2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Continuing the topic of chicken diseases, let me remind you that the causes of non-communicable diseases are external influences, improper feeding, and poisoning. In the last article, some of the problems associated with malnutrition, or rather vitamin deficiencies, have already been discussed. Let's continue
The next problem is
blockage of the goiter, atrophy of the gizzard
The manifestations of this problem occur at the age of 1-3 months and can affect up to 80% of the livestock, while at least 20% will die. Monotonous, mealy food and lack of gravel in the troughs lead to unnecessary hunger and thirst. As a result, an overeating bird floods the crop with water, forming a lump of dough inside. The digestive system is not able to digest the "dough", undigested food is clearly expressed in the droppings, the bird remains hungry, continuing to overeat and drink too much liquid. As a result, significant weight loss and death. Birds with a similar problem are transferred from mixed feed to crushed grain. The feeders and the floor are generously sprinkled with fine gravel, which, while remaining in the crop, helps break up food, avoiding the formation of lumps. In the case of feeding with substandard grain, clogging with awn and husks is possible. The symptom is a pronounced swollen goiter. Requires immediate replacement of feed, introduction of fine herbal slices and cottage cheese into the diet.
Dyspepsia, but indigestion is simply a problem for the illiterate novice poultry breeders. Chicks are most susceptible to this problem at the age of 4 weeks. Early, untimely transfer to "adult feed" of coarse grinding, stale water can lead to indigestion. Confusing chickens with a pig, people begin to feed the chickens the remains from the human table, fruits and vegetables, which causes severe fermentation, bloating and upset of the entire digestive system. With a mild form of dyspepsia, there is weakness, decreased appetite, disheveledness, inactivity, up to "daytime sleep", very frequent and liquid bowel movements, frothy, interspersed with undigested food and mucus. The neglected form leads to fever, seizures and death. This problem requires an immediate change in diet for age appropriate. Fermentable, rotting, dairy products such as whey and cottage cheese are excluded from the diet. To stop the symptoms, the water is replaced with a weak solution of soda and potassium permanganate (0.1% - pale pink), the room is thoroughly sanitized, the feeders and drinkers are poured with boiling water and kept clean. In severe cases, antibiotics are used.
Poisoning
The reason for the poisoning of birds is a negligent attitude towards pesticides, dishonest use of fertilizers, and a negligent attitude towards the chickens themselves.
As with dyspepsia, salt poisoning - a consequence of the inability of a person to distinguish a pig from a chick. By adding to the feed the remains of canned food and food from the human table, the poultry farmer significantly increases the amount of salt, which can be destructive for small chickens. Signs appear within one and a half to two hours. Refusal to eat, general suppression of reflexes, frequent breathing. Diarrhea opens very quickly, followed by leg failure, paralysis of the wings. Convulsions are harbingers of imminent death. Invasive treatment: 10% glucose solution intravenously at the rate of 1 ml / kg body weight. Drinking plenty of fluids and revising the diet.
Among the poisoning of a livestock of birds - a frequent case
poisoning with pesticides … When fighting rodent pests, you need to carefully choose the place where the poisoned bait is scattered. Rodents tend to take away the bait, and the poison can get into the chicken coop. Also, poison can wake up from the roof. The result is poor coordination, difficulty breathing, drooling, bloody droppings, convulsions, and paralysis. Treatment for rat poison is, alas, ineffective. Light 0.1% solution of potassium permanganate, 1 teaspoon inside as a prophylaxis or when using a small dose.
Nitrate poisoning - a consequence of improper storage of fertilizers or excessive fertilization of grain. Fertilizers and pesticides tend to accumulate in grain. The poisoned bird is too excitable, conjunctival inflammation of the mucous membranes and "earrings". Secondary signs are depression of respiratory functions, shortness of breath, excessive salivation, convulsions. A decrease in body temperature by 3-5 ° C leads to organ failure and death. Treatment is possible with low doses of poisoning. Water with lactic acid is dissolved 50/50 and given 2-3 times a day, one teaspoon at a time, until the symptoms disappear.
Infectious diseases will be discussed in future articles.
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