Poultry Disease Management and Control
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What are the symptoms of the bird flu in chickens?
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis); Fever; Fatigue; Cough · Muscle aches · Sore throat · Nausea and vomiting · Diarrhea; Stuffy or runny nose · Shortness of breath.
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The symptoms of bird flu (avian influenza) in chickens can vary depending on the strain of the virus, but common signs include:
1. Respiratory issues: Sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, and difficulty breathing.
2. Digestive symptoms: Diarrhea or watery droppings.
3. Decreased egg production: Reduced or absent egg laying.
4. Swelling: Swelling of the head, neck, and eyes.
5. Behavioral changes: Lethargy, weakness, and loss of appetite.
6. Leg weakness or paralysis: Difficulty standing or walking.
7. Color changes: Cyanosis (blueness) of the comb, wattles, or legs due to lack of oxygen.
8. Abnormalities in feathers: Ruffled feathers or unusual feather loss.
9. Sudden death: In severe cases, some chickens may die suddenly without showing many symptoms
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However, some strains of bird flu can cause symptoms similar to severe human flu (fever, cough, tiredness, muscle aches, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, 🕊️
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Chickens may have purple discoloration of their comb or wattles
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Chickens may have noisy or rapid breathing, cough, sneeze, or have increased nasal secretions
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Some chickens may die suddenly without showing any other signs
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Symptoms of bird flu in chickens include, nasal discharge, loss of appetite, sneezing and coughing.
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However, some strains of bird flu can cause symptoms similar to severe human flu (fever, cough, tiredness, muscle aches, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, headache).
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Reduced energy, lost appetite, diarrhea, nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing and reduced egg production etc.
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