blackhead in Mississippi?

[msudawgs56]

Anyone know if we have blackead in Ms? I've called the local USDA and MSU extension office but they know nothing! Any help will greatly be appreciated. I would love to keep my 6 turkeys in the same area with my chickens. Thanks!

 

[katiefarm]

I've been trying to find out myself if I need to move my little Turkey away from his little chicken friend but can't find much info about it

 

[mitchell3006]

I still have not found the answer either. I have turkeys around my chickens and have had no problems with it. Respiratory issues seem to be a bigger problem here. Maybe someone at MSU can tell you. Post if you find out.
Mark

 

[mississippifarmboy]

I've never had any problems with it. Has there been reports about it or something?

 

[chickenzoo]

If i were to guess, and I live in FL, that anyplace with hot and wet weather could breed blackhead. That said not everyone has problems with it, bad thing is you normally have to have a turkey come down with it before you know you have it.... I am careful about introducing new chickens, I always keep meds like Fishzole on hand encase I have problems, and I've had a few. I try to avoid keeping chickens and turkey penned togther. I raise poults off ground until about 3 months old. I worm chickens with safeguard liquid goat wormer, as it helps kill off the host parasite that carries balckhead.