Yes he looked so nice.
NY chicken lover!!!!
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TWO Millie Eggs !!
Now if history holds - they will lay steady until fall .... cross fingers !!!
Life on a farm is certainly not for the faint of heart .... ups and downs .... Planning and spontaneous ......
Let's hope this will get Boskilli plenty of fertile eggs hatching out right at chickenstock !
Now if history holds - they will lay steady until fall .... cross fingers !!!
Life on a farm is certainly not for the faint of heart .... ups and downs .... Planning and spontaneous ......
Let's hope this will get Boskilli plenty of fertile eggs hatching out right at chickenstock !
TWO Millie Eggs !!
Now if history holds - they will lay steady until fall .... cross fingers !!!
Life on a farm is certainly not for the faint of heart .... ups and downs .... Planning and spontaneous ......
Let's hope this will get Boskilli plenty of fertile eggs hatching out right at chickenstock !
My fingers are crossed for you
TWO Millie Eggs !!
Now if history holds - they will lay steady until fall .... cross fingers !!!
Life on a farm is certainly not for the faint of heart .... ups and downs .... Planning and spontaneous ......
Let's hope this will get Boskilli plenty of fertile eggs hatching out right at chickenstock !
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ha ha ha ha NOPE ! they must have got tired of me peeking in a few times each day and just decided to get on with it.
I don't want to crack these to see if they are fertile - I just want to get as many as I can in the incubator ! But have to wait until I have a certain amount. Hope tomorrow all 3 hens lay ! Wouldn't that be cool ... but maybe too much to ask since 2 are pullets and just starting - they will probably start and stop for a week or so ....
I don't want to crack these to see if they are fertile - I just want to get as many as I can in the incubator ! But have to wait until I have a certain amount. Hope tomorrow all 3 hens lay ! Wouldn't that be cool ... but maybe too much to ask since 2 are pullets and just starting - they will probably start and stop for a week or so ....
Got this at work today, thought it would be a good reminder for us all:
TO: USDA Employees
Due to the ongoing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and our strong field office presence in rural areas across the country, it is important to understand how we can all help prevent spread of this disease. USDA employees and partners should take precautions regarding any interactions with all aspects of the poultry industry, especially on farms. Some of the things you can do to protect the health of the poultry industry are:
1. Do not go to a poultry farm unless it is absolutely necessary. If a farm visit is required, only one farm should be visited per day. After the visit, wash the vehicle both outside and inside. Clothes should be washed and shoes or boots cleaned and disinfected.
2. Do not go from plant to plant, or feed mill to feed mill, during any one day. Take the same precautions after visiting a plant or feed mill as noted above for visits to farms.
3. Wear plastic slip-on boots in order to help prevent the spread of HPAI.
4. Wear coveralls and foot gear and follow appropriate disposal protocols in order to prevent the spread of HPAI. If the owner cannot provide coveralls, be sure the clothing you wear is freshly washed.
5. When conducting a review or otherwise working at a complex, do not visit another complex in the area.
6. Never walk on to a farm or into a complex without the owner present.
7. If possible, call ahead to set up an appointment so that you can be escorted on and off the premises.
8. Always follow the owner or company’s biosecurity guidance and requirements.
It is our responsibility to be as cautious as possible during these outbreaks. We must show that we understand the need for being responsible for our actions regarding our interactions with the poultry industry. Although USDA may have the authority and the need to visit any complex, plant, feed mill, or farm, we also have a responsibility to ensure that we are helping to prevent spread of this disease.
Thank you very much for all you do for American Agriculture.
Sincerely,
Dr. John R. Clifford
Chief Veterinary Officer
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
TO: USDA Employees
Due to the ongoing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and our strong field office presence in rural areas across the country, it is important to understand how we can all help prevent spread of this disease. USDA employees and partners should take precautions regarding any interactions with all aspects of the poultry industry, especially on farms. Some of the things you can do to protect the health of the poultry industry are:
1. Do not go to a poultry farm unless it is absolutely necessary. If a farm visit is required, only one farm should be visited per day. After the visit, wash the vehicle both outside and inside. Clothes should be washed and shoes or boots cleaned and disinfected.
2. Do not go from plant to plant, or feed mill to feed mill, during any one day. Take the same precautions after visiting a plant or feed mill as noted above for visits to farms.
3. Wear plastic slip-on boots in order to help prevent the spread of HPAI.
4. Wear coveralls and foot gear and follow appropriate disposal protocols in order to prevent the spread of HPAI. If the owner cannot provide coveralls, be sure the clothing you wear is freshly washed.
5. When conducting a review or otherwise working at a complex, do not visit another complex in the area.
6. Never walk on to a farm or into a complex without the owner present.
7. If possible, call ahead to set up an appointment so that you can be escorted on and off the premises.
8. Always follow the owner or company’s biosecurity guidance and requirements.
It is our responsibility to be as cautious as possible during these outbreaks. We must show that we understand the need for being responsible for our actions regarding our interactions with the poultry industry. Although USDA may have the authority and the need to visit any complex, plant, feed mill, or farm, we also have a responsibility to ensure that we are helping to prevent spread of this disease.
Thank you very much for all you do for American Agriculture.
Sincerely,
Dr. John R. Clifford
Chief Veterinary Officer
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
So sorry to hear of the demise of Colo and Dotty. Lap, those bio security measures sound intrusive for you all, hard to get stuff done efficiently. But thanks for doing them!
Lol, good thing the first batch of eggs in there goes into lockdown Tuesday! Sounds like I'll need the space.
Just Euthanized Colo
he was finally showing signs of real distress and both legs were loosing strength.
Used ether to slowly put him to sleep - then used CO2 gas after he eased into sleep. Very hard to do. My sweet boy.
Sorry you had to go thru that. So tough to do, but very compassionate to free him from his suffering.
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Yes - very hard to do as Colo was for sure not only a favorite, but a bit of a pet.
I can dispatch and eat my own birds.... but head chopping and eating were not part of my "contract" with Colo. Hopefully I will have a handful of his grandchicks in a little over a week - will have to wait for them to feather out to know for sure .... Thanks Bakin and Pyxis !
I can dispatch and eat my own birds.... but head chopping and eating were not part of my "contract" with Colo. Hopefully I will have a handful of his grandchicks in a little over a week - will have to wait for them to feather out to know for sure .... Thanks Bakin and Pyxis !
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