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This is why NPIP means absolutely nothing to me, and I refuse to participate. All your NPIP number means is that your flock was tested on a certain day, and they were free of sickness on that day. It does not mean they will be healthy the week after that. Only for that day. It can help...

Quote: Wild birds that get sick are eaten by critters. The ones who don't get sick live to breed on. Nature has its own "hatchet".

Quote: I read it differently than you do, I guess. I look at it this way .... they are ALL exposed. Some react (get sick) and others have a resistance. It makes no sense to me to keep (or treat) a sick bird to breed. Why keep a sick bird around? Even if they do survive (treated or not), I...

Quote: Leaving the Marans breed out of the discussion (that's just asking for a locked thread) I think this part of your post brings up another good topic for discussion - along the lines of breeding for resistance. I think many, including myself, have experienced this. We order hatching...

Quote: This is the procedure the Marans breeders are using now, the monthly Tylosin. Which is exactly why Im breeding my own birds and not getting any outside sources for now. My egg color may suffer for a while, but I refuse to be a slave to this type procedure.

There are some serious issues going on with Marans. I know of several breeders that have had MG thru their flocks, and are diligently treating with a new antibiotic. It is not new, its been going on for several years now. I wonder if its not from inbreeding, but thats another issue. I had...

Quote: Me, too.