LOS ANGELES county CA under bird quarantine :(

[Aunt Angus]

I’m just sick about this. There is a flock of juncos that was in my chicken pen all the time last year until I got it full enclosed in hardware cloth. They hadn’t been around in months, but now that spring is upon us, they go in through the gate while the flock is freerangibg. I tell my border collie, “Go get the little birds,” and she enthusiastically chases them out.
I’ve alerted my mountain community (actually, had already brought it to their attention last week before it came up here). I’m going to call my local feedcstore, too. I am worried about wildlife spreading g it, too. This could end up having huge consequences. Where I live, just a few of the local, visible-on-a-regular basis birds we see include pigeons, wind turkeys, hawks, crows, ravens, scrub jays, woodpeckers, lots of finches and other small birds, Canada geese, mallard ducks... the list goes on and on. Mostly concerned about the ducks, turkeys and pigeons... and all the idiots who keep moving their fowl.

My concerns, too. And I see that theGov hasinfo on their site in Spanish, but what about my Hmong, Ukrainian, Russian, Basque, Lithuanian, and Somali neighbors who ALL have birds???

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I plan to bring her some fresh eggs today as she lives 2 blocks from me.

 

[casportpony]

For those making phone calls today, ask them what they are doing about the upcoming exotic bird shows:
http://exoticbirdmart.com/upcoming-shows/

 

[Kiki]

My concerns, too. And I see that theGov hasinfo on their site in Spanish, but what about my Hmong, Ukrainian, Russian, Basque, Lithuanian, and Somali neighbors who ALL have birds???

Google Translate is popular for people who don't read English.

 

[micstrachan]

So I spoke with my friend in the USDA and she said she can’t tell me everything that is going on. She has told me certain details that she said not to reveal. I don’t want her to lose her job. I hope you guys can understand.

Yes, of course we respect her confidentiality. (I am privy to confidential stuff in another fiend and you MUST be able to trust your people.) But once you know something you can share, please do.

Where’s that number from Kathy?

 

[micstrachan]

They are recommending or maybe insisting that no birds free range right now.
I'd follow the orders if I were in Cali.

Thanks, Kiki. Where is that info so I can share it with my local people on a larger scale?

 

[Aunt Angus]

Google Translate is popular for people who don't read English.

Yes, but if they don't know to look for it, they won't. Many are recent refugees and don't have much in the way of tech. I wonder if their news channels are carrying it. Imma mention this when I call the governor's office today.

 

[Kiki]

Yes, of course we respect her confidentiality. (I am privy to confidential stuff in another fiend and you MUST be able to trust your people.) But once you know something you can share, please do.

Where’s that number from Kathy?

True but next time don't tell us you know something but can't tell.
That's not very nice.

 

[Kiki]

Yes, but if they don't know to look for it, they won't. Many are recent refugees and don't have much in the way of tech. I wonder if their news channels are carrying it. Imma mention this when I call the governor's office today.

Good idea.
Is the office open yet?

 

[micstrachan]

Haha! True.