"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[LemonMeringue]

http://geauxguard.com/

You may have heard about the helicopter crash. 4 of our Louisiana Guardsman on board as well as 7 Marines. They are still in search and rescue mode. Prayers for them, their families and all involved.

 

[TerriLaChicks]

Alright, y'all. Opinion time. And maybe even a question I've asked before...?

I'm setting eggs Saturday for the Easter hatch along. Of course with all the rain, I'm still getting mucky eggs despite clean boxes, turning the littler every morning, and frequently picking eggs. So... To wash, or not to wash? I understand both sides, benefits of bloom over benefits of washing, etc. I've been scraping them with my fingernails (cringe) and wiping with dry cloths, but it's not helping much.

Actually, I'm considering wiping them off with a little coconut oil to loosen the dirt. Just right before I set them. Any thoughts on that?

I had some dirty ones once & I used a fine grain piece of sandpaper & got as much of the dirt off as I could. I had a good hatch.

Edit to add: I just saw your pic of them. I think they'll be fine. They don't stay pristine clean when the hen does it herself. I'd just get as much off as I could & go with it.

 

[TerriLaChicks]

http://geauxguard.com/

You may have heard about the helicopter crash. 4 of our Louisiana Guardsman on board as well as 7 Marines. They are still in search and rescue mode. Prayers for them, their families and all involved.

I know, that is just heartbreaking. Prayers for all.

 

[campingshaws]

I had some dirty ones once & I used a fine grain piece of sandpaper & got as much of the dirt off as I could. I had a good hatch.

Edit to add: I just saw your pic of them. I think they'll be fine. They don't stay pristine clean when the hen does it herself. I'd just get as much off as I could & go with it.

Thanks! I'm leaning toward that, too.

 

[campingshaws]

I've got a pip! But it looks in the wrong place? Is this a mal positioned chick? Do I need to intervene?

 

[TerriLaChicks]

I've got a pip! But it looks in the wrong place? Is this a mal positioned chick? Do I need to intervene?

no - it should turn itself as things progress. When they're on their sides like that, you see a lot of rocking & rolling around as they zip.

 

[birdman55]

hey everybody...been super busy got a truck load of sand...and have been moving it by the five gallon bucket....not so fun...and heavy...no way to get a borrow in there as its still covered in snow...so im pretty tired from all that....
also found the link to the german shepard police dog thing....if you dont wanna see it dont click it...thanks...warning
http://news.yahoo.com/video/10-old-boy-attacked-police-004048337.html
well the quail eggs came in.....came very nicely packed and the box was damaged but everything was in perfect shape...until my fat fingers tried to pull one out and cracked it myself....so down to 51, chicken egg trays came in...got rid of a pair of the red goldens to a fellow bycer today...very nice lady...see that the male ringneck was extremely aggressive to one of the females and almost killed it....luckily i was there to save it and put the peepers back on the male...not sure if she will make it thru the night shes quite bad...well thats about it...oh yeah...i should be getting npip certified here within the month...and getting some cinnamon goldens here very soon as well....well have a great night

 

[Cody A]

Hey Ya'll

I've had a terrible hatch with them being shrink wrapped. I need some advice from ya'll on what to do. There are two chicks that are basically still in ICU and to make matters worse one has a big eye and the other doesn't open very much. Also It's lower bill is crooked(doesn't line up to fit inside of the top bill). Should I end it now or let it live and see what happens? It may die on it's own but........what should I do. Any advice or opinions would be great. Thank you


Edit: Nevermind. After doing some reading on the forum I think I should go ahead and cull it.

 

[topdog24]

These are the EE/OE eggs I have. I don't known what constitutes excessively dirty.

They dont look too bad

 

[topdog24]

Hot off the presses and directly from the state vet's office:
Fwd: Press Release: Louisiana Takes Precautionary Measures Against Avian influenza-- New Case Confirmed in Arkansas (2)
> From: "Mosgrove, Veronica" <[email protected]>
> Date: March 12, 2015, 5:01:47 PM CDT
> To: LDAFALL <[email protected]>
> Subject: Press Release: Louisiana Takes Precautionary Measures Against Avian influenza-- New Case Confirmed in Arkansas
Louisiana Takes Precautionary Measures Against Avian Influenza
New Case Confirmed in Arkansas
Baton Rouge, La. (March 12, 2015) – Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said, “In an effort to safeguard our commercial producers and backyard poultry enthusiasts, we’ve increased our surveillance of poultry in the state. We are also enforcing all Louisiana Board of Animal Health entry regulations.”
Louisiana is taking precautionary measures following the recent confirmed presence of the highly pathogenic H5N2 avian influenza (AI) in commercial turkey flocks in these six states: Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Washington and most recently Arkansas.
All poultry entering Louisiana from a state affected with AI must meet the following entry requirements:
- No live poultry or poultry products may enter Louisiana from an area designated as a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infected zone until the official quarantine has been released.
- Poultry includes chickens, turkeys, quail, pheasants, peafowl, guineas, chukars and other partridge, grouse, ratites and domestic ducks.
- Poultry products include hatching eggs, chicks, poults, table eggs, litter, and offal, but do not include processed poultry meat for human consumption.
- All poultry entering Louisiana must originate from a National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) AI clean flock or must be tested negative for AI within 7 days of entry (by antibody or antigen capture methodologies recognized by NPIP).
- All poultry shipments into Louisiana must be accompanied by an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) and proof of NPIP certification for Salmonella Pullorum/Typhoid (P/T) clean status with NPIP Form 9-2 or NPIP negative testing within 30 days of entry
- ICVI must state origin of shipment
Late Wednesday, the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission confirmed the infection of H5N2 AI in a commercial turkey flock in northern Arkansas. The flock is currently quarantined. The Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission will follow strict U.S. Department of Agriculture protocols to depopulate the affected flock so that no affected birds will enter the food supply. Additionally, surveillance and testing procedures will be implemented at properties near the affected facility to insure that the virus has not spread. The virus is not known to cause disease in humans.
These virus strains can travel in wild birds without them appearing sick. People should avoid contact with sick/dead poultry or wildlife. If contact occurs, wash your hands with soap and water and change clothing before having any contact with healthy domestic poultry and birds.
All bird owners, whether commercial producers or backyard poultry enthusiasts, should continue to practice good biosecurity, prevent contact between their birds and wild birds, and to report sick birds or unusual bird deaths to state/federal officials, either through your state veterinarian or through USDA’s toll-free number at 1-866-536-7593. Additional information on biosecurity for backyard flocks can be found athealthybirds.aphis.usda.gov