Consolidated Kansas

[OzawkieBantams]

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I have yet to see any game birds at the swap in Topeka. But I have heard through the egg shells that there will be a guy with lots of things he bought very cheap and he plans to jack the price up very very high, so beware.

 

[ck_dunham]

Who all is thinking of going to the one this weekend? It would be a good chance for us to get together and see what they have!

 

[ByN8ureHomstead]

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I am going to try and stop by, I need a mini rex sr buck. I have two does that need a man.

 

[ChooksChick]

I'm certain to make some enemies with this statement, but I have to do it, because you're all part of my big BYC family:

PLEASE be aware that even if birds look healthy when you buy them at swaps they can be survivors of dormant diseases. If you ask around you'll find that many folks in this region have bought birds who came in healthy, even stayed healthy through 30 days of quarantine, and yet were carriers of dormant diseases. Infectious Coryza is particularly bad around here, and birds don't necessarily ever show signs of it once they've had it, but can transmit it to your flock and cause you to lose everything and have an unsellable flock thereafter.

It's a necessary consideration when going to swaps, because you can pick it up on your shoes! Think before buying- can you get the desired bird from a breeder as an egg, can you get that bird from a certified breeder, can you get day-olds, etc. Don't risk your beloved birds at home because of spontaneous purchases.

If I hadn't seen more than one person lose their whole business and hundreds of birds to the diseases around here, I wouldn't be so fervent, but I have to be, because I know Coryza and MG are really bad around here. Please be careful.


(steps off of soapbox)

 

[ByN8ureHomstead]

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Nobody should get mad at you for saying that. This is something that we should always remember.

 

[ChooksChick]

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Nobody should get mad at you for saying that. This is something that we should always remember.

Thank you- I just know that there is a crazy vociferous group of folks out here locally who get all up in arms if you even suggest that birds might not be healthy, and I've been called a busy-body for reminding friends to be cautious.

Can't help it:

Friends- be cautious!

(I'll accept the busy-body title. Sue me.)

 

[OzawkieBantams]

I am so mad that you care so much about us and our flock. .....Shame on you Renee..............hahaha

 

[ByN8ureHomstead]

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Nobody should get mad at you for saying that. This is something that we should always remember.

Thank you- I just know that there is a crazy vociferous group of folks out here locally who get all up in arms if you even suggest that birds might not be healthy, and I've been called a busy-body for reminding friends to be cautious.

Can't help it:

Friends- be cautious!

(I'll accept the busy-body title. Sue me.)

The way I understand it with some or most diseases they can be a carrier but still be healthy. Is it possible that a bird is a carrier and the owner would not know it.

 

[Fat Daddy]

You make a good point. I have read statements by JJ, over on the quail board that sound much the same. Nuf said for me!!! Thanks for the reminder. Bill

Post Script, I sometimes get all sweaty and buy things I shouldn't, in the moment kinda deal...

ETA, "vociferous group of folks" Im not a real educated man, does this mean folks with a loud opinion that are a bit of a Ahole?

I sometimes fall in this category if so.....

 

[mikeksfarmer]

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Renee your the best! Thank you for commenting on this issue. It was the jist of my most recent post. I can say I have never had a disease show up in my flock and I atribute that to never bringing a bird from another chicken raiser to my flock. I always get either hatchery chicks or eggs. From most recent posts; consider getting hatchery chicks vaccinated for at the very least coryiza and Mereks disease! My chickens are valuable livestock and pets I value their long lives.