Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[Sally Sunshine]

silky or Wing can u help dolfi out on the diary thread, she is asking about grains she is at market

 

[wingstone]

Quote: so you are saying that this would be next to impossible for me,,,,,I have birds coming in every 2 weeks,,,even though they are seperated from the layer flock I would need to test them and that is not gonna happen for birds that will only be there for 5 to 12 weeks

Hey wing, most people don't adhere to the rules I find!

But as we have seen it CAN bring up big issues and devastate an entire flock and others peoples flocks and once you have a major disease it does effect any future flocks, Nan totally discourages future flocks on the same site depending on the disease/s and how long it can survive the ground, and domain in general. But again, most do not adhere, this why there is so much disease, no one cares its all out for the buck unfortunately.

I will adhere to what I can, if there is a will there is a way to do things right! What better gal to find them lol
this is why I did not follow thru,,,my business is in the meat with high turn over rates,,,would be to hard to keep up with testing and paperwork.....I am thinking about periodic testing just for the sake of knowing.........I went to many classes for info but in the end that route was not for me....

on a side note of that,,, I will have birds tested if someone wants to buy layers and needs to know,,,not sure any paperwork would come with them though

 

[SilkieSensation]

I see all kinds of eggs on that swap that I wouldn't mind,,,I never seem to have anything to offer when they pop up....really hoping the guy with the pheasants makes an appearance when the weather warms....really wish more folks would include pics though...or atleast have pics in their profile

That's part of the reason you have 2 weeks to ship & are allowed weather allowances as long as you keep in contact with the person who claimed your eggs. I try not to have more than 1 order waiting on any certain pen. That way I know my orders won't pile up if something happens.

 

[wingstone]

Wing let me know what prices are for your scovy processed, My dad may be interested in the future, he insists on white scovy but if he cant see the feathers would he know any different!

he would know,,,,,scovies have very little grease when cooked...

 

[SilkieSensation]

 

 

 

Sally, if you're certified to do testing can you test them yourself while they are still in quarantine?

yes I can, but we are told we need to submit forms and get them approved, its a paperwork and hassle with getting Nan to ok it. She has told me more than once it has to be a good reason for it. lol    

so you are saying that this would be next to impossible for me,,,,,I have birds  coming in every 2 weeks,,,even though they are seperated from the layer flock I would need to test them and that is not gonna happen for birds that will only be there for 5 to 12 weeks

Hey wing, most people don't adhere to the rules I find!  

But as we have seen it CAN bring up big issues and devastate an entire flock and others peoples flocks and once you have a major disease it does effect any future flocks, Nan totally discourages future flocks on the same site depending on the disease/s and how long it can survive the ground, and domain in general. But again, most do not adhere, this why there is so much disease, no one cares its all out for the buck unfortunately.  

I will adhere to what I can, if there is a will there is a way to do things right! What better gal to find them lol

this is why I did not follow thru,,,my business is in the meat with high turn over rates,,,would be to hard to keep up with testing and paperwork.....I am thinking about periodic testing just for the sake of knowing.........I went to many classes for info but in the end that route was not for me....

on a side note of that,,, I will have birds tested if someone wants to buy layers and needs to know,,,not sure any paperwork would come with them though

In Ohio, as long as your meaties are separate from the rest of your flock they won't even test them. The theory is that you won't be breeding them & they came from a certified hatchery.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote: so you are saying that this would be next to impossible for me,,,,,I have birds coming in every 2 weeks,,,even though they are seperated from the layer flock I would need to test them and that is not gonna happen for birds that will only be there for 5 to 12 weeks

Hey wing, most people don't adhere to the rules I find!

But as we have seen it CAN bring up big issues and devastate an entire flock and others peoples flocks and once you have a major disease it does effect any future flocks, Nan totally discourages future flocks on the same site depending on the disease/s and how long it can survive the ground, and domain in general. But again, most do not adhere, this why there is so much disease, no one cares its all out for the buck unfortunately.

I will adhere to what I can, if there is a will there is a way to do things right! What better gal to find them lol this is why I did not follow thru,,,my business is in the meat with high turn over rates,,,would be to hard to keep up with testing and paperwork.....I am thinking about periodic testing just for the sake of knowing.........I went to many classes for info but in the end that route was not for me....

on a side note of that,,, I will have birds tested if someone wants to buy layers and needs to know,,,not sure any paperwork would come with them though In Ohio, as long as your meaties are separate from the rest of your flock they won't even test them. The theory is that you won't be breeding them & they came from a certified hatchery.
this is true, I specifically DWELLED on meaties as I am going to order cornish x

 

[wingstone]

you will want to throw things at me when I say this..

but, I to run out of space and often put meaties in with ducks and my brooding pens are all together inside the barn,,,only place I have electric for lights...

I run out of space more often than you would think...

 

[SilkieSensation]

you will want to throw things at me when I say this..

but, I to run out of space and often put meaties in with ducks and my brooding pens are all together inside the barn,,,only place I have electric for lights...

I run out of space more often than you would think...

My meaties all come from a hatchery or a certified flock, so it doesn't hurt to put them in with other tested birds. Our tester just doesn't waste time retesting them when they are headed to the freezer anyway & aren't in the breeding pens.

 

[stake]

All:

Good afternoon:

Found this interesting link......http://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/directory?gclid=CInqrr_5jLwCFacDOgodX0UAPA

Hope everyone is enjoying this fine day....cause its gonna get real cold again.....(I am so tired of thermal underware, hiking boots, ski caps, hunting socks, gloves and schlepping firewood)....


On another note, was at the local HD and they are setting up the seed displays...a sure sign spring is just around the corner.....

 

[bruceh]

if anyone is intersted i have the egg dipping instructtions for chicken eggs. egg dipping eggs will almost garrentee the eggs will be cleaned of mycoplasma.


wingy you good. sally you good.