Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[mindylee]

2 TSC's and a family farm and home on that wild goose chase.  Should have just ordered some online.  40 bucks just to ship the stuff.  

Sorry.
If I saw this before now. I could have told ya they dont sell vaccinations for birds.

 

[Peep-Chicken]

@birdman55
Idk why, but I can't find anything about this event on line! It's on V.D. (or Cedar Rd) right? This Saturday right? What time & how much ??

Are you talking about the poultry swap? http://www.poultryshowcentral.com/Michigan_Swap.html

I can't go, I'll be in DC. I always miss these!

 

[birdman55]

imlay city...
http://www.mbgba.com/upcoming_events

 

[JackieandChicks]

Townline does...

Family Farm had some from Townline too

 

[Folly's place]

Birdman, Jeffers has Marek's vaccine. I've never ordered it, so don't have their website. Today 'chicken math' hit again; six EEs from Soldans, Okemos, from Townline. Only two chicks hatched from my green eggs, so what are the odds they are both cockrels? MUST have some green eggs! That's only 29 chicks in the brooder, so no problem, right? Mary

 

[dportfamfarm]

Is there any chick or duck breeders near the saginaw area that will have some fuzzballs ready for a home around the fall or late summer???

Hoping to be ready by then, not crazy about ordering online.

Stupid allergies and physical therapy. Im ready for 70* weather!

 

[gaitngirl]

Dport - are you looking for a specific breed (s)? I may have some. I have several teachers in the area hatching eggs in the classrooms that will be returning chicks to me after the hatch and some social time before the end of the school year. I may also have a few ducks. I have an Indian Runner on eggs now (a few may be pure Runner or pure Rouen, most will be crosses) and a Muscovy that just went broody 2 days ago . . .

 

[FawniesFleet]

Do u peeps know when 2015 chicken stock is?

 

[Trefoil]

Is there any chick or duck breeders near the saginaw area that will have some fuzzballs ready for a home around the fall or late summer???

Hoping to be ready by then, not crazy about ordering online.

Stupid allergies and physical therapy. Im ready for 70* weather!

I probably will be hatching something by then. Ask again around the time (or 28days before) you want them. I'm sure someone will have them

I came across this info on AI
Avian Influenza Update and FAQ
Published on: 3/25/2015
Author/s : Brian Fairchild and Brian Jordan (University of Georgia)



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With the recent detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI) in commercial turkey flocks in several states, this newsletter is being provided to answer questions regarding this disease. Since December 2014 there have been reports of Avian Influenza in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas and most recently Kansas.

The virus was first detected in wildlife and backyard flocks. Thus far it has been diagnosed in turkey flocks in CA, MN, MO, and AR. This disease is easily passed among birds but it does not easily pass to humans. It is also important to remember that humans will not contract avian influenza through consumption of properly prepared poultry meat and eggs. The information below is provided for use when discussing the AI. It is important to emphasize that no AI has been detected in Georgia as of this date.

What is Avian Influenza (AI)?

AI is a highly contagious viral disease of birds. Its reservoir is wild birds, especially waterfowl. In many cases water fowl are simply carriers of the AI virus and they are not adversely affected. There are AI viruses of low pathogenicity (LPAI - causes mild disease), and other of high pathogenicity (HPAI - causes severe disease and death). Under the right circumstances, LPAI can mutate into HPAI. Avian influenza in any of its forms is bad news. It can make domesticated birds such as chickens and turkeys very sick and may cause high mortality.

Can humans contract Avian Influenza?

The risk of contracting avian influenza from birds is extremely low. AI viruses do not usually infect humans. Rare cases of avian influenza infection in humans have resulted from very close physical contact with infected live birds or surfaces contaminated with secretion/excretions from infected birds.

Can I contract Avian Influenza from eating poultry or eggs?

No. You cannot get avian influenza from poultry and eggs that have been properly cooked. Scientific evidence has clearly proven that the process of cooking poultry meat and eggs destroys the AI virus.

What can be done to prevent infection in my flock?

All commercial poultry flocks in Georgia are monitored for AI prior to being transported. If positive, they would not enter the food chain.

One of the most important things is to utilize good biosecurity on your property/farm.

1) Restrict access to your property/farm and flock.
2) Wash and clean clothes, shoes, equipment and hands routinely when working with your flocks.
3) Do not risk disease coming on your property/farm. Do not visit other poultry flocks. Do not share equipment between farms.
4) Do not allow wild waterfowl to have contact with your birds. Do not let wild waterfowl reside on nearby ponds. Do not water your poultry from open water sources. Do not come back to your flock after duck hunting without proper biosecurity precautions.
5) Know the symptoms of Avian Influenza.

• Sudden increase in bird mortality
• Nasal discharge
• Watery and/or green diarrhea
• Lack of energy
• Swelling around the eyes, neck and head
• Purple discoloration of wattles, combs and legs
• Paralysis in Turkeys
• Twisting of the head/neck down under the body in Turkeys

This article was originally published at UGA Cooperative Extension Poultry Housing Tips Vol. 27 no. 1, March 2015. Engormix.com thanks the authors for this contribution.

Author/s

Dr. Brian D. Fairchild
Dr. Brian Fairchild is Professor/Extension Poultry Scientist at the University of Georgia, United States. His Research Interests are: Broiler management including air quality, energy conservation, lighting programs and water consumption & quality. Last awards he received were: Henry L. Marks Award for Commitment to Excellence in Teaching, 2009, University of Georgia Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advising Award, 2010 and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Academic Advising Award, 2010

Dr. Brian Jordan
He received his Ph.D. in 2012 from The University of Georgia. His doctoral dissertation focused on developing molecular biological tools for producing transgenic chickens, including avian stem cell characterization. Following his Ph.D., he served as an Assistant Research Scientist at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center researching the avian Coronavirus infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). Currently, he is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Population Health and Poultry Science at The University of Georgia, focusing on poultry health and production

 

[Trefoil]

After reading the above and other posts on AI, the only things I can see to protect our flocks is to take reasonable precautions and keep our flocks as healthy and stress free as possible.