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Coccidiosis 101

Key Symptoms

Bloody Droppings

Indicative of gut lining damage in severe infections.

Depressed Posture

Birds hunch with fluffed feathers to conserve heat.

Stunting

Chronic coccidiosis reduces weight gain and feed efficiency.

Prevention Checklist

  • Keep litter dry (<40% moisture).
  • Rotate pastures every 30 days.
  • Sanitize feeders weekly.
  • Provide coccidiostat medicated feed during brooding.