Posted by Anjum Andrabi on September 1st, 2008

Well developed comb of a healthy 25 week old Leghorn hybrid hen

The undeveloped comb of a culled pullet

Lice are infrequently present in backyard flocks and may depress production if infestation is severe

Blood sucking Ornithonyssus spp. mite

Ticks of genus Argas are vectors for Spirochetosis

Dermatomycosis characterized by grey scaly appearance of comb, wattles and non-feathered areas of the head

Pododermatitis (Bumble foot) as a result of wet litter. Obese cockerels and hens are susceptable to this condition which reduces fertility
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