CHAPTER 11
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Broiler health
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There are numerous poultry diseases and it is outside the scope of this book to mention them all. However, the most important ones need mentioning. Some of them have received due attention on
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Chickens that are not feeling well often sit in a hunched-up position. This can be a signal of coccidiosis.
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If birds are sick, you can isolate them from the flock. If the disease is contagious you prevent other birds to get infected and you can monitor the health development of the bird.
A clear difference between a healthy and unhealthy bird. Look at the stunted development of the comb, dirty feathering, pale eyes, wattles and comb! In this case there was a problem with calcium in the diet.
B roile r Signa ls - Afric a n edi t i on
