Starting over with chickens

[Chickmom240409]

We recently had the unfortunate experience with MS in our flock of chickens, most likely came from welp hatchery. We have culled and sent some of our flock to be with personal households. But we are getting ready to start over now with new chickens. Hoping to start breeding and selling chick' as a NPIP seller. Wish me luck.

 

[sylviethecochin]

Luck.

Welcome to BYC! What breed are you planning to raise, may I ask?

 

[AllenK RGV]

MS is that something like Maerks? or Multiple Sclorosis? I am a bit confused by the acronym.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Glad you're here !

A must have for your poultry is a FIRST AID KIT for any issues that would arise. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/suggestions-for-a-first-aid-kit.1150128/)
It's definitely better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it.

Also, make sure your coop(s) have a proper amount of VENTILATION. (https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/) Your chickens will absolutely thank you for it!

 

[Chickmom240409]

Luck.

Welcome to BYC! What breed are you planning to raise, may I ask?

We are planning on raising blrw, bilefelders, and I have not decided on the other breed. We will also have a personal flock just for me to have all my favorites

 

[Chickmom240409]

MS is that something like Maerks? or Multiple Sclorosis? I am a bit confused by the acronym.

MS is mycoplasma synoviae, it is a bacterium that chickens can get. After they have it they live with it forever and pass this bacterium on to their young as well through the eggs. That is why I had to start over. This bacterium comes in three different types and all are recommended to be depolpulated. It can occur in young chick' but also affect adults. The bacterium itself can be treated with antibiotics however it will still never go away. Also the bacterium does not kill the chicken itself but when combined with something else it can be fatal. I lost several laying pullets because of a combo with coccidia. Sorry for the long explanation

 

[AllenK RGV]

MS is mycoplasma synoviae, it is a bacterium that chickens can get. After they have it they live with it forever and pass this bacterium on to their young as well through the eggs. That is why I had to start over. This bacterium comes in three different types and all are recommended to be depolpulated. It can occur in young chick' but also affect adults. The bacterium itself can be treated with antibiotics however it will still never go away. Also the bacterium does not kill the chicken itself but when combined with something else it can be fatal. I lost several laying pullets because of a combo with coccidia. Sorry for the long explanation

Thank you for the education!

 

[drumstick diva]

So sorry is there a way you can protect any new birds from getting this?

 

[Hope Hughes]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!!
So glad to have you here!!
Thanks for sharing your story!!
You have come to the right place.
There are many people on here that are ready to help in anyway they can!
The learning center also has alot of great information on it as well!
Enjoy!​

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Chickmom240409 Welcome and Good Luck!



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