Diseases

Like any animal, live birds can carry and spread diseases to other birds and even humans. Learn the signs and how to protect yourself and your flock from the most common poultry diseases.

Chicken outside in the garden
Avian Influenza (AI)
Avian influenza or "Bird Flu" spreads easily and can infect all types of birds, learn how you can prevent it.
Free range outdoor chickens feeding
Coccidiosis
Coccidosis affects the intestinal tract of animals and is a parasitic disease.
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Exotic Newcastle Disease (END)
Virulent Newcastle can spread to all species of poultry and can be deadly. Be aware of the basics.
A group of turkeys
Histomonosis (Blackhead)
Histomonas melagridis is a protozoan parasite mostly of turkeys and can affect other birds.