6 Types of Quail Diseases, Pests, Signs and their Control

Hi there passionate Farmers? Having seen the growing trend on quail farming i have decided to make this post to tell you some of the major common diseases.
I can call this problems that you can encounter when you are almost counting profit.
Here we go:
6. Quail bronchitis.
Cause: virus
Signs: Respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing
and loose watery droppings.
Control: Vaccination

5. Coccidiosis
Cause: Parasite
Signs: Birds go off feed, weak legged, pale and
die if not treated
Control: Coccidiostat

4. Haemoprotus infection
Cause: Protozoa
Signs: Anaemia, lameness, poor growth and
general weakness
Control: Antimicrobial drugs

3. Ulcerative enteritis
Cause: Bacteria
Signs: Restlessness, retracted neck, drooping
wings, partially closed eyes, ruffled
feathers diarrhoea, anaemia and watery
white faeces
Control: Antimicrobial drugs


2. Internal parasites
Cause: Round worm and tape worms
Signs: Drop in egg production, an increase in
hunger and diarrhoea
Control: Anthelmintic

1. External parasites
Cause: Lice, mites and fleas.
Signs: Loose of feathers, lose weight, and drop in
egg production and scaly legs
Control: Keep premises clean.

Take care!