Michigan

[Hillbilly Hen]

I think everyone is worrying unnecessarily about testing and the possibility of buying a sick bird. If a bird looks sick don't buy it. Then when you do bring new birds in don't introduce them into your flock until after a minimum of a two weeks. I don't have my birds tested and don't intend to. No testing will take the place of practicing good bio-security.

I personally would never spend money at a vet training to save a bird that can be replaced for $3.

I agree.

 

[1muttsfan]

What Opa said.

21 chicks out with pips and zips all over

 

[chicken grandma]

I think everyone is worrying unnecessarily about testing and the possibility of buying a sick bird. If a bird looks sick don't buy it.
I personally would never spend money at a vet training to save a bird that can be replaced for $3.

You don't just lose a bird with MG. You lose the whole flock. And carriers don't have symptoms.

 

[taprock]

Here's some chicks at two weeks old.

A couple un named Sizzles.


Showgirls, Terry for Terradactyl and Buzz 'cuz he has a helmet.


My son's cochin's Stevie and Sparrow.


Can anyone tell girls or boys at this point with these breeds? I can't and figured I'd wait and see.

I am very confused by many of my chicks that I ended up with only one of each breed. I have no comparison for looking at the combs. One Maran who is two months old I thought was a roo, now I'm not sure because the Maran who is a month old has a bigger comb than the two month old. I guess I go with what you always say Opa - wait for a crow or an egg.

Any more chicks hatching tonight?

 

[DaughterOfEve]

Heading north to Cadillac sat. For a bridal shower and Easter dinner sun.

 

[Stacykins]

Please send my luck my way if ya'll have any to spare. I have two pekin drakes, in a dog crate in the coop with just water. They'll be going to freezer camp tomorrow morning. I plan to use paraffin wax to help remove stubborn down. And oh man, at eight weeks old, they are HEAVY! I can't wait to see what their dressed weight is after it is all said and done. I have six drakes total I need to do, but the rest will be done next weekend when I have some help.

 

[babigyrl22]

I have 12 in the temp brooder. I have one zipping right now and should be out soon!

I'll try to get pictures of them all fluffy tomorrow.

 

[Olive Hill]

You don't just lose a bird with MG. You lose the whole flock. And carriers don't have symptoms.

I believe Opa's point is that there's more than one way to skin a cat, or in this case, treat a bird and the vet isn't needed for a quick and efficient death.

 

[RIRJen]

You don't just lose a bird with MG. You lose the whole flock. And carriers don't have symptoms.

If it's something that really worries you then have a closed flock. Don't buy any birds, hatch your own. Don't let anyone near your birds (who knows whats on thier shoes) and don't take your birds to any shows/swaps.

Stuff happens and sometimes you have to rebuild what you worked so hard on. I take a chance every time I bring a new rabbit into my barn and if something is sick it gets culled. It's not worth risking my whole herd to save 1 animal. The only way to lessen the chance of illness is to close off your flock, but there's no 100% that it would stop something from happening.

 

[eeyore75]

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Yea; we plan on it. I think we are bringing a duck or two and a goose to show. We could bring the duccles there if you want.

That would be awesome! I'll find out from mom how many for sure she wants...... and if she wants fuzzy or feathered (I'm thinking feathered out if you have some then still)