Weeg
Enabler
Like some of you may already know, last year I found out my flock was infected with Avian Leukosis Virus. A viral disease that affects most poultry. My question today is about ducks. I have 2 drakes I need to rehome. I could send them to freezer camp, but they're such great drakes. I've also become very attached to them over the years. I just don't have space for them anymore, and they've had to be separated to keep the peace with my hens. The situation just isn't working.
I have a friend that could take them, but I'm very very concerned about ALV. From what I've read, ducks are not affected by ALV, I've looked at numerous sources to be sure. While I do not want to spread this disease and would never consider rehoming any chickens, it makes me question rehoming ducks?
If ducks can't catch it, would they simply be considered a surface carrier? I know ALV doesn't last long on surfaces, so if they were separated under strict quarantine for an extended period of time, could I safely rehome them?
These ducks previously lived with infected chickens, but haven't lived in the same pen with those chickens for over a month now.
Interested to see what everyone thinks.
I have a friend that could take them, but I'm very very concerned about ALV. From what I've read, ducks are not affected by ALV, I've looked at numerous sources to be sure. While I do not want to spread this disease and would never consider rehoming any chickens, it makes me question rehoming ducks?
If ducks can't catch it, would they simply be considered a surface carrier? I know ALV doesn't last long on surfaces, so if they were separated under strict quarantine for an extended period of time, could I safely rehome them?
These ducks previously lived with infected chickens, but haven't lived in the same pen with those chickens for over a month now.
Interested to see what everyone thinks.