Nearby Chemical Leak

[tripletfeb]

Yep I’m near where the accident occured but I’m not close enough for evacuation. It’s been spread that all we have is an odor though and the air has been tested multiple times, so i think we’ll be okay.

Good to hear!

Is it okay that some air is still flowing through ventilation?

Because of what you said about the air being tested, I think you'll be ok with this. Just keep an eye on your birds

 

[MagistraTn]

This thread gives a comprehensive overview of what’s going on. It’s absolutely horrific!

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1624087503786631168.html

 

[southwestclucker]

This thread gives a comprehensive overview of what’s going on. It’s absolutely horrific!

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1624087503786631168.html

Thank you for posting, I could not find this BYC thread again to do so, been looking for it all morning.

 

[BelovedBirds]

About 15 mins away from where I live, there’s a toxic chemical leak and it could possible get carried through the wind to my area. If this happens, what am I supposed to do for my chickens? Should I keep them in the coop and only allow the vents to bring air through? Should I not worry at all or just monitor them?

That is terrifying. I get that this thread is a few days old- but I would personally bring my birds in. I only have two though, so it's easy. If I had more and had to evacuate, I'd bring as many as realistically possible inside, put the rest in the coops and then leave. Really awful situation, I hope you and your flock are okay now.

 

[kmpcfp]

How are your chickens now? This is a major disaster that is unfortunately being swept under the rug.