Bio Security vs Utility company

[ValkerieGunn]

So random thought today. How do you manage bio security with utility company employees tromping around to get their readings?

 

[FarmerGirl101]

I never thought about that before. They don't tend to come by the coop so it isn't much of a concern for us.

 

[StinkyAcres]

I don't free range so I don't have that problem.

 

[No Coop No Problem]

My chickens have immune systems

 

[The Moonshiner]

I'd never been to worried about them.
One thing is it may not be likely they have chickens. Another is our water meter is out by the road and the electric isn't very far into the yard.
Now days though they read meters without coming to the property or if so from their truck. They don't have to step foot on my property anymore.

 

[ValkerieGunn]

I'd never been to worried about them.
One thing is it may not be likely they have chickens. Another is our water meter is out by the road and the electric isn't very far into the yard.
Now days though they read meters without coming to the property or if so from their truck. They don't have to step foot on my property anymore.

Our electric company is switching over meter types and of course we have 1 on the shop and 1 out back behind the house. With our new meter they have to plug into it to get a reading. Of course I live out in the country and everyone here has livestock so I was curious what others do for bio security.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Our electric company is switching over meter types and of course we have 1 on the shop and 1 out back behind the house. With our new meter they have to plug into it to get a reading. Of course I live out in the country and everyone here has livestock so I was curious what others do for bio security.

I live out in the boonies and I'm not sure how they do it but they read it without coming onto the property. I have a pretend vicious dog and no one can even pull in the drive without her losing her mind. I know no one comes through the gate.
I've seen an attachment added to our water meter and their trucks have a little deal mounted on top. They just drive by without slowing down and it reads it.
I think the system benefits me and them.

 

[Mrs. K]

Really, that worry is rather low on rather a long list of things I don't worry about. I let all kinds of people come to my house, and some like to visit my chickens. Could they get sick, well yes, but not real likely.

Mrs K

 

[Mother of Chaos]

Really, that worry is rather low on rather a long list of things I don't worry about. I let all kinds of people come to my house, and some like to visit my chickens. Could they get sick, well yes, but not real likely.

Mrs K

Do you let fellow chicken-keepers visit, and if so, do you take any extra precautions? (disposable booties, etc.)

 

[nuthatched]

I wouldn't worry about them