My experience dealing with MG (Mycoplasma gallispectum)

[PurpleChicken]

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I have to chime in on this one too and debate your premises.

Culling a flock is in no way like culling humans. Chickens are livestock,
they may be pets but are still livestock. Humans are not. As Speckledhen
said a human does not become a carrier of the flu.

Keeping a flock free from MG is very possible with basic biosecurity
practices. There is maybe a 5% chance of infection by wild birds
or animals. I'll take those odds any day.

As a human I don't "sit in a bubble" nor do I expose myself to AIDS,
Hep, or many of the others.

As with anything in life the is a smart balance.

What anyone decides to do with their flock if they are infected is a personal
decision and I would respect either as long as the infected flocks
are closed.

 

[PurpleChicken]

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YES YOU ARE!

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

Been thinking about you, Southernbelle.

PC, I watched your video and it brought tears to my eyes. Hugs to you as well.

 

[speckledhen]

What anyone decides to do with their flock if they are infected is a personal decision and I would respect either as long as the infected flocks
are closed.

Yes, same here. Southern, I'm sorry for your loss. The bright side is that you can always start again. If I can help you, let me know.​

 

[Judy]

Agree 100% with PurpleChicken, and, of course, certainly feel great sympathy for Southernbelle. Very tough decision. You are actually a bit of a hero here. Well, heroine.

But please, for those who choose to treat respiratory diseases, keep your chickens and eggs on your property. And change clothes and shoes before you go to the feed store.

I bought feed today, then goofed, and went to the coop in the same shoes. I will be worrying about what I might have done for a month, at least.

 

[pamperedpoultry]

Just wanted to add that if you or purple chicken are interested eggs from any of my chickens I would be glad to send you all some eggs.

 

[NotTheMomma]

You remain in my prayers Karen!

And a frizzle EE... oh my!! You've encountered some mighty generous, and caring people through this tragedy. A sign surely of much brighter days ahead!

Enjoy those little fuzzy butts!!

 

[redhen]

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I hope you dont sell your eggs?

 

[jenjscott]

Southernbelle. OK, here is what I don't understand. MG can have vertical transmission, through the egg. So do all these eggs you are receiving come from tested MG clean sources? If not, then you could be bringing MG right back onto your property. Somebody please explain what I don't understand here.

 

[tcltoughmom]

Call your local Dept of Agriculture and have them come and do the test-------most of you would be surprized 9 out of 10 backyard flocks has the mycroplasma-------No Im not going to cull----- and like they said- if its on a bag of feed you can carry it to your house or your birds could be carriers and never got sick-----especially if you bought any eggs on ebay or eggbid.com------it can be genetic-------its like the herpee virus in people-----can come and go---stay away for years----you really dont know whats in your food, milk, they dont tell everything. Teresa in WV