Southern NY, Dutchess county and below

[ChickenAl]

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I stopped feeding the birds this year because of the chickens and all that biosecurity stuff. The crows would hang in the trees and swarm our feeders too. Wish the property was big enough to grow a stand of corn to keep them around and happy.

 

[newchick13]

Al, I didn't think of that biosecurity stuff. Is there something that the little birdies in the hood can give my chickens? I might forego the bird feeding this winter as well....I'd hate to get my girls sick just because I like to watch the little peeps have some goodies.

 

[stoopid]

I had a guinea come up with some strange disease. The vet said it was Paramixer, or something like that.
Says it was probably from a pigeon. Had to put her down and was advised not to bury her in my yard, that it lives in the soil.
I don't know if it was a money maker for the vet, or...?
Only happened once.

 

[ChickenAl]

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Mites are a favorite that get passed on by local birds. Chickens are susceptible to a lot from birds that just fly over and drop parasites and poop diseases. I am just trying to limit their exposure.

 

[ChickenAl]

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I've read that any chicken that dies should either be burned or buried at least three feet below the ground level. Biosecurity is something that we usually don't think about.

Roberta, do you take special precautions after returning from a show? I do know, that, and visiting other coops can spread disease.

Just another thing along with chicken math to worry about. Sheesh...

 

[stoopid]

I have only showed one boy for the past year. I got myself all worked up after the fair last month, and sprayed everyone down with Oxine when we got home. That was 21 birds. Of course, there was a rescue involved, a "hen" was found running down the street in Brooklyn. Of course, it's a roo, kept him in quarantine in the bathtub in the house.
I just recently noticed what appeared to be a little pimple on his lower eyelid. I have tried to put him outside during the day, but since he hasn't been around other chickens, he winds up getting in a fight with everyone else.
Was checking out the condition of the birds for the next show in 2 weeks, and it looks like there is a mild case of fowl pox going thru the bunch. I don't know if it is from Brooklyn (his name, now) or if it is just something going around, as it is common enough.
And my best girl has some welts on her comb. I hope she doesn't get DQed for it, I've never had this come up...

 

[stoopid]

What is strange is I am not a big fan of using chemicals, or wormers, just to keep it on a schedule.
In fact, I have never had to worm my birds, and only once I had a small bout of lice. I know someone will scold me for not worming, but if I don't see a problem, I'd rather not dose them. I've had chickens for 10 years.
Ok, once in a while one will drop dead, but it never happens often enough to worry about it, and I do autopsy them if I think it is an issue, but have only found egg binding/ cancer/ liver issues, nothing to do with parasites, or poor care.
I do live in an area where there are ALOT of deer, wild turkey, guineas.
And, I also breed parrots. I have a bird room in the house, that constantly freaks me out about cross-contamination.
So far, I have been ok. It's one thing killing a $2. chicken, but a $1500. parrot is a different story. I have been very lucky, hopefully due to my sanitation habits. Knock on wood!
I do keep chickens in the bird room, and on occasion, will snuggle both parrots and chickens while watching tv.
Maybe just lucky. So far....

 

[magsrags]

I stopped feeding the wid birds because they just overwhelm the yard and runs otherwise.
Wild bird droppings cause cocci to chickens exposed so have some meds ready just in case. BYC has plenty pf suggestions on it foor specific brands etc.

My Medicine kit I keep handy includes:

Vet RX ready for the sniffles and sneezings. After shpows pr expopsure tpo a questionable germ. cheep enough and well worth having on hand for a number of reasons.
Blue-kote spray.....for boo-boos that bleed to clean/protect a chicky from being pecked to death by their roomies when they see the color red. they are carnivorous and have no boundries.

Diatemacous earth for a zillion reasons. I swear by the stuff. But the bioggest bag you can fimd as it lasts forever and the imvestment is good.
Dries up damp poo/kills bugs/mites/odors and other internal/external parasites. I sprinkle on food....in coop shavings and rub onto roosts and walls.... and on the run dirt as needed.

Triple Antibiotic creams bacitracin for cuts. Don't use near the eyes.
Saline solution to wash out eyes.
Peroxide and Bandages.
Antibiotic solutions for their water for bacterial infections.....colds....coughs and more.

If you have it on hand you won't ever regret it and will thank yourself rather than panick, not knowing what to do or where to go in an emergency. All available on line in many of the livestock/poultry stores.

It never ends. Just have it all on hand or else I promise you.....you suffer mentally and they will physically. ugh............

 

[stoopid]

I just recently bought a pretty pink box to put all my birdie meds in. Now they are all in one place, so I don't have to look all over!

 

[magsrags]

Ive a African Grey and after 5 years no problem with chickens. But I am extremely carfull about keeping it clean so................

I've never wormed and see no signs in my birds of ever having them either. 5 years no so hope I dont have troubles in the area as well. Keeping a small flock is helpfull I am betting.


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