Get 15% OFF Your Next Order
The best deals come to your inbox. Sign up for GEMPLER'S emails to get exclusive offers and first dibs on hot new products!
Understanding the signs and symptoms of the avian flu is important for immediate treatment to take place. Use the information below to learn about the symptoms of avian flu for birds and humans, and what to do if an outbreak occurs. Symptoms vary depending on: virus strain, age and species of infected birds, other bacterial disease and the environment. It is also important to take precautions to prevent the outbreak of the avian flu. Learn about GEMPLER’S selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help protect yourself against an outbreak.
Avian Flu Symptoms for Birds
Sudden death without any signs
Lack of coordination
Purple discoloration of the wattles, combs, and legs
Soft-shelled or misshapen eggs
Lack of energy and appetite
Diarrhea
Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles and hocks
Nasal discharge
Decreased egg production
Coughing, sneezing
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Conjunctivitis (eye infections)
Muscle aches
Pneumonia
Acute respiratory distress
Other severe and life-threatening complications
Learn about poultry biosecurity practices to prevent the introduction of the avian flu and other diseases in a poultry flock through the link below.