That is very upsetting news. I had a feeling it was something serious, but I was still hoping for the best. I won't be getting birds or eggs from that breeder again. And, I will have to notify them of a possible issue with their flock. Are the eggs that I have in the fridge still safe to eat...
Culling was taken out of my hands (at least partly). It was a rough week. The isolated chicks plus four others and a BR all expired sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning. The two remaining chicks and three of the silkies were preyed upon (during daylight hours) by a, as yet unknown...
I try to make every precaution for the health and well being of my flock, but I think a virus has hit hard. I had 6 adult birds and 8 chicks. Everyone was fat and happy. Then I had the opportunity to get some silkies and orpingtons. So, I got 4 silkie bantams and 1 buff orpington. It had been...