Health, Pests and Diseases in Poultry Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• coccidiosis: a disease that affects poultry which causes diarrhea, weight loss and a decrease in production of eggs
• flies: a pest commonly found around poultry that breeds in moist areas or droppings
• vaccination: something given to poultry to prevent them from contracting diseases, or seriously suffering from them
• grit: a type of food for chickens which is important and vital to their health
• water: a type of liquid vital to all poultry’s survival. all types of poultry need substantial amounts of this
• calcium: a nutrient all poultry should consume on a daily basis which aids in bone development
• hygiene: handlers of poultry should maintain this when handling poultry and eggs to keep them healthy
• coop: most poultry, typically chickens, live in this to keep them safe from predators, harsh weather and diseases
• vet: handlers should often take their poultry to a type of person to assure their health is adequate
• mareks: a disease most common in chickens, but can also be found in turkeys, quails etc. in severe cases, it can cause paralysis
• lice: a pest that causes nits, bald spots and redness on poultry’s skin
• isolation: infected poultry should be put here to prevent their illness spreading to other poultry
• insecticide: this should be sprayed to prevent pests from reaching poultry
• mites: this pest is more difficult to rid of and lives in small crevices. weight loss, feather loss, increased preening and itching are typical symptoms of this pest
• wings: poultry, specifically chickens, should be held by this body part to prevent panic or injury in the poultry