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ΕλληνικάSelect the symptoms you observe in your animal (You can select more than one):
Current Disease Guide
Newcastle Disease
Highly contagious viral disease affecting nervous and respiratory systems.
Treatment / Prevention:
No cure. Prevention through regular vaccination is essential.
Natural Support
There is no natural cure and this cannot replace the vaccination program. You can add fresh garlic and thyme water only to support general immunity. Use white vinegar for coop disinfection.
CRD (Chronic Respiratory Disease)
Mycoplasma infection characterized by gasping and eye discharge.
Treatment / Prevention:
Tylosin or Tilmicosin antibiotics and improved ventilation.
Natural Support
Clear airways with eucalyptus and peppermint oil steam. Boost resistance with 5% apple cider vinegar and honey.
Coccidiosis
Intestinal parasites causing bloody droppings and weakness.
Treatment / Prevention:
Use of Amprolium or Sulfonamides. Keep litter dry.
Natural Support
Give probiotics (yogurt whey) for gut health. Use oak acorn powder or cinnamon water to reduce diarrhea.
Infectious Coryza
Severe facial swelling and foul-smelling nasal discharge.
Treatment / Prevention:
Antibiotic treatment. Isolate infected birds.
Natural Support
Clean eyes and nose with vinegar water. Add ginger and turmeric to their water as a natural antibiotic.
Fowl Pox
Wart-like lesions on the comb, wattles, and around eyes.
Treatment / Prevention:
Apply iodine to lesions. Wing-web vaccination is key.
Natural Support
Apply St. John's Wort oil or aloe vera to lesions to speed healing. Add propolis drops to their water for immunity.
Marek's Disease
Viral disease causing leg paralysis and tumor formation.
Treatment / Prevention:
No treatment. Only hatchery vaccination provides protection.
Natural Support
There is no natural cure. You can add elderberry extract to their water regularly to keep their immune system strong.
Infectious Bronchitis
Sudden drop in egg production and gasping.
Treatment / Prevention:
Increase temperature, provide vitamins for recovery.
Natural Support
Mix thyme and licorice root tea into their water. Increase ventilation to reduce dust without creating drafts.
Gumboro (IBD)
Attacks immune system, causes tremors and diarrhea.
Treatment / Prevention:
Supportive care and electrolytes. Vaccination is critical.
Natural Support
Add grape vinegar and molasses to water for energy. Use milk thistle seeds to support liver health.
Fowl Cholera
Sudden death, purple combs, and green diarrhea.
Treatment / Prevention:
Antibiotics like Penicillin or Tetracycline are used.
Natural Support
This is a bacterial infection — natural support cannot replace antibiotics. Crushed garlic in water may help general resistance, but avoid unproven products like colloidal silver. Prevent contact with wild birds and isolate sick or dead birds immediately.
Colibacillosis (E. Coli)
Weakness, lethargy, and general infection.
Treatment / Prevention:
Improve hygiene and start antibiotic treatment.
Natural Support
Add boiled cinnamon and cloves to water. Optimize ventilation to keep litter dry and provide probiotic support.
Aspergillosis (Brooder Pneumonia)
Respiratory distress caused by fungal mold.
Treatment / Prevention:
Change litter immediately, control ammonia, and use antifungal treatment.
Natural Support
A few drops of peppermint oil on the litter can offer mild relief. Never burn incense or any smoke in the coop — it further irritates already inflamed airways; instead, increase ventilation, keep humidity below 60%, and remove moldy litter immediately.
Salmonella
Bacterial infection causing diarrhea and sudden death.
Treatment / Prevention:
Antibiotics and strict disinfection. Rodent control is essential.
Natural Support
Mixed thyme and rosemary powder in feed reduces bacterial load. Add fresh lemon juice and apple cider vinegar to water.
Botulism
Progressive paralysis caused by toxins in spoiled food.
Treatment / Prevention:
Remove source (carcass, spoiled feed). Use Epsom salts.
