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Smart Diagnosis Assistant

Poultry Diseases Guide: Diagnosis, Treatment and Herbal Supports

Select the symptoms you observe in your animal (You can select more than one):
Wheezing / Rales Eye Discharge Greenish Diarrhea Bloody Stool Neck Twisting / Tremors Leg/Wing Paralysis Darkened Comb/Wattles Drop in Egg Production Facial Swelling Comb Lesions/Warts Lethargy / Weakness Sudden Death Foul-smelling Discharge

Current Disease Guide

High Risk
Newcastle Disease

Highly contagious viral disease affecting nervous and respiratory systems.

Treatment / Prevention:

No cure. Prevention through regular vaccination is essential.

Natural Support

Support immunity with fresh garlic and thyme water. Use white vinegar for coop disinfection.

Medium Risk
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.

High Risk
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.

Medium Risk
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.

Low Risk
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.

High Risk
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.

Medium Risk
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.

High Risk
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.

High Risk
Fowl Cholera

Sudden death, purple combs, and green diarrhea.

Treatment / Prevention:

Antibiotics like Penicillin or Tetracycline are used.

Natural Support

Add colloidal silver or high-dose garlic extract to water as a disinfectant. Prevent contact with wild birds.

Medium Risk
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.

Medium Risk
Aspergillosis (Brooder Pneumonia)

Respiratory distress caused by fungal mold.

Treatment / Prevention:

Change litter immediately, control ammonia, and use antifungal treatment.

Natural Support

Drop peppermint oil onto the litter. Use natural incense (peganum harmala) to clear the air and keep humidity below 60%.

High Risk
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.

High Risk
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.

Medium Risk
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.

Medium Risk
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.

High Risk
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.

Low Risk
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.

Low Risk
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.

Low Risk
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.

Medium Risk
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.

High Risk
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.

Low Risk
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.

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.