Have you ever had a flock with a respiratory disease?

[Farmer413]

Have you ever had a flock with a respiratory disease that was incurable?

If so, did you keep or cull the birds?

The reason I ask is because mine might but I'm curious about others. I've been worried about this all day and am going to have mine checked.

 

[BantyChooks]

Yes. Suspected Mycoplasma Gallisepticum. I kept my birds and I breed for health. I have not closed my flock, because the strain involved is extremely mild (slight runny nose/cough in juvies) and because because it's widespread where I am. Pretty much the only way to avoid it is to keep your birds in a barn with no outside contact. Culling would be foolish, in this case. I still sell birds, but only those that have exhibited resillience and health. No selling sick birds. That's not fair to the buyer.

 

[casportpony]

Have you ever had a flock with a respiratory disease that was incurable?

If so, did you keep or cull the birds?

The reason I ask is because mine might but I'm curious about others. I've been worried about this all day and am going to have mine checked.

If you are worried you should have some of your birds tested to find out what they have:
http://www.zoologix.com/avian/Datasheets/PoultryRespiratoryPanel.htm

 

[Farmer413]

Yes. Suspected Mycoplasma Gallisepticum. I kept my birds and I breed for health. I have not closed my flock, because the strain involved is extremely mild (slight runny nose/cough in juvies) and because because it's widespread where I am. Pretty much the only way to avoid it is to keep your birds in a barn with no outside contact. Culling would be foolish, in this case. I still sell birds, but only those that have exhibited resillience and health. No selling sick birds. That's not fair to the

If you are worried you should have some of your birds tested to find out what they have:
http://www.zoologix.com/avian/Datasheets/PoultryRespiratoryPanel.htm

I've tried calling them but they arent open yet. Any idea what it costs? Do they do testing for general public? I'm so frustrated at this point.

Thanks

 

[casportpony]

I've tried calling them but they arent open yet. Any idea what it costs? Do they do testing for general public? I'm so frustrated at this point.

Thanks

I don't know what they cost, but it's probably not too expensive.

A friend of mine used them, so they are open to the public.