I also have a few questions, I read this thread, & it causing me much concern know. I bought chicken and quail eggs, they were being incubated together. Chickens hatched, but quail has not yet, what are the chances of spreading this from just eggs? I don't plan on having them in the same brooder. I also have been hatching goose eggs.
Also how often is this seen in geese? I have had my new chicks in with my goslings (which I hatched as well) for a few days. They are apart now, but have greatly inprinted on each other.
Finally I have parrots, I am very careful about washing my hands, and even changing clothes before touching my parrots. However my incubator and brooder are/is going to both be in my house for a bit. Any extra precautions? I have never read about this particular bacterium being in parrots, but I know they are easily prone to respiratory diseases in general.
Also how often is this seen in geese? I have had my new chicks in with my goslings (which I hatched as well) for a few days. They are apart now, but have greatly inprinted on each other.
Finally I have parrots, I am very careful about washing my hands, and even changing clothes before touching my parrots. However my incubator and brooder are/is going to both be in my house for a bit. Any extra precautions? I have never read about this particular bacterium being in parrots, but I know they are easily prone to respiratory diseases in general.