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Right, it can be a never ending repeating cycle.. some things pass directly to the embryo and they already have it at hatch even. Your flock may have built some immunity... meaning they are fighting it off better. But they will not actually be immune to it. So you got sneezing Silkies from a...

You can do that or at least try. 50% will be cockerels and not pullets. And you won't be leaving your place bird free to help eliminate any possibility of whatever virus you may be seeing right now. But if your birds seem fine and you want to hatch it up, do it. :jumpy I just wouldn't bring in...

Mostly, I do agree. I think the information given on the other thread about leaving it clear once your current birds are gone for a period of time can be helpful. Don't add more before they pass if you wanna get rid of whatever it was completely for sure. And don't bring home any sneezing birds...

I know this link is a lot. On pages 49 and 50 I see contacts in Italy that might be able to to help you find out how to get testing done... http://www.fao.org/avianflu/conferences/new_delhi/docs/wildbird_hpai_manual.pdf It's history so try to move forward. Clean that waterer. Again, if the...

Sorry for your loss. :( Don't beat yourself up over that water dish. Just learn from it so you don't repeat it in the future. :hugs How old was your hen, what breed, and what symptoms made you think virus? What do you feed on a regular basis including treats and supplements? If that hen was...