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A disease can spread rapidly among chickens like any other farm animals because they are usually kept together in a cage, sharing the food and water trough. This makes it easy for disease to spread from the sick and infect the healthy chickens. SIGNS OF ILL – HEALTH IN CHICKEN The most common signs of ill in chicken include: Roughened feathers, Discharge from the nostril Mucorish discharge Coughing Sneezing Weakness Loss of appetite Loss of weight Dullness Reduction in egg production among layers Retarded growth Chicken huddles together and drops as if the birds are feeling cold Chickens standing with their eyes closed, Presence of scores on wattles and combs. Reduced feed intake Reduced water intake Low egg production GENERAL DISEASE CONTROL PRACTICES The following can only be used as guidelines for disease control, for proper disease diagnosis and treatment, consult the veterinarian. Don’t overcrowd brooders Adequate ventilation Feed must be of good quality Give clean water ad-lib Don’t mix young and older birds Clean poultry house Dispose of dead birds quickly and isolate sick ones Provide disinfectant at entrance to house Antibiotics should never be used to replace good management and should be used on prescription by a veterinarian. STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES Step 1: Teacher revises the previous topic Step2: Teacher introduces the new topic Step 3: Teacher explains the new topic Step4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions Step5: Teacher evaluates the pupils Evaluation/ Assignment List five signs of chicken ill – health; Mention five general control measures. See also POULTRY – CHICKEN POULTRY LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION – RABBIT REARING Meaning of Weed MAINTENANCE OF FARM AND ANIMAL TOOLS

SIGN OF ILL – HEALTH IN CHICKEN