Avian Flu WARNING!!!

[silkiecuddles]

Ok I see the map now. It wasn't showing earlier

 

[MysteriaSdrassa]

It may have been being updated,,, they update it every day

Anyway,, good luck,, i personally think your birds will be fine

 

[MysteriaSdrassa]

x2 I'm more worried about the economic problems to the Midwest that may be expected. Some pretty big companies got hit. However, I feel it is reasonable to protect your birds from the flu, as long as you remain calm. As I stated before, this is a very easy situation for backyard chicken owners to take advantage of!
I believe the outbreak is a lot more of a political problem than a heath risk at this point. Maybe it's a good thing. Maybe we'll stop keeping 5 million chickens in the same facility.
WV has done this, too, as well as other states. It's just a precaution (also a smart political move, IMHO).

And yep,, I think tori and I have been on this same bandwagon before

I often say, be well informed, not advised Advise can be good or bad,, but information will never steer you wrong.

 

[silkiecuddles]

It may have been being updated,,, they update it every day

Anyway,, good luck,, i personally think your birds will be fine

Ok. Thanks. We rarely see any wild birds--Ducks, geese, turkeys--and where we live there are not many chicken-keeping neighbors.

 

[jblake]

I have had 7 chickens die in the last 3 days. No signs of the others pecking them or anything else getting them. I am baffled at whats happening to them. never had this happen. can anyone help?

 

[MysteriaSdrassa]

hard to say without knowing symptoms.. but I wouldn't jump to AI right away either... if they are lethargic and droopy looking I'd say it's a pretty good chance it is cocci... with all the rain we been having it has been rather rampant this year

 

[jblake]

They are fine then just dead! I am gonna treat them for cocci and hope for the best!

 

[jblake]

I had given them watermelon out of the garden on friday I was hoping that did not cause them to die! What is the stuff called that I need to get to treat them?

 

[silkiecuddles]

Can parakeets have AI? Parakeet is lethargic. Her wings and feathers are puffed up and she isn't able to perch.

 

[torilovessmiles]

Can parakeets have AI? Parakeet is lethargic. Her wings and feathers are puffed up and she isn't able to perch.

Considering parakeets are usually inside, I'd say, almost 100%, not AI. Though I do think a vet visit would be best since it does seem like she is sick.