Avian Flu Precautions

[Sydney65]

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...se-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program

 

[Sydney65]

 

[Sydney65]

Thread 'Helpful Avian Flu Factsheet' https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/helpful-avian-flu-factsheet.1508799/

 

[Sydney65]

 

[Sydney65]

Trying to get more specific info about the virus in guineas:

Clinical signs

The clinical signs are very variable and are influenced by factors such as the virulence of the infecting virus, species affected, age, sex, concurrent diseases and environment.

In highly pathogenic avian influenza , the disease appears suddenly in a flock and many birds die either without premonitory signs or with minimal signs of depression, inappetence, ruffled feathers and fever. Other birds show weakness and a staggering gait. Hens may at first lay soft-shelled eggs, but soon stop laying. Sick birds often sit or stand in a semi-comatose state with their heads touching the ground. Combs and wattles are cyanotic and oedematous, and may have petechial or ecchymotic haemorrhages at their tips. Profuse watery diarrhoea is frequently present and birds are excessively thirsty. Respiration may be laboured. Haemorrhages may occur on unfeathered areas of skin. The mortality rate varies from 50 to 100%.

In broilers, the signs of disease are frequently less obvious with severe depression, inappetence, and a marked increase in mortality being the first abnormalities observed. Oedema of the face and neck and neurological signs such as torticollis and ataxia may also be seen. The disease in turkeys is similar to that seen in layers, but it lasts 2 or 3 days longer and is occasionally accompanied by swollen sinuses. In domestic ducks and geese the signs of depression, inappetence, and diarrhea are similar to those in layers, though frequently with swollen sinuses. Younger birds may exhibit neurological signs.
https://www.fao.org/avianflu/en/clinical.html

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[Mixed flock enthusiast]

Avian influenza is one scary disease! Looks like Indiana is turning into a hot spot. I’ve been trying to get hubby to take down feeders, though I haven’t seen cases reported in Oklahoma. Another group I’m on has been discussing whether to keep their guineas locked up for the time being.

https://amp.indystar.com/amp/6802967001

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...e-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai

 

[Sydney65]

Avian influenza is one scary disease! Looks like Indiana is turning into a hot spot. I’ve been trying to get hubby to take down feeders, though I haven’t seen cases reported in Oklahoma. Another group I’m on has been discussing whether to keep their guineas locked up for the time being.

https://amp.indystar.com/amp/6802967001

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...e-information/avian/avian-influenza/2022-hpai

Yes, all of those farms are about 2 hrs from here. Earlier in the winter the tiny birds were slipping into the coop at night via the vents. They aren't now but I need to screen those vents.
Now they sleep on the beams of the roof over the porch, so I need to bleach the porch & consider spikes, I guess.
We didn't put the feeders back out - we still wear masks, too. That really hasn't stopped them from coming. There were 3 jays and a cardinal out back the other day.
I haven't been leaving them lose since the tree episode, waiting for the snow to clear out. Unfortunately the vax they have is ineffective against this strain, and the reading made it unclear whether we're allowed to have it for them or not. It's not allowed in Oz at all, and it doesn't sound like much is manufactured. Not sure what the point of producing it at all is, in that case.
I think it strengthens my case to enclose them and the garden (since I have to move everything anyway). It wouldn't be fair to coop them endlessly. I've even taken Numi out for brief periods so he can exercise his wings. He can in the playpen, but not like outside.
Which group are you in? I finally caved and returned to the belly of the beast out of boredom furing the snow. Lol

 

[NaperLix]

Bleach and water sprayed everywhere in run,hour before going out.big orchard sprayer.Coops are always bleached in morning cleaning anyway.
Shortening run,nets are up to keep birds out. No roof ,but several large umbrellas.
If it comes too close to my area ,they will not come out at all.
I feel for the poor flock owners effected,that the hens are family pets,like mine.
Its heartbreaking.