Oregon Spring Poultry Swap May 5, 2012 in Canby!!!

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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If we start inspecting birds as they come in, that makes us even more responsible though....


eta: had the crusty nostril birds been pointed out, we could have had the seller remove their birds....

 

[moodlymoo]

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If we start inspecting birds as they come in, that makes us even more responsible though....


eta: had the crusty nostril birds been pointed out, we could have had the seller remove their birds....

Good point on the inspecting birds. I do however think the bill of sale thing is a good idea

 

[Sumatra503]

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If we start inspecting birds as they come in, that makes us even more responsible though....


eta: had the crusty nostril birds been pointed out, we could have had the seller remove their birds....

They don't inspect birds as they come into poultry shows most times. They just remove any birds that look sick throughout the show.

Plus it is an outdoor setting where everyone is spread out a bit.

To inspect the birds as they came in would be a very difficult thing to do given the number of birds that will be arriving. I've been to 4-H shows where they inspect birds and it can take hours depending on the number of birds coming through.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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If we start inspecting birds as they come in, that makes us even more responsible though....


eta: had the crusty nostril birds been pointed out, we could have had the seller remove their birds....

They don't inspect birds as they come into poultry shows most times. They just remove any birds that look sick throughout the show.

Plus it is an outdoor setting where everyone is spread out a bit.

To inspect the birds as they came in would be a very difficult thing to do given the number of birds that will be arriving. I've been to 4-H shows where they inspect birds and it can take hours depending on the number of birds coming through.

Yeah, the spring swap will be outdoor, but the fall one was indoors and everyone was pretty squished together...

 

[ZooMummzy]

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They don't inspect birds as they come into poultry shows most times. They just remove any birds that look sick throughout the show.

Plus it is an outdoor setting where everyone is spread out a bit.

To inspect the birds as they came in would be a very difficult thing to do given the number of birds that will be arriving. I've been to 4-H shows where they inspect birds and it can take hours depending on the number of birds coming through.

Yeah, the spring swap will be outdoor, but the fall one was indoors and everyone was pretty squished together...

I don't think inspecting the birds is the answer, but I do think I'm going to add some guidelines as to the condition and care of the birds while there. I "assumed" I wouldn't need to do such things, but I think in the interest of everyone, I do and will. The spring one is different and yes we do spread out but I think everyone still needs to be careful about inspecting their own birds and making sure only healthy birds come. It really is in the best interest of everyone and all our future swaps.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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Yeah, the spring swap will be outdoor, but the fall one was indoors and everyone was pretty squished together...

I don't think inspecting the birds is the answer, but I do think I'm going to add some guidelines as to the condition and care of the birds while there. I "assumed" I wouldn't need to do such things, but I think in the interest of everyone, I do and will. The spring one is different and yes we do spread out but I think everyone still needs to be careful about inspecting their own birds and making sure only healthy birds come. It really is in the best interest of everyone and all our future swaps.

Well said.

 

[ZooMummzy]

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I don't think inspecting the birds is the answer, but I do think I'm going to add some guidelines as to the condition and care of the birds while there. I "assumed" I wouldn't need to do such things, but I think in the interest of everyone, I do and will. The spring one is different and yes we do spread out but I think everyone still needs to be careful about inspecting their own birds and making sure only healthy birds come. It really is in the best interest of everyone and all our future swaps.

Well said.

Thank you!

 

[ZooMummzy]

I do want to add though, and it has been said, it really is a buyer beware type situation. Learn to inspect birds before you buy them and/or know the breeder. Sometimes the latter isn't always possible but knowing what to look for is a good start to getting healthy birds as well as quarantining. Even with that said, sometimes you just can't tell that a bird might have something. They are masters at hiding certain illnesses and we really can't fault the people bringing them. They didn't know - it happens unfortunately.

I think it was said, if you are at our swaps and you notice a situation that needs addressing, please please please tell us!

 

[feathers4fun]

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And yet again, well said!! I totally agree!

 

[Newwell]

I can hardly wait until the Spring Swap. Yes, I'm officially addicted to chickens

Is there a date set yet???
Thanks