Chickens are much susceptible to diseases and the disease spreads in an epidemic form. So a breeder must be active enough to check the disease and the best thing is that the infected bird should be separated, immediately and rest of the flock should be subjected to further check and preventions. All the precautions must be taken to avoid the [...]
The endoskeleton of birds (fowl or Gallus) is quite light and completely ossified and contains no marrow. They are filled with air and are pneumatic. The endoskeleton comprises the usual two divisions, viz., the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton forms the thin axis of the body and includes the main skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs. [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of flight or aerial adaptation of birds. The types are: 1. Morphological Adaptations 2. Anatomical Adaptations. Type # 1. Morphological Adaptations: Most birds possess following important flight or volant adaptations: i. Body Contour: Because speed is a must for aerial life, so, to minimise the resistance offered by air during flight, the [...]