Arizona Chickens

[AZBootsie]

Quote: I lost 3 chickens on the same day and my vet doesn't do chickens. So, I e-mailed the state vet. He called me back right away and sent a tech over to do the swabs. She did 2 swabs on each of 5 birds.....Nasal/Pharyngeal . Just stuck a big q-tip in their mouth, swabbed and then placed it in a culture tube. The specimens went to 2 different labs. Each lab tested for different diseases. No cost to me at all. But, the state vet (sorry have forgotten his name, but can probably find it for you) warned me that if they did test positive for any of the really bad diseases, he would have to take my whole flock. The thought of having to cull them myself gave me nightmares.....so it sounded like a good deal to me. He also told me that MG was a huge problem in AZ and that he was seeing a lot of cases. They don't take your flock for MG. He said some people cull for it and some treat.

It was a week or 2 before I got the results. They were mailed to me and a copy to the state vet. In my case they found nothing. The vet did tell me that if another died, to send the body in. Not sure if I still have his e-mail address or telephone number....but I just found it on the internet before.

 

[BlossomSilkies]

Hi all! Excited I got an olive egger pullet today AND got to meet Mahonri. Had no idea that's where we were going to get her from LOL! What a nice man and was such a pleasant surprise to meet another of our Arizona chicken folks in person.

My rainbow is getting more colorful! Can't wait for this little girl to start laying.

Just got to meet Kristy AZ and her hubby. Awesome people!!

She took away my Black Copper Olive Egger from my NYD hatch! (I kept the Blue Copper one)

I know she'll be well taken care of!!!

Why thank you! And yes, she will be spoiled rotten. She's very sweet. My friend said "Her name should be OLIVIA" Perfect!

 

[AZBootsie]

Quote: Maybe the memory card just jiggled loose. Happened to mine once.

 

[GrannysRoost]

I lost 3 chickens on the same day and my vet doesn't do chickens. So, I e-mailed the state vet. He called me back right away and sent a tech over to do the swabs. She did 2 swabs on each of 5 birds.....Nasal/Pharyngeal . Just stuck a big q-tip in their mouth, swabbed and then placed it in a culture tube. The specimens went to 2 different labs. Each lab tested for different diseases. No cost to me at all. But, the state vet (sorry have forgotten his name, but can probably find it for you) warned me that if they did test positive for any of the really bad diseases, he would have to take my whole flock. The thought of having to cull them myself gave me nightmares.....so it sounded like a good deal to me. He also told me that MG was a huge problem in AZ and that he was seeing a lot of cases. They don't take your flock for MG. He said some people cull for it and some treat.

It was a week or 2 before I got the results. They were mailed to me and a copy to the state vet. In my case they found nothing. The vet did tell me that if another died, to send the body in. Not sure if I still have his e-mail address or telephone number....but I just found it on the internet before.

Girl if you could find I would appreciate, I lost my youngest dog at about 8 months old on my bed Friday morning after about 8 hours, I have 4 others and would really like to know what I need to do to keep them safe...

 

[hemet dennis]

Girl if you could find I would appreciate, I lost my youngest dog at about 8 months old on my bed Friday morning after about 8 hours, I have 4 others and would really like to know what I need to do to keep them safe...

Your state vets name is Dr. Perry Durham phone number is 928-344-7909

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

William Terrell

Memorial Day always reminds me of a story my Dad used to tell.. As most of you know, my Dad was a half-track
driver in an antiaircraft unit in Patton's army.. He had a friend named Frenchy, and every time they pulled
into a french town, Frenchy would sneak off and steal eggs from the farm houses, (he loved fresh eggs).. One
night, he came back with two chickens under his arms, saying "The little b*****ds wouldn't lay, so I brought
them along".. Dad tried to explain to him about chickens, but he would only say "I don't care what kinda
chickens they are, if they won't lay, I'll eat em".. So, that night, they cooked those ROOSTERS for dinner...

Shortly after that their half-track was bazookaed in an ambush, and Dad was injured too badly to walk, and
when the Germans captured them, Frenchy was one of the two guys who helped carry him.. He said" You sure are
a lot heavier than them roosters.".. Dad said, " Good thing we don't have that pot any more".. They were
rescued on their way to the POW camp, and Dad got sent home.. He survived the war, but sadly, Frenchy didn't..
He died just outside Berlin, three days before the war ended...

Wil, thanks so much for posting that story. It's so apropos for today and this forum. I'll be thinking about your father and Frenchy today at 3pm (and lots of times before and after too). Were you named after your father?

 

[Memphisjourney2seramas]

do you know if there is a program like that for NM. I tried to find one and called the county extension office, but they wanted $200 for a necropsy. seemed a little much for me, but maybe that is normal.

 

[AZBootsie]

do you know if there is a program like that for NM. I tried to find one and called the county extension office, but they wanted $200 for a necropsy. seemed a little much for me, but maybe that is normal.

I think every state has a state vet. Dr. Durham didn't tell me if there would be a charge for necropsy. I would think the extension office and the state vet probably have different funding and expense accounts. If the state vet orders the testing for you, then it would be charged to his account?? They probably receive money from the National level. Somewhere on-line there is info about biosecurity and NPIP, that sends out free calanders and biosecurity pamplets. If I get a chance this afternoon I will take a look for the link. Anyway on there is a national number you can call to get your state vets name and number. They were closed when I tried, but found it on the net anyway.

GrannyRoost- The state vet does livestock to protect the industry from diseases ect.....They look out for avian flu, newcastle ....and whatever rotten diseases cattle and other livestock can get. Don't think he would do much for dogs .But, you could try??

 

[viejo loco]

Wil, thanks so much for posting that story. It's so apropos for today and this forum. I'll be thinking about your father and Frenchy today at 3pm (and lots of times before and after too). Were you named after your father?

Yes Gallo, I was named after my Father, but not a junior (different middle name).. And I did the same nasty deed to my son.. He cheated though, and uses his middle name, (Patrick).. Dad never talked a lot about the war, but he did have some stories.. When he passed away, I found he had a Division Scrapbook, and found all the stories were in there, and they were true.. I had never doubted him though, because I had never know him to lie... Will

 

[AZBootsie]

OK found the info they mailed me when I had my problem.

It is the Arizona Department of Agriculture
Animal Services Divison

The ADA Livestock and Poultry Disease Hotline is 888-742-5334. It says to call for assistance if you have birds showing suspicious signs of disease. Subject to the availability of funding, the ADA will pay the costs of disease diagnosis for cooperating poultry owner, who report sick birds showing signs suggestive of HPAI or END infection.

It was not Dr. Durham that I worked with. The Vets name was Dr. Noon. He was an assistant maybe?? or could be it the State Vet has changed since I called. It was almost 2 years ago. Anyway Dr. Noons telephone number is 602-316-3873. 1688 W Adams street, Phx, AZ 85007.

OK here is the national info. USDA Veterinary Services Office 1-866-536-7593. That phamplet says "Early detection and reporting is the most importatnt step in eradication a disease outbreak. Don't be afraid of 'crying wolf '. .....There is no charge for USDA veterinarians to work with you to conduct a disease investigation. Early detection and reporting can make a difference. If your birds are sick or dying call."

Still looking for the site that sends calendars and biosecurity publications.