Spotting and Managing Poultry Health Issues
Learn the basics of spotting and managing poultry diseases. Understand how to recognize illness, what steps to take, and how to protect your birds.
Get familiar with diseases that commonly affect chickens, including Marek’s disease, Avian Influenza, Mycoplasma, and more.
Understand how germs are transmitted and how your actions can reduce the risk of disease spreading between birds or flocks.
Learn the early signs of illness in your flock, such as changes in behavior, appetite, droppings, egg-laying, or feather condition.
Protect your flock by following good biosecurity practices, vaccinating when needed, and working with a veterinarian for effective treatment.
What to Do If Your Birds are Ill
Find out what to do when you notice a sick bird: isolate it, monitor the flock, clean and disinfect, and know when to report serious illness.
Some diseases spread quickly or are hard to manage at home. Contact a veterinarian, extension, or your state animal health official for support.
Disease Resources
Find resources to help you recognize, prevent, and manage poultry diseases. Click below for guides that provide information to help keep your flock healthy.