The Silent Plague Attacking Chickens—Here’s What You Need to Know!

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:29:13 +0000

The Silent Plague Attacking Chickens—Here’s What You Need to Know In recent months, poultry farms worldwide have faced a growing but often silent threat: a devastating avian health crisis that’s briefly referred to as “the silent plague.” Though not yet a globally recognized disease, this term is increasingly used by farmers and experts to describe an undiagnosed illness causing sudden declines in chicken health—highlighting the urgent need for awareness, vigilance, and proactive care. ### Understanding the Silent Plague: Symptoms and Risks The silent plague isn’t tied to a single known virus or bacterial agent, but rather describes a cluster of symptoms consistent across affected flocks: lethargy, sudden drop in egg production, pale combs, reduced appetite, and increased mortality—all without clear external signs. Because the disease spreads rapidly and spreads quietly, it often goes unrecognized until damage is severe.