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POOP COLORS AND WHAT THEY MEAN IN POULTRY FARMING

  These chicken poops can vary in appearance (colors and textures), some being brown, green, yellow, maroon, and even black. It all depends on the diet of the birds, the growing season of the bird, the season of the year, colder or hotter and the general  health state of the birds. By observing the poop of your chickens, you can determine if everything is okay with the chickens. Black, maroon, or pasty brown cecal poops are produced daily in all fowls, so there is no need to panic if you see or smell them. Create an Amazon Wedding Registry Normal Poop; Normal chicken poop It is a common belief that the poop or feces of a healthy chicken should have an ash color, be firm and with a white cap. While this is true, the poop of a healthy chicken is not always like that as diet, season, climate and state of health can alter the look, texture or color of the chicken’s poop. However, the change shouldn’t last for a long time. If it does, something is wrong with such chicken(s). Stock up on

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF FOWL POX DISEASE IN POULTRY

There is no effective cure for fowl pox, prevention and control are vital for keeping flocks healthy. The following are some suggestions that will help decrease the impact of fowl pox on a flock: √ Virus particles can be found in the environment and debris found in the poultry houses, thus dust control and disinfection of the environment are important. √ An effective insect control program should be in place. √ Adopt a strict biosecurity program to prevent the movement of equipment that could be contaminated with pox virus √ Vaccination is practiced based on history of exposure—revaccination, if necessary, can be done in the face of an outbreak because pox infections are usually slow spreading. In the event of an outbreak, liquid iodine disinfectant (used for disinfecting water lines) added to the water appears to aid in reducing mortality. Service for posterity