Bob Blosl's Heritage Large Fowl Thread

[catdaddyfro]

Teflon fumes can still be a problem even with ventilation - especially in a brooder where the lights are relatively close to the chicks. I know people who have lost parrots from PTFE fumes when the birds were several rooms away from the kitchen. Granted those were teflon cookware fumes, not light bulbs, but it's the same toxic gas. Birds are ultra-sensitive to it. I wouldn't risk it in a brooder.

When I first heard about this PTFE fume issue 15-20 years ago the Teflon cookware folks wouldn't even acknowledge there was a problem. Now they put warnings on the cookware. It's in tiny print and it comes after all the "nontoxic" statements, but most of the PTFE cookware labels now admit that the fumes will kill birds if the cookware is overheated. Maybe they'll start labeling the lightbulbs, too. BTW, "overheated" isn't all that hot. I think the fumes kick in around 450* F in the cookware. Not sure about the lightbulbs.

Speaking of heat sources, does anyone have a good source for ceramic heat bulbs? I need some backups and my old supplier no longer exists.

Sarah

Man! I wonder what that (PTFE) puts in my scrambled eggs then LOL no wonder I'm crazy as loon sometimes LOL

I got to remember to use those old black iron pots/skillets more often, they say those are bad for you too but I know they only got lard(bacon drippings) in them to keep my eggs from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Jeff

 

[fowlman01]

I use drop lights when I work on my car and they are right by my face, so this is good info. If it can kill birds, it's not doing me any good either.

Walt

 

[catdaddyfro]

I use drop lights when I work on my car and they are right by my face, so this is good info. If it can kill birds, it's not doing me any good either.

Walt

I too use them to do "mechaniking", the one I have now is a florescent bulb type drop light but I don't like it you can't see real good in tight spots with it and and it HUMMS all the time its on too LOL. The darned teflon (rough service) bulbs are expensive and they still break if you get a drop of water splashed on it. I use regular light bulbs in the other type light you just have to have a whole passel of them on hand to get through the job it seems LOL

Jeff

 

[call ducks]

I love my sussex. Went to visit the juvies. One came walked into my hand i was able to rub its crop and pet it for about 5 min. I would say that is good for it's only contact before was feeding and watering

 

[thedragonlady]

There is an article in the Oct./Nov. issue of Backyard Poultry mag. on pg 16 about the rough service bulbs and the dangers of using them, as they put off a poisonous gas when used in a closed up space it seems and is very toxic to chickens.




http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/i...t_bulbs_toxic_to_chickens_the_full_story.html

Jeff

Parrot people have known for years that if you overheat any teflon pot or pan in your house your birds will be dead in minutes. Think of what the stuff is doing to YOUR lungs too ! I'm still sticking to my old cast iron seasoned skillets.

 

[Pozees]

Parrot people have known for years that if you overheat any teflon pot or pan in your house your birds will be dead in minutes. Think of what the stuff is doing to YOUR lungs too ! I'm still sticking to my old cast iron seasoned skillets.

I've been doing the same the last several years - still resort to a non-stick for certain things but only because I have yet to perfect my cast iron skills Any tricks you care to share?

I had parrots many moons ago, and you are right that it is common knowledge among parrot people that one never ever ever heats up a dry teflon pan and never lets one get very hot.

My mechanic DH tried the coated bulbs a few years ago at far above the price of the average bulb, and when one shattered inside its skin when hit with a droplet of water, he made up some new words and hasn't bought one since.

 

[3riverschick]

I am hoping to add just a few better quality birds in the spring, and once I learn a lot more about the breeds I love, I would like to add a breeding pair or trio of one of them. I love the Speckled Sussex, and I love colored Leghorns; making a choice won't be easy, but it makes the most sense.
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Hi Pozees,
Tony Albritton is just over in Idaho and has some of the finest show quality large fowl Speckled Sussex in the US. He did an out-cross several generations ago. Has reincorporated into his original line, so no problems with close breeding his stock. Get on his list for 2013.
Best,
Karen

 

[3riverschick]

Hi,
I am so excited!

Got a call from my birds' breeder today. They will be down here a week
from tomorrow on Wednesday next.

Can't wait till they get here.

Will send pics.
Best,
Karen
Waterford English Light Sussex

 

[Mistoftime]

I agree with Kathy, I am finding it very difficult to find Delaware breeders with old lines.

Does anyone possible have a list of breeders for the old lines? Would love to have one.

 

[Pozees]

I am hoping to add just a few better quality birds in the spring, and once I learn a lot more about the breeds I love, I would like to add a breeding pair or trio of one of them. I love the Speckled Sussex, and I love colored Leghorns; making a choice won't be easy, but it makes the most sense.
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Hi Pozees,
Tony Albritton is just over in Idaho and has some of the finest show quality large fowl Speckled Sussex in the US. He did an out-cross several generations ago. Has reincorporated into his original line, so no problems with close breeding his stock. Get on his list for 2013.
Best,
Karen

Thank you - his name has come up multiple times, he must be the one to contact! I will send an email today and try to call him this week.