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[Chickielady]

So heard this morning that there at least one case of backyard flocks with AI in Roy, WA.
This is getting scarey!
I've got my birds in small pens off each coop but starting tomorrow, I'm locking them inside.
We don't walk inside except one coop to get eggs & fill feeder.
Ill put another spray bottle on that coops door handle.
Stay safe !

 

[speedy2020]

Hi,
I am looking for a Bresse, White rock, or Cornish cockerel/rooster. Does anyone has 1 or 2 to give away? I live south of King County.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hey. Nope mine are Blue marans cross EE

 

[Chickielady]

Hi,
I am looking for a Bresse, White rock, or Cornish cockerel/rooster. Does anyone has 1 or 2 to give away? I live south of King County.

I have RIR x White Laced Red Cornish babies right now 2 weeks old. No doubt half will be cockerels. If you're interested in these, let me know. They should be what we know as "Red Rangers."

 

[Chickielady]

This from Pac County administration-

Information on Avian Influenza​

Pacific County has received a number of questions concerning Avian Influenza. The goal of this release is to shed some light on “best practices” and provide clarity on exactly what can and what cannot be done to address some specific concerns people have raised.

While this is great information on “best practices” none of this is mandated by law. The Pacific County Health and Human Services Department, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency, the WSU Extension Office, are all working together to coordinate the local response to Avian Influenza. The “Authorities Having Jurisdiction” over this event are the Washington State Department of Health and Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Some recommended measures to help protect your flock include:

• Keep Germs Away disinfect shoes, clothes, hands, egg trays or flats, crates, vehicles, and tires. Avoid exposing cleaned and disinfected equipment and tools to wild birds. Wash hands and scrub boots before and after entering a poultry area. Wear disposable boot covers and coveralls if possible. Isolate any birds returning from shows for 30 days to observe for signs of illness before placing them with the rest of your flock.
• Buy birds from reputable sources so you know you are getting healthy birds.
• Limit Visitors restrict traffic onto and off of your property. Prevent visitors from having contact with your flock, and avoid visits to other poultry farms or with bird owners. If you or others must visit (such as service providers), make sure to wash hands and scrub boots before entering the bird area. Use and offer disposable boot covers and coveralls whenever you can.
• Avoid Wild Birds and Pests keep wild birds and rodents out of poultry houses and coops. Don’t let your poultry have contact with migratory waterfowl or other wild birds. These birds can introduce germs and diseases to your flock.
• Secure feed bins and water to prevent wildlife contamination.
• Have a Plan If you own a commercial farm, you should have a site-specific biosecurity plan in place. Make sure that anyone who enters the poultry area or has contact with your birds knows and follows your biosecurity rules. For backyard bird owners and hobbyists, we encourage you to have a written biosecurity plan, too. It’s one of the best ways you can defend your birds from disease.

Additional information about Avian Influenza can be found here:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/bro-protect-poultry-from-ai.pdf

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have boots just for the birds dhort and long rubber ones.
Spray bottle of bleach all three coops. Ramik in the Small coop no birds there to rid rodents.

 

[Chickielady]

Update, social media chats are saying 3 backyard flocks in Roy. One is confirmed, 2 are waiting for confirmation, birds dropping dead. So scarey & sad !
Im locking mine indoors starting tomorrow.

 

[Hinotori]

Im refilling the bird feeders on the opposite side of the property. It keeps the wild birds away from the chickens. We always have birds because of the pond and all the natural foods around here.

 

[Chickielady]

Im refilling the bird feeders on the opposite side of the property. It keeps the wild birds away from the chickens. We always have birds because of the pond and all the natural foods around here.

Good idea !

 

[Hinotori]

Good idea !

I have watched red-winged blackbirds crawl under the side tarps to get in. That's when I first put up the feeders over by the driveway. Works great as a lure. Birdseed and thistle feeders. Fill every 2 weeks usually because the blackbirds are messy and I expect them to clean up the ground. I'll be doing it every week for a while.

I have 1/4 inch hardware cloth on the bottom 3 feet now. I'm thinking some deer net ziptied to the top of the kennels would be good as well. Or even some small hole chickenwire. If I find hardware cloth on sale again I'd use it.