Mass Sudden Death!!

[jermoatc]

I'm sorry for asking... but did the normally sleep in that corner?

No. They did not. I think they were trying to escape the gnats. Probably compounded the problem.

 

[jermoatc]

Mine costed 50$ and the peace of mind is worth it everyday. The 80$ rate i think would be if multiple birds, one should be in the ball park of what i pd.



Im sorry for your losses. Your the only one ive met whos lost nearly as many as i did. Your doing the right thing spraying the chemical, i understand your misgivings but ive sprayed 9 times in a month and a half with no ill effects. I put 5 quail eggs in my tuna for lunch. I have 2 outdoor cats was careful not to spray them directly but thats all. I saturated the ground of my place both neighboring places the pasture behind my house and the yards across the st before we got Any relief. Still couldnt bring my young children outside to play for a month and if i slip in treating the bugs are right there waiting for their chance to blow up again.

I’m sorry for your loss too. How many did you lose? It was just horrific. Walking in to feed Sunday morning and seeing all those carcasses. My heart just sank. Those were all of my Kids’ 4h Project birds and the Chanteclers were going to be the foundation stock for beginning a breeding program. Hundreds of dollars in birds and feed down the toilet.

 

[mixedUPturk]

I’m sorry for your loss too. How many did you lose? It was just horrific. Walking in to feed Sunday morning and seeing all those carcasses. My heart just sank. Those were all of my Kids’ 4h Project birds and the Chanteclers were going to be the foundation stock for beginning a breeding program. Hundreds of dollars in birds and feed down the toilet.

Thank you. I lost 41 quail and only one chicken, a frizzled cochin hen. I had held onto her throughout even my mass sell off during my pregnancy only kept her and her "sister." The quail were top of the line birds just 10 wks old as i restarted in poultry building breeding programs here too i had bought all high quality birds. So i feel your pain on that level, then the cochin whom i loved so much... smh. The feed is only one cry. I fear i wouldve lost more large fowl but the quail were most highly susceptible and acted as an indicator. I too feel for you staring at mass death, everytime i walked outside there would be 6 more down, a few hrs ago they were okay now theyre lethargic and passed on within only a few more hours. It last 4 days. I was able to save the cochins sister from the brink and i saved one quail from what was left after some culls out of the clutch of 42 that i hatched.

On that note you might give out some extra nutrients and vitamins to your survivors? I gave those two scrambled eggs while the toxemia worked its way through their systems they had no appetite for feed but would accept the treat.

You might use a dryer sheet to rub on yourself to keep the bugs off You (or other people) while you do your chores. I havent tested that yet but ive read it works. Avon Skin So Soft is another recommendation i recieved.

Im sure you've received so much information on here its kind of overload sorry to be adding to it.

I know three people in person who have these losses in my area, if there friends you have in poultry in yours, you might shout to them.

 

[mixedUPturk]

Fans also go a long way to creature comfort, easier to put up than screen.