2016 Pacific Poultry Breeders Association Show in MODESTO Saturday, Jan 30th- 31st

[curious chickee]

I will also be there early, finally check on the exhibition birds before judging.

 

[fowlman01]

7 to 9am people will be cooping in and preparing birds, so they will probably not welcome questions or discussion. After that you should find them very helpful.

Walt

 

[3riverschick]

7 to 9am people will be cooping in and preparing birds, so they will probably not welcome questions or discussion. After that you should find them very helpful.

Walt

Hi Walt,
If you see those special Light Sussex, please let me know. Farmer Karl is real interested in them.
Thanks,
Karen
p.s. If you see any large fowl White Chanteclers could you make a note of them too?
Thanks so much!

 

[h2oratt]

Here is my name tag I will be wearing

 

[QueenMisha]

But then I will be able to find you.

Haha, you phrase that like its a problem! I'm not showing anything myself so I assume it's not.

Just wear a crown on your head. We should be able to spot that!!!! Lol

Lol! Realtalk though, my username actually refers to my hen Misha... she's the real queen around here... this is the pic that inspired the name (feat. my gold ring):

Here is my name tag I will be wearing

Nicely done!

 

[QueenMisha]

So I was just over on the SoCal thread, and there was some folks worrying about diseases and how they have potential to spread at big poultry shows. I wrote this up and thought it would be prudent to repost it here too:

With all this talk of disease (an admittedly very valid worry!) I'd just like to take a moment to remind everyone going to shows, especially big ones like upcoming PPBA show, quarantine is so so so important! And so is being VERY VERY VERY careful with clothing and shoes!

- Always change your clothes and wash immediately after coming home from a show, including jackets and such

- Wash/bleach your shoes worn at the show, and even after that don't wear them in the coop for a while

- Spray some viricide/disinfectant on the floorspans/mats in your car if you wore the same shoes at the show + in your car

- If you bring home birds be INCREDIBLY careful with quarantine

- Keep them as far away as humanely possible from your flock, in a place where wind/weather can't transfer dander or any bodily fluids from the quarantine birds to your flock

- Change clothes/wear different shoes when handling and feeding Q. birds, always wash hands up to the forearm afterwards

- MINIMIM 2 WEEKS QUARANTINE BUT 3+ IS HIGHLY PREFERABLE

- Quaratine applies to birds being shown too! It's plenty possible for birds to pick something up at shows, so never immediately reintroduce your own show birds after a show. Always do the two weeks separation to be safe, and don't be lazy about it just because they're your own birds.

- Use a "canary" (bird from your flock you don't like very much). Do not introduce birds without quarantining them with a canary! Birds with decent immune systems can get infected with something, show symptoms for a week or two, then recover and never show symptoms for the rest of their life while still transmitting disease! Canaries are ideal because if the birds have something, the canary will likely become infected and since its immune system hasn't experienced this disease before, it will show symptoms that will allow you to identify disease.

- Never buy birds that in any way seem droopy, lethargic, have pale combs, closed eyes, aren't noisy or active, have dirty butts, have bubbly eyes, have breathing issues, or in any other way seem abnormal and even slightly unhealthy. Just walk past. I don't care if it's a bird there's only 5 of in the country, if it's a variety or breed you've been searching for for 10 years, or just a cute little fuzzball you fell in love with at first sight. Keep walking.

Please keep in mind that while transfer via clothes/shoes is less common, it is absolutely possible, especially where water/mud/cold weather is present. However, birds are the real issue - please, just, don't ever bring in a new bird without quarantining. As someone who has first hand experienced the effects of being stupid and not quarantining, I'm begging y'all here. Just be responsible and be careful.

This is all getting a bit Debby Downer, I'm sure; and please remember that I'm not trying to freak everyone out! As long as you are smart and cautious about this, there is no reason to spend the entire show worrying about these things. The real point of the show is that we are all having fun, OK? OK. This has been a PSA.

 

[fowlman01]

There will be five or more California Poultry Health Inspectors monitoring the birds at this show. It is always recommended to practice good biosecurity. The State vets have always been comfortable with the way this show is put on. They even allowed it to be put on last year during the worst outbreak of Avian Influenza ever. The show is safe.

Walt

 

[QueenMisha]

There will be five or more California Poultry Health Inspectors monitoring the birds at this show. It is always recommended to practice good biosecurity. The State vets have always been comfortable with the way this show is put on. They even allowed it to be put on last year during the worst outbreak of Avian Influenza ever. The show is safe.

Walt

Even better! It makes me feel very secure to know that not just one or two but five poultry medical professionals will be there. It's still always a good idea to practice cautionary measures, of course, but certainly I am glad such an importance is being placed on the biosecurity in-show.

 

[kfchickenlady]

Does anyone know if Tony Albritton will be there with chicks to sell? The email I have for him is apparently defunct.

 

[fowlman01]

Does anyone know if Tony Albritton will be there with chicks to sell? The email I have for him is apparently defunct.

I have never seen chicks for sale by anyone at this show.

Walt