Natural Support
Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 liter of water to flush intestines. Give activated charcoal powder to bind toxins.
Mycoplasma (MG)
Silent respiratory infection, loss in egg production.
Treatment / Prevention:
Long-term specific antibiotics and stress management.
Natural Support
Continuously add echinacea tea and garlic extract to water. Provide lavender (french lavender) tea to boost immunity.
Egg Yolk Peritonitis
Internal inflammation caused by egg yolk in the abdomen.
Treatment / Prevention:
Antibiotics if caught early. Balance nutrition.
Natural Support
Use dandelion and turmeric to help reduce abdominal edema and inflammation. Temporarily lower protein and increase fiber in the diet.
Blackhead Disease
Fatal liver parasite, especially in turkeys.
Treatment / Prevention:
Antiprotozoal drugs. Do not keep chickens and turkeys together.
Natural Support
Oregano oil and crushed pumpkin seeds can reduce parasite load. Add milk thistle extracts to water to detox the liver.
Mites and Lice
External parasites causing anemia and restlessness.
Treatment / Prevention:
Coop disinfection and appropriate bird insecticides.
Natural Support
Spray perches with garlic water and neem oil. Add plenty of wood ash and diatomaceous earth to dust bath areas.
Internal Worms
Intestinal worms, weight loss, and low production.
Treatment / Prevention:
Regular deworming (Levamisole, etc.).
Natural Support
Grated carrots, garlic, and pumpkin seeds are natural dewormers. Regularly add apple cider vinegar to their water.
Fatty Liver Syndrome
Liver fat buildup due to high-energy diet.
Treatment / Prevention:
Dietary changes, Choline and vitamin supplements.
Natural Support
Provide leafy greens (dandelion, chard). Add artichoke juice or apple cider vinegar to water to combat liver fat.
Heat Stress
Panting and death due to extreme heat.
Treatment / Prevention:
Cool water, ventilation, and electrolytes.
Natural Support
Add mint leaves and ice cubes to water. Create a shallow water area to cool their feet and keep ventilation open 24/7.
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
Highly fatal zoonotic viral disease with rapid spread.
Treatment / Prevention:
No treatment. Mandatory reporting to authorities. Culling is usually required.
Natural Support
No natural cure exists. The only protection is preventing contact with wild birds and strictly following biosecurity protocols.
Vitamin Deficiency
Paralysis and coordination issues due to lack of B and E vitamins.
Treatment / Prevention:
Add high-quality vitamin premix to feed and reduce stress.
Natural Support
Provide sprouted wheat, boiled egg yolks, and nettles as natural vitamin sources. Add molasses and fresh fruit juices to water.
Scaly Leg Mites
Microscopic mites that burrow under leg scales, causing them to lift, thicken, and become itchy.
Treatment / Prevention:
Soak affected legs in warm soapy water to soften scales, then treat with a veterinary permethrin or ivermectin-based product.
Natural Support
Soak legs in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften them, then coat with petroleum jelly or olive oil every other day — this suffocates the mites. Clean perches and litter regularly and add diatomaceous earth to the dust bath area.
Ascites (Water Belly)
Fluid buildup in the abdomen from heart and lung failure; causes a swollen belly and bluish skin.
Treatment / Prevention:
No definitive cure; a veterinarian may drain fluid in advanced cases. Slowing growth rate with balanced feeding and good ventilation is the key prevention.
Natural Support
No natural cure exists. As prevention, use a balanced feeding program that avoids overly rapid growth, and improve coop ventilation, especially at higher altitudes where oxygen is lower.
Routine Coop Care Guide
Weekly Disinfection
Add 5% apple cider vinegar to water to protect their digestive systems.
Natural Hygiene
Use a mixture of white vinegar and thyme oil to kill germs naturally.
Strong Immunity
Add crushed fresh garlic to their water once a month for antibiotic support.
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