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Quote: Hi, sorry I missed your post. What did you decide to do and how did it all go? Hope it was a good result.

I agree, move it to new ground, do a light spray of disinfectant and let it dry and air out very well. I wouldn't tear it apart completely, but I would do my best to clean it well.

Update to my post, it looks like we may be fighting a lethal gene in the bloodline. While that doesn't necessarily call for quarantine, it DOES call for not continuing the bloodline. Responsible breeding/husbandry is another issue, but in a way, is closely related to the need for quarantine...

As an example: 7 weeks ago, I got some new adult birds, which is a rule violation for me. Strict quarantine, almost the whole 9 yards. (there pen was closer to my flock than I had planned) That was February 25th. All seemed to be going well; happy, healthy looking and glossy feathers. Eating...

I think we need to bring this back up again, I am seeing a lot of folks buying started birds and having health issues! Be careful, ALWAYS quarantine!

Yes. Better to not bring in birds at all, but if you feel you must, quarantine!

Another aspect to be dealt with is quarantining your chickens after a show- there is no telling what the chicken was exposed to. And you, your clothing, all the other people milling around? Recipe for disaster!

Quote: VERY good thread, I am shamelessly bumping it today!

Awwwww, look at that handsome Isaac!

Oh darn, I meant to post somewhere else.... but good to remember anyway, especially since there are soooooo many started birds available right now!

Sigh...... please read this folks!

Having felt the need to post a link to this thread twice this morning it seems like a good time to reiterate it. Don't just toss a new bird in with your flock!

Quote: Remember this folks, be careful about bringing home new birds!

Cynthia, I have searched but I cannot find your 10 Commandments of chicken keeping. Can you provide a link please?

Spring fever is upon us, please be safe!

Sometimes things are worth repeating. This quarantine issue is very important. Please, if you value your birds, DO IT!

This is a very important thread, especially since so many people will be getting chickens when the weather warms up. Buying adult or half-grown birds is always risky. I have gone to a closed flock now. If it isn't a hatchery chick or hatched here, it doesn't come in. And if a bird leaves here...