What are the diseases of exotic breed of chicken?

Some common diseases that can affect exotic breeds of chickens include:

1. Marek's disease: A highly contagious viral disease that affects the nervous system, causing paralysis and tumors in various organs.

2. Avian influenza: A viral disease that can cause respiratory and digestive issues, as well as high mortality rates in infected birds.

3. Infectious bronchitis: A viral respiratory disease that can cause coughing, sneezing, and decreased egg production in affected birds.

4. Newcastle disease: A highly contagious viral disease that can cause respiratory and nervous system symptoms, as well as high mortality rates in infected birds.

5. Fowl pox: A viral disease that causes skin lesions and can affect the respiratory and digestive systems in infected birds.

6. Coccidiosis: A parasitic disease caused by protozoa that can affect the digestive system, leading to diarrhea, weight loss, and decreased egg production.

7. Infectious bursal disease: A viral disease that affects the immune system, leading to increased susceptibility to other infections and decreased overall health in affected birds.

It is important for exotic breed chicken owners to work closely with a veterinarian to develop a comprehensive health management plan to prevent and treat these and other potential diseases. Regular vaccinations, biosecurity measures, and proper nutrition can help reduce the risk of disease in exotic breed chickens.

Bacterial Diseases:

- Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG): Causes respiratory infections, including chronic respiratory disease (CRD).
- Mycoplasma synoviae (MS): Causes respiratory and synovial infections.
- Avian chlamydiosis (Chlamydia psittaci): Causes respiratory, conjunctival, and systemic infections.
- Avian influenza (bird flu): Highly contagious respiratory disease with strains that can be lethal to poultry.
- Fowl cholera (Pasteurella multocida): Acute bacterial infection that causes septicemia and death.

Viral Diseases:

- Marek's disease virus (MDV): Herpesvirus that causes lymphoid tumors and immunosuppression.
- Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV): Causes respiratory infections and can lead to egg production problems.
- Newcastle disease virus (NDV): Highly contagious and often fatal respiratory disease.
- Avian poxvirus: Causes skin lesions and respiratory infections.

Parasitic Diseases:

- Coccidiosis (Eimeria spp.): Intestinal protozoan parasites that cause diarrhea, bloody stool, and weight loss.
- Ascaridia galli: A large roundworm that can cause intestinal blockages.
- Heterakis gallinae: A small roundworm that can cause cecal inflammation and diarrhea.

Fungal Diseases:

- Aspergillosis (Aspergillus fumigatus): Fungal infection that affects the respiratory system.
- Candidiasis (Candida albicans): Fungal infection that can cause skin lesions, crop mycosis, and systemic infections.

Protozoal Diseases:

- Histomoniasis (Histomonas meleagridis): Parasitic protozoan that causes blackhead disease, characterized by liver and cecal lesions.
- Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas gallinae): Protozoan parasite that causes upper respiratory tract infections and can affect egg production.

Nutritional Deficiencies:

- Rickets: Vitamin D deficiency that affects bone development and can lead to lameness.
- Osteomalacia: Vitamin D and calcium deficiency that affects egg production and bone strength.
- Anemia: Iron deficiency that can cause lethargy, pale skin, and decreased egg production.