Leanne Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 a report in the Times tells of an outbreak of this very serious disease. can someone please confirm that omlet chickens are vacinnated against this disease. I know they state they are vbacinnated but it would be nice to know specifically what they have been protected against. many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I've e-mailed Omlet to ask this Leanne. There's no one there at the moment as I tried phoning too as I think it's an important fact to clarify. I'll post straight away if I hear anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Anyone interested in reading up on Newcastle Disease, particularly signs and symptoms to be aware of, click here to view the DEFRA infectious diseases page on the subject. Please don't panic - the chances of anyone's hens contracting this disease are incredibly rare but some knowledge could be useful. The outbreak near Guildford has affected pheasants and no chickens have been infected so far. Hopefully none will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahm Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I heard this on the news too, and wondered about our chickens... I found this site had use info about Newcastle and other stuff: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/poultry/disviral.htm Hopefully nothing to worry about, but i'd like to know if our omlet hens are vaccinated. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 My breeder's info says they vaccinate all theirs against Newcastles at fifteen weeks. The two I've got are younger than that so I'm not sure if they've been done - I forgot to ask in my fluster (i was terribly eggcited but trying to look cool and calm in front of the breeder ) Anyway they were very helpful and said to phone if I ever need advice or help - so I think I'll give them a call later and create little vaccination record books for my two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Hello Red, nice to see you back, I haven't seen you around for a while. And great to hear that you've got some chickens, do tell us all. Or, have you already posted all about them in another thread, because I've just gone way off topic here and this is probably only the 2nd or 3rd thread I've looked at today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I was going to ask the same question about Newcastle's Disease. The report in The Times can be seen here: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,175-1695983,00.html It says that most breeding and egg-laying birds are routinely vaccinated against the disease, but that any birds which have not been vaccinated should be done quickly. I found it a bit odd when my birds were delivered to be told that they had been vaccinated, but not to be given any information about what vaccinations they had had. It would be useful if Omlet would list thsi infomation on their website. My birds look disgustingly healthy this morning, so I am not unduly worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I am quite worried now, we have pheasants in the field behind the house that have escaped from the local shoot.......And I know that Bunty my pure breed that I bought from a local breeder has not been vaccinated, I shall phone the vet on Monday and book her in to be vaccinated it should be fun catching her, just typical she has decided not to be broody this morning, she was easy to catch when she sat in the nest all day..... Would be useful to know if the Omlet birds have been vaccinated so I could get them all done at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I'm going to phone them first thing Monday morning as there is something else I need to discuss with James anyway and I'll post about vaccinations here for you. I'll also ask if they can put something on the website as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Thanks Kate............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 'Tis done already! I phoned on the off chance just now that someone might be there and spoke to William. Omlet hens ARE vaccinated against Newcastle Disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 That is a relief.............Now I just have to find a vet prepared to vaccinate Bunty........Thanks Kate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Thanks for checking that, Kate. (Phew) But it would be useful if Omlet told us exactly what the vaccinations were in total. I thought it was Marek's disease too, but I don't actually know. It is odd to know that "they have been vaccinated" but not to know the details and you never know when it could be useful to have that info. Could you find out for us please, Kate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 This is a great thread. Loads of information, and good news from Omlet. What would we do without the forum eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Yes, Sheila, I'll find out on Monday if I can about all the vaccinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahm Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Thanks Kate. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickybeaks Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Thanks Kate Just read the article in the Times (a day late due to dinner party frenzy yesterday) and am relieved to find that all is well. What a system! Manda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Okeydokey, folks. Hang on for a bit because the Omlet team are e-mailing me a list of the vaccinations that their chickens have around lunchtime. As soon as I get it, I'll post it here and in the sick chicken sticky. Everyone on tenterhooks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I've copied below the reply I've had from Meadowsweet about vaccinations. For anyone who got their hens from Brenda in Co. Durham, I've just spoken to her and all of hers are from Meadowsweet so will be fully covered. Thank you for your email. All of our birds are fully covered against all major chicken illnesses, including Newcastle Disease, Infectious Bronchitus, Egg Drop, Paracox, Maraks etc. I hope that this will ease any worries you have about the possible risk of Newcastles. Best wishes Meadowsweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 How big is the risk to chickens which haven't had any vaccinations? Ellie hasn't had any at all - is she at risk via garden birds or even the other chickens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 OK, just spoken to Johannes and they are getting together the definitive list of vaccinations from the breeder to post on here but in the meantime, Omlet hens are vaccinated against: Newcastle Disease (Fowl Pest) Marek's Disease Coccidia E-coli Salmonella and all the nasties that lurk around so breathe easy all those of you with Omlet hens. In addition, James e-mailed me last night to say... "The only types of chickens that are at risk from Newcastle Disease are chickens raised for meat and rare breeds that haven't been vaccinated." Hope this helps those of you who are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Thanks for that Kate I am speaking to the vet this evening to ask about getting Bunty vaccinated...........Will let you all know what she says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 thanks Kate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukebox Tim Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Kate, Just read in my local paper about the outbreak of Newcastle Disease not far from where we live and I was relieved to find the thread on the subject here and even more relieved to learn from your contact with Omlet that our chooks are vaccinated against it. Many thanks for putting our minds at rest and well done Omlet. Regards, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Phew, Tim! Glad everything's going to be OK with your girls. It's nice to know that they are vaccinated against all nasties, isn't it, especially with a real nasty near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
