. Also, the birds are in a depressed state, they become disheveled plumage, and eye organs can be damaged.

If there is not enough vitamin B, then there are disorders in the nervous system, which affects the coordination of the movement of the chickens.

To ensure that such diseases of chickens as avitaminosis do not occur, in the diet, there must be green fodder, and in winter - vitamins containing fodder.

When there are obvious signs of vitamin deficiency, the feeding of drugs containing the necessary vitamins will be effective.

Cannibalism or stroke, although not a disease, but also brings a lot of harm. Its signs are plucking feathers from relatives, and in some cases birds peck each other to death. This is a consequence of poor maintenance and feeding.

If the bird has suffered, it must be immediately isolated and treated with disinfectant solution.

In such cases it is necessary to urgently improve the conditions of the poultry and give it a balanced diet. It is recommended to give a double norm of salt and citric acid.

Such diseases of hens as poisoning occur in the case of feeding poor-quality feeds that are improperly stored or have an elevated salt content, and are also treated with pesticides.

If there is poisoning with saltpetre, then the bird has a bluish crest and earrings, respiration is much quicker and death comes as a result of suffocation. For treatment, a solution of potassium permanganate is used, which is taken 6 mg per 10 liters of water and the birds are evaporated for 6-8 hours.

If salt poisoning has occurred, the birds have a disruption in the coordination of movements and the litter often stands out.

Poisoning can also occur with plant poisons and chemical compounds. In such cases, movements are also disturbed, shakiness and shortness of breath appear. If signs of poisoning have appeared , it is necessary to stop the feeding of poisonous food.

Factors that cause stress in the bird include inadequate and irregular nutrition, unsanitary conditions of detention, and increased noise. Also, the stress of the bird is caused by vaccination and its research.