First Chickens, not off to a good start...please help...sick!

[Henrietta23]

So the thinking is that the friend taking care of things while they were away may have brought it from their farm? How horrible for them! Yes, they should have been more careful, but they didn't deserve this! Neither did MrsG., I know! But this is a nice young family trying to help support themselves wiht their farm and they really do care about all their animals.

 

[mrsgibber]

It definitely could have happened to anyone, it's sad. I hope for the best for them cause they are good people.

 

[MoodyChicken]

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Yeah, sounds like it! Their friend had it and accidentally shared it. What a tragic situation for all of you! That's why it's so important to practice proper biosecurity! Good luck, sorry this was your first chicken experience!

 

[mrsgibber]

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Yeah, sounds like it! Their friend had it and accidentally shared it. What a tragic situation for all of you! That's why it's so important to practice proper biosecurity! Good luck, sorry this was your first chicken experience!

When I last spoke to her, none of her friends chickens were sick, however that could be because they are carriers and just aren't experiencing an outbreak. It can also happen more naturally, like from wild birds.

 

[Liza]

I am sorry your first try was so difficult. I do hope you will let everyone know how the new group of chicks are doing because I am sure everyone is wishing you good luck!