We are Dave and Laura and live in the Riverside area of California. We are just finishing our coop and hope to get a dozen or so chicks next week. We have been researching breeds and are looking for egg layers.
I do have one question though. Since we are breeders of Australian Shepherds, we have a big problem with people who go from one breeder to another due to the possible transmission of Parvo that could result in the deaths of all of our puppies. Do breeders of chickens have the same type of concerns? We would like to visit various breeders in the same day, but we will not do this if there is any possibility of bringing diseases with us that may harm their stock.
Any and all advise is very welcome.
I do have one question though. Since we are breeders of Australian Shepherds, we have a big problem with people who go from one breeder to another due to the possible transmission of Parvo that could result in the deaths of all of our puppies. Do breeders of chickens have the same type of concerns? We would like to visit various breeders in the same day, but we will not do this if there is any possibility of bringing diseases with us that may harm their stock.
Any and all advise is very welcome.