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DJ Music Causes Chicken Heart Attacks?
2 May
Summary
- Loud DJ music reportedly caused 140 chickens to die.
- Post-mortem results indicate heart failure due to acute stress.
- Poultry are vulnerable due to confined housing and stress hormone surges.
A recent incident at a poultry farm in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur has raised alarms after approximately 140 chickens reportedly died following loud DJ music during a wedding procession.
Post-mortem examinations suggested the birds succumbed to heart failure brought on by acute stress. Experts explain that birds, particularly those in confined farm settings, are highly sensitive to sudden environmental shocks. Loud noises can trigger a 'fight-or-flight' response, leading to a surge in stress hormones, elevated heart rate, and blood pressure, which in extreme cases can result in cardiac arrest.
Unlike their wild counterparts, domesticated poultry cannot escape such disturbances. The sudden, intense noise, especially within enclosed sheds, causes widespread panic. Beyond immediate fatality, prolonged exposure to high decibels can cause hormonal disruption, hearing damage, weakened immunity, and stress-related organ issues. Farmers should monitor for behavioral changes like huddling, aggression, and reduced feed intake as signs of severe noise stress, which can also impact farm productivity by reducing egg production and growth rates.
