Tag: Coccidiosis

How to Treat and Prevent Coccidiosis in Chickens

How to Treat and Prevent Coccidiosis in Chickens

Coccidiosis is a common disease found in backyard chickens. It’s an intestinal disease that occurs as a result of your chicken ingesting protozoa (specifically those of the genus Eimeria), that is, a microscopic parasitic organism that latches onto the lining of a chicken’s gut, causing it to bleed. It can be potentially fatal to your… Read more »