Official BYC Poll: What Are You Doing to Protect Your Flock From Bird Flu (H5N1) Infection?

[ShannonsChimkens]

Nothing.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Just remembering how awful it was with the vND outbreak in Southern California.... *shudder*

 

[Cjsgnn]

Does being in a run help that much if it isn't covered with something solid?

I have my entire run covered with old metal hurricane shutters

 

[chrissynemetz]

There is an outbreak less than 5 miles from me. I would do anything on that list to protect my flock.

 

[rjmyooper]

I'm within close proximity to a medium sized lake, so of course I'm taking all the precautions that are suggested, and I learned more just by reading this poll.
Thanks to BYC for acting in the best interest of Birds and Birders alike.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

I've made a run extension, so I can give my flock more space safely. Their extension is in a place where wild birds don't go and is away from wild bird feeders and wild bird perching areas.
My actual run is covered to stop wild birds pooping in there.

 

[Chickeeaholic]

Maybe steam? You couldn't put a strong chemical down. Maybe big brother has something on their site?

Haha, . I’ve met our AG Commissioner before. He was a Marine and a patriot. Knowing the person he is if the AG site says take bio security steps it’s for a good reason.

 

[Sally PB]

My chickens have never free ranged, due to predators. I made this decision when I got them 2 years ago, and it hasn't changed.

I have a roof over the run, have dedicated "coop shoes," and don't leave food in the run overnight. The run is enclosed with 2x3 wire fence and 1/2" hardware cloth.

We have lots of geese and some cranes in the area and we're on a river, so the threat is out there.

When we go on vacation later this year, I'll supply bootie shoe covers to my chicken sitter.

 

[Silexian]

l already have a lot of these preventative measures in place. Not just because of the current, increased risk avian influenza. I practice them to keep my flocks in good health overall. Like ourselves, having a good diet, staying properly hydrated and having a clean living environment. Goes a long way towards being and staying healthy. With this being the time of year, when many are adding new members to their flocks. It is more important than ever to know your sources of new poultry and to quarantine new birds.

 

[hispoptart]

Colorado has out breaks in wild, commercial and domesticated flocks. I do not have to do much different because when I built my coop, I built it with a covered run and 1/2 HC covering the entire area.