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[Poco Pollo]

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coral- what is an access cab- mentioned it to dave and he wants to come too.... then i had a novel thought- i can buys chicks from the feedstore and have fun with them and then sell them at poops....hmmmmmm

This is an access cab. Victoria fits well, but she's 12. There are seatbelts and cup holders. It's not first class seating, but it's adequate. I'd be happy to drive the 4 of us to Fletcher. Let me know what you think.

 

[artsyrobin]

thaks coral- awesome!

 

[MMPoultryFarms]

So I been doing alot of research on disease and disease preventions and bio security measures as of late. In my research I found an article by DR.Jones it states ""Mycoplasma is present in 75% - 89% of ALL flocks, both commercial and private according to Dr. Scott Jones at the Baron Diagnostic Lab in Wisconsin. If this is true and is the case in common flocks then How does a Flock owner prevent this from happening to them. It says if you take all the preventative measures you can still have this in your flocks. Some people never realize they have it as it takes stress to trigger it. So if studys have proven that 75%-89% of all flocks have this. and it can be transmitted by a bird simply flying by and pooping in the chicken yard. or a mouse scampering in from the pasture to grab a quick easy bite. and Treatment for prevention is limited is there really a substantial way to be that 11% who is clean to me 11% of the world population is by far a long shot.
I am very curious as to input Seeing as I do take some pretty serious precations on my farm to prevent bad health in my flocks to include Bootbaths before entering building I now require Slip on plastic sterile booties to be worn and Placed in the burn pit after use. I Do scheduled health prevention policy rules every 3-4 months. and I bleach all waterers and feeders every other Sunday with a 10% bleach solution. I Cull any birds that even hint to show signs of weakness or lack of proper meat to feed conversions. and have eliminated broiler birds from my farm as there 90% carriers of this situation. I use Roccal - D Plus http://www.revivalanimal.com/store/p/2491-Roccal-D-Plus.aspx which is very expensive. We even load up the 25 gallon sprayer and spray the whole 5 acres every 6 months. So my question is simply if I do all that and its still not enough then what else can I do as a preventative measure.
I do not have this problem that I know of as of yet. I did send some birds in for testing Just to verify my standings I do try to get birds tested quarter annually. Since I had a big scare at the beginning of my poultry farm that ended being nothing at all. I welcome all inputon this matter if anyone has any to add.

 

[chickensandmore]

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It does seem to me that you take many precautions, but it's like the common cold,some people take all the shots and vitamins
Wear a mask and still get sick, I on the other hand do nothing can go into any crowd anywhere and never get sick, I have been like that my whole life I have maybe been sick 10 times in 60 years.
I do have other things wrong with me but I do not worry about colds..just saying

Don

 

[Teach97]

City is coming to see me

...now what do I NEED!

 

[Kassaundra]

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Is this for just a personal home flock, or do you do something on a commercial scale?

 

[Sooner]

The sun is shinning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[chickensandmore]

:OEG bantam chicks - $2 (ft smith) pic

Found on CL




Don

 

[mg]

Anyone needing some Standard Dark Cornish or buff brahmas bantam pullets?

 

[Poco Pollo]

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It's a 3 hour drive, so I will pack plenty of snacks. I have not picked a hotel yet. There is one hotel/motel in Fletcher, but I've never stayed there. I unerstand there are a few close by. If you have a preference, let me know. You can send me a PM closer to POOPS and let me know what kind of space you need for cages and other things. I'm planning to take some birds for the benefit auction and some as pre-sales or pending sales. I want to be sure my birds are headed to a new home instead of just taking a long round trip.

I'll plan to pick you guys up Saturday morning at 6:00. That should put us in Fletcher around 9:00. You can PM directions when we get closer to POOPS. This is going to be so much fun! I know Victoria will have a blast. She loves visiting.