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Yes, chicken can also be depressed, here is why

Chicken feeling cold [courtesy]

Gumboro disease is scientifically known as Infectious bursal disease (IBD). it was first described in a village called Gumboro in the USA but has since spread to the rest of the world. It is a disease predominantly affecting young birds and is associated with rapid onset, whitish diarrhoea, depression and a high death rate. In dense poultry farming area, when it occurs, you will hear farmers complain of their birds are feeling cold, 'wamevaa kabuti' meaning they are wearing a coat.

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