The rainy season is when chickens are more susceptible to respiratory, digestive, and parasitic diseases due to the humid environment, which fosters the growth of bacteria and viruses. Therefore, poultry farmers need to pay attention to preventing diseases in chickens during the rainy season to ensure the health and productivity of their flocks. Below are some measures you can apply to prevent common diseases during the rainy season.
1. Keep the coop dry and clean
A wet environment is ideal for the growth of bacteria and fungi. Therefore, you should keep the coop dry and well-ventilated, clean it regularly, and sprinkle lime powder to disinfect. This helps minimize the proliferation of pathogens.
2. Provide proper nutrition
A balanced and sufficient diet helps strengthen chickens’ immune systems, especially during the cold and rainy season. The feed must be rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Using garlic as a natural method to prevent diseases is highly effective, as garlic has antibacterial properties and boosts the immune system of chickens. Adding garlic to the feed or drinking water can help reduce the risk of disease.
Treating Chicken Diseases with Garlic
Garlic is a natural and effective method for preventing diseases in chickens.
With its natural antibiotic properties, garlic enhances the immune system and prevents respiratory and digestive diseases.
You can feed chickens crushed fresh garlic directly or mix it into their drinking water.
Using it regularly 2-3 times a week helps reduce the risk of diseases, especially during the rainy season and when the weather changes, keeping the chickens healthy.
3. Disease prevention for one-month-old chicks
Chicks are the most vulnerable to diseases, especially during the rainy season, as their immune systems are not fully developed
To prevent diseases in one-month-old chicks, ensure the coop
To prevent diseases in one-month-old chicks, ensure the coop is warm
dry, and well-ventilated
use appropriate preventive medications like vaccines and antibiotics to prevent respiratory diseases and diarrhea.
4. What medication to give chickens during weather changes?
When the weather changes suddenly, chickens are prone to respiratory diseases such as
wheezing
pneumonia
You can use preventive medications like lung tonics and nutritional products depending on the disease. Additionally, boosting nutrition and keeping chickens warm during the cold season are essential factors to help chickens overcome unfavorable weather conditions.
Some nutritional supplements for chickens: BETA-GLUCAN 50, AMINOVIT PLUS, CALCI PLUS ADE, B COMPLEX C,...
5. Raising free-range chickens during the rainy season
Raising free-range chickens during the rainy season requires special attention to coop conditions and disease prevention measures. Free-range chickens are easily infected with parasites due to direct contact with the damp soil. Therefore, regular deworming and vaccination against bacterial and viral diseases are essential.
The deworming medication VV-LEVASOL helps eliminate roundworms and eye worms in poultry.
6. What diseases do chickens commonly catch during the rainy season?
During the rainy season, chickens commonly suffer from diseases like
pneumonia
coccidiosis
diarrhea and parasitic infections
Therefore, vaccinations and using preventive medications are essential.
Monitoring the health of chickens closely is necessary to detect early signs of disease and provide timely treatment.
7. Disease prevention protocol for chickens
The disease prevention protocol for chickens during the rainy season must be followed thoroughly and accurately
including vaccination
warming coop hygiene, and nutritional supplementation
. Additionally, using digestive aids and immunity boosters plays a crucial role in keeping chickens healthy.
The disease prevention process includes the following steps:
- Giữ chuồng trại khô ráo1. Keep the coop dry: Ensure the chicken coop is well-ventilated and dry. Clean regularly and sprinkle lime powder for disinfection.
- 2. Provide sufficient nutrition: Clean food and water help chickens maintain a robust immune system.: Thức ăn và nước uống sạch giúp gà có hệ miễn dịch tốt hơn.
- 3. Full vaccination: Administer necessary vaccines to prevent diseases: Tiêm các loại vacxin cần thiết để phòng ngừa bệnh.
- 4. Keep chickens warm: Use heat lamps or other warming methods at night.: Sử dụng đèn sưởi hoặc các biện pháp giữ ấm vào ban đêm.
Following this protocol will help reduce the risk of disease in your flock during the rainy season.
During the rainy season, disease prevention for chickens requires meticulous care, from maintaining coop cleanliness to providing a balanced diet. Using garlic as a natural method, along with vaccinations and appropriate medications, will keep your chickens healthy, thriving, and reduce the risk of diseases.
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The above are methods for preventing diseases in chickens during the rainy season. Vietvet hopes that this will be helpful in your farming process. Contact us at 0902 382 786 if you are interested in becoming a distributor of veterinary medicine for chickens.