Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[Arielle]

Just because...



...Buff Leghorns are awesome and lay like machines

Buff is a color that turns me giddy-- one of those viseral reactions.

Just want to thank everyone for helping me continue to learn the value of standard bred birds.

 

[Delight in Dominiques]

Don't remember the name of the vaccine.Call your Local 4-H or State Ag tech and ask.
 Sorry,
 Karen

I would not want to deter anyone from showing in PA. Health requirements have not changed for showing poultry in the state.

 

[fowlman01]

Buff is a color that turns me giddy-- one of those viseral reactions.

Just want to thank everyone for helping me continue to learn the value of standard bred birds.

Since I have met you in person I have to say that I would not normally think anything would make you "giddy", but I'll take your word for it...........lol

Walt

 

[Serica]

Need some expert opinions! Rhode Island Whites were a breed I was researching along with the light brahmas. Getting the feeling RIW's are a bit too far gone for what we are able to do. Even the thread here on them doesn't have a lot of activity.

Am I correct in feeling I should remove them from my potential breeds list?

 

[Arielle]

Quote: lol-- what can I say Walt. . . I love the buff coloring-- your avatar, the dragonlady's avatar-- I look a them everytime you two post! lol

 

[3riverschick]

Poultry vaccination and poultry showing in PA, USA

http://cumberlink.com/news/local/ar...cle_298267be-74cf-11e3-aa33-0019bb2963f4.html

In the poultry building, several exhibitors were turned away with their birds after state Agriculture Department officials said the birds did not have the required LT-IVAS vaccination against infectious laryngotracheitis, a viral infection causing problems in birds’ respiratory tracts.
“We have to protect all the birds here,” said Deputy Agriculture Secretary Matthew Meals. “All chickens for exhibit must be from flocks vaccinated against this infection. The vaccine we required is the only acceptable one.”
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" LT-IVAS " vaccine
Infectious Laryngotracheitis Watery, inflamed, swollen eyes, swollen sinuses & wattles, nasal discharge, drop in egg production, coughing (sometimes with a bloody mucus), breathing through mouth with neck extended during inhale and head on breast with exhale, choking, rattling, drop in egg production or soft-shelled eggs. Spreads through flock in 2 to 6 weeks. Birds die or recover within 2 weeks of becoming sick. No effective treatment. Vaccinate to keep disease from spreading. Survivors are immune, but survivors and vaccinated birds are carriers. This is a reportable disease in most states. Once a vaccination program is started, follow-up vaccination is necessary.
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http://en.wikivet.net/Avian_Infectious_Laryngotracheitis
ILT can be effectively controlled by vaccination. Vaccinated and unvaccinated birds should not be mixed due to the possibility of reversion to virulence.
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http://en.engormix.com/MA-poultry-i...ryngotracheitis-ilt-respiratory-t11858/p0.htm
Control focuses on management practices, emphasising strict biosecurity. Due to vaccination potential to cause disease, veterinary supervision is strongly recommended when the decision is made to go this route. Since both natural infection and vaccination have been shown to produce "carrier" birds, it is extremely important that susceptible chicken flocks are not exposed to vaccinated or previously infected chickens. Mixing of birds should only be done when a complete history of the birds is available, and it is absolutely certain that a potential ILT "carrier" is not present. Sanitation procedures, which include disinfection of equipment, boots and clothing and proper disposal of litter and carcasses, are essential components of ILT control.

Best Regards,
Karen

 

[Lacy Blues]

I'm sorry this is off topic but I've tried to find the poster who mentioned the nuclear field of the Navy to me a couple months back? She said her husband was in it and that it was great! I would like to talk to this person a little in private messages as my son has a chance at getting into that field in the Navy. Please send me a PM so I can talk a little bit about it.

 

[mithious]

Last November, I drove over 12 hours, one way, to the Ohio National! And I didn't take any birds (but I brought some home.)

When I first got home, I thought, "That was fun, but I will not likely do it again." Here we are, less than 6 months later, and I am thinking of making that trip again. There is no substitute for seeing live birds that look like they are supposed to look. I was a bit star struck, and overwhelmed. I believe I could get more from my second trip.

There is a big APA ABA sanctioned show in Springfield Mass. in January ( about 2-3 hours from me ). I am going to try to get to it this er next year. You all have me excited. Don't think I will take any birds, but, as you mentioned, might bring some home also, if I can find what I am looking for there

I'm getting more excited and looking for shows online lately to go to closer to me. Seems we do have a sanctioned one right here in NH, although it might be a fair? But as Walt said, better than nothing. I won't be bringing birds home from a fair any time soon though

or EVER but might be nice to see who is local and what they have! MAYBE find a mentor close by???? That would be just awesome

Not getting my hopes up on that one though, seeing where I live and all.

 

[3riverschick]

I'm sorry this is off topic but I've tried to find the poster who mentioned the nuclear field of the Navy to me a couple months back? She said her husband was in it and that it was great! I would like to talk to this person a little in private messages as my son has a chance at getting into that field in the Navy. Please send me a PM so I can talk a little bit about it.

It wasn't me, but my oldest son is an Assistant Navigator on a nuclear sub in the Navy. It's a great life! And huge congrats to your son! His ASVAB must be really high. Nuclear is the top school in the Navy sub service. Is he going to the subs? My son has been all over the world on them. England, Scotland, Hawaii, France, Spain, Middle East. I don't know about other parts of the Navy but in the Sub Service, the things they teach the Nukes are the same talents needed to run the big breweries... who , last I checked...hired the Nukes away at $100,000 a year. Lots of upward mobility in the Navy and again, congrats to your son!
Best,
Karen

 

[Arielle]

Quote: I took my family this year-- as a f amily outing--

I have only been the once and stayed for several hours. Missed Joesephs talk, but got the little tour which was wonderful as the fellow talked about showing and birds in general and highlighted the nankins; met Walt who was gracious enough to spend some of his precious time helping me "see" birds and meet his side kick partner; and son discovered silver phenix's and has ben buggin gme ever since; othe r son fell for the silkies!!

There is another show , the boston show in November in North Oxford, MA with a big turnout though not quite like the NOrtheast congress. A primer for the Jan show.

Bet Joseph could tell us the big shows in the northeast.