CHICKEN SWAPS OF NH SWAP LISTINGS

[blazingsaddles]

HERE ARE THE NEXT SWAPS


CONCORD OSBORNES AGWAY
250 SHEEP DAVIS RD ( RT 106 )
CONCORD NH

SUNDAY
OCT 28

9 AM TO 1 PM

THE LAST ROOSTER ROUND UP WILL BE AT THIS SWAP
FOR TH SEASON

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HOOKSETT OSBORNES AGWAY
343 LONDNODERRY TPK
HOOKSETT NH

SUNDAY
NOV 4

9 AM TO 1 PM

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The weather is going tobe great this weekend
just to let everyone who would like set up for the last 3 swap this season
there is no set up fee all other rules do apply

THERE IS LIMITED SPACES PRE REGISTRATION IS A MUST

do to the cooler weather tents are optional
see you at the swaps

 

[vnsseed]

This situation makes me not want to add anything new to my flock. Looks like Ill stick with what I have and hatch my own chicks and poults from my own stock. This is too nerve wracking to ever do again. I really hope nothing was passed through the air.

I will take any suggestions though on how to treat the ground if anyone has an idea on how to do it. I may just make a bleach and water solution and spray it over the area. I have no clue.

From a flock management standpoint this is a good idea, however you will eventually run into a genetic bottleneck and the "family tree" will start looking more like a twig. You have done the best you can do with the situation that you were given...

Does this sound like the symptoms?

Infectious Coryza Incubation Period hours to days Course time is days 3 months
An acute to chronic infectious respiratory disease of chickens, pheasants and guineas caused by a bacterium. Chickens 14 weeks of age and older are most susceptible and it increases with age. Characterized by conjunctivitis;, catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract (nostrils, sinuses, and upper windpipe); sneezing, swelling of the face and reduced egg production in hens. Transmission is bird to bird within a flock. Recovered birds remain carriers. Within an outbreak flock, contaminated feed and or water is probably the mode of spread. Birds risk exposure at poultry shows, bird swaps and live bird sales. Clinical signs are swelling and puffiness around the face and wattles, thick stick discharge from the nostril (and a very offensive odor!) , labored breathing, and rales are the common clinical signs. There is a drop off in in feed and water consumption as well as egg production. The birds may have diarrhea and growing birds become stunted. Illness persists for several weeks, continuously if complicated with mycoplasma gallisepticum. Treatment is usually sulfadimethoxine (Albon). If Albon fails or is not available, sulfamethazine, sulfamerazine or erythroymcin (Gallimycin) can be used as alternate treatments. If you have an outbreak, segregate birds by age and dispose of dead bird by incineration. All replacement birds on a "coryza endemic" farm should be vaccinated.

I would also look into good biosecurity practices... the NH Coop. Ext has some good info on this:
http://extension.unh.edu/Agric/AGDLEP/PoulRab.htm


Don't give up on adding new birds, as needed, just be careful with who and where you buy from....

 

[chicken pickin]

From a flock management standpoint this is a good idea, however you will eventually run into a genetic bottleneck and the "family tree" will start looking more like a twig. You have done the best you can do with the situation that you were given...

Does this sound like the symptoms?

Infectious Coryza Incubation Period hours to days Course time is days 3 months
An acute to chronic infectious respiratory disease of chickens, pheasants and guineas caused by a bacterium. Chickens 14 weeks of age and older are most susceptible and it increases with age. Characterized by conjunctivitis;, catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract (nostrils, sinuses, and upper windpipe); sneezing, swelling of the face and reduced egg production in hens. Transmission is bird to bird within a flock. Recovered birds remain carriers. Within an outbreak flock, contaminated feed and or water is probably the mode of spread. Birds risk exposure at poultry shows, bird swaps and live bird sales. Clinical signs are swelling and puffiness around the face and wattles, thick stick discharge from the nostril (and a very offensive odor!) , labored breathing, and rales are the common clinical signs. There is a drop off in in feed and water consumption as well as egg production. The birds may have diarrhea and growing birds become stunted. Illness persists for several weeks, continuously if complicated with mycoplasma gallisepticum. Treatment is usually sulfadimethoxine (Albon). If Albon fails or is not available, sulfamethazine, sulfamerazine or erythroymcin (Gallimycin) can be used as alternate treatments. If you have an outbreak, segregate birds by age and dispose of dead bird by incineration. All replacement birds on a "coryza endemic" farm should be vaccinated.

I would also look into good biosecurity practices... the NH Coop. Ext has some good info on this:
http://extension.unh.edu/Agric/AGDLEP/PoulRab.htm


Don't give up on adding new birds, as needed, just be careful with who and where you buy from...

I only had them here less than 24hrs. so I didnt have much time to learn all their sympyoms. The main symptom was the cough. Then as I took them out of the crate to give them tylan I noticed one with crusty nostril. When I was giving them their second dose of tylan that night I thought I saw a snot bubble from ones nostril. They seemed to eat and drink fine. I looked at their droppings as I cleaned up and tried to disinfect yesterday and they looked normal. I did not notice a smell from them. On the way to drop them off to the original owner I did hear coughing and a few sneezes. The owner said she thought see could see slight swelling but I didnt look to close I really tried to keep my distance once I heard the first cough. I did disinfect all crates waterer feeder with bleach and water I raked the ground as best I could to remove all droppings I sprayed the fence and ground area with water bleach solution. We burned bedding and bagged the feed from the feeder. I also made sure to wash the rake and shovel with bleach and I dipsosed of my shoes after the cleaning was done.

 

[aceschix]

Quote: Sorry for all the stress this is causing for you.

 

[blazingsaddles]

spots are filling up fast for the concord swap

 

[puglady]

I'm planning on being in Merrimack on Sat. Will be bringing some young red sex link pullets. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

 

[Fred's Hens]

OK, folks. The issues with bio-security are validly discussed here, to a point. That point has now been made. Thanks to all for their participation.

Now that everyone has been made aware of the issues, let's get back on task now. Thanks.

BYC Moderation Team

 

[1Chick Magnet]

hi all,

I can't believe that there are only 3 swaps left this season.
I am making some very difficult choices on who to bring this weekend. I really wish I could keep them all (maybe when I retire I can.)

the girls I am bringing to the swaps this weekend are real lookers!!! they are all from this years hatch. I only have 1 of each.

these are all bantam females

blue laced red wyandotte (splash)
white crested black polish
lavander cochin
blue americauna
barred old english game

I am trying to talk myself out of more but this is it for now.

 

[LAGear]

Looking forward to the swap!

 

[puglady]

I'll be bringing a paint silkie roo to Merrimack tomorrow. He was hatched out of byc member catdance eggs.