Coccidiosis:

Symptoms of coccidiosis mainly involve the digestive system. As the coccidia replicate, the tissue damage that results can cause disruptions in normal digestive and absorption processes, as well as feeding habits. Rapid weight loss can occur, which can lead to severely ill birds that may become susceptible to other diseases and infections. Birds can also be infected without any visible symptoms. Signs can include:

• Severe diarrhea that can be watery, bloody, or contain greenish mucus


• Droopiness


• Inactivity


• Loss of appetite


• Weight loss


• Decreased thirst


• Decreased growth rate in young birds


• Decreased egg production


• Ruffled feathers


• Secondary infection from another infectious agent


• Emaciation 


• Death

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