Avian Flu (H5N1) - Discussion

[The-White-Elephant]

Looks like Backyard flocks are getting hit the harest in the NW and NE. I’m in MA. Praying none of our chickens get it!

If y’all saw the second video linked in the first post, it is crazy to me how the government it just going around and killing entire flocks- hundreds of backyard birds, dozens of broken hearts. I understand it is for her safety and wellness of other birds around, but it is not necessary IMO— the AI will be around for years and years.

Yes. If the state whatever people come, I am not letting them even see the flock. No way are they killing all my hard work.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Looks like Backyard flocks are getting hit the harest in the NW and NE. I’m in MA. Praying none of our chickens get it!

If y’all saw the second video linked in the first post, it is crazy to me how the government it just going around and killing entire flocks- hundreds of backyard birds, dozens of broken hearts. I understand it is for her safety and wellness of other birds around, but it is not necessary IMO— the AI will be around for years and years.

And THAT is why I won't tell the government if one of my birds gets sick or that I even have a flock in the first place!

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

I am not in a panic, or worried in the slightest bit. My flock is happy and healthy. I believe the "bird flu" is being made into a big deal that it really isn't. There are hundreds if sicknesses that any chicken could catch. To put it simply, they are kind of twisting it around....just like Covid.

Yeah, this is my reasoning. I have no reason to be worried, everybody is healthy.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

And THAT is why I won't tell the government if one of my birds gets sick or that I even have a flock in the first place!

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

And THAT is why I won't tell the government if one of my birds gets sick or that I even have a flock in the first place!

Yup, if I lose a bird it will be buried and forgotten.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

If i ever do get a bird with AI…. which I hope I won’t… But if I do, I hope it’s not my favorite/one of my favorites. They always seem to get sick/die. Take my Ruby for example. She’s sick right now, and she is my 2nd favorite.

 

[All4Eggz]

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...vian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds

Our county has a case of avian flu, & the number of cases jumped to 38.

Wow.
North Dakota and North Carolina have it pretty bad.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Wow.
North Dakota and North Carolina have it pretty bad.

Yep, I know.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Wow.
North Dakota and North Carolina have it pretty bad.

But at least everyone’s flock is doing good. Just because I’m in NC, doesn’t mean my flock will get it

 

[cluckmecoop7]

If i ever do get a bird with AI…. which I hope I won’t… But if I do, I hope it’s not my favorite/one of my favorites. They always seem to get sick/die. Take my Ruby for example. She’s sick right now, and she is my 2nd favorite.

That is part of the reason I never have favorites. I'm sorry about Ruby.