Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[Franki]

Hi all!

This is my first post & I'm a complete novice, so please bear with me!

I'm the proud new owner of 2 beautiful Blue-laced Wyandottes (LF). After 3 years of planning I finally did it!

Anyway my question is (and sorry if it has been asked before), should I vaccinate my hens? The breeder told me that pure breeds aren't usually vaccinated, but obviously I want the best for my hens. We live near to a lake with lots of wild geese etc. Can anyone please advise? All help appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Franki

 

Bernie Martha

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Darcey (seal-point Siamese), Lottie (blue-point Siamese), Miah (Havana Brown) & beautiful litter of kittens

(still trying to work out the smilies!)

[chicken bark]

I wouldn't worry about vaccinating them. Some vaccines need to be purchased in large quantities so that's one reason why smaller breeders don't vaccinate.

 

Hybrids are produced in larger numbers which is why they tend to come already vaccinated.

 

I have a mix of hybrid and pure breeds - some have been vaccinated others not.

[chicken bark]

BTW Franki welcome to the forum and pictures are a must please.

[Redwing]

Vaccinations need to be done at hatch or within a couple of weeks of hatching (depending on the vaccine) so its not possible to vaccinate the birds now

 

Your breeder is correct in that most pure breeds arent vaccinated, I've hatched about 160 chicks this year none of which have been vaccinated. Commercial hybrids are nearly always vaccinated though

 

A few breeds that are prone to certain conditions may be vaccinated against just those but Wyandottes are pretty rock solid

 

Good choice of bird

[Franki]

Wow, quick response!

I guess it's too late to vaccinate anyway, so not worth worrying. I was concerned about salmonella, in particular, as we'll be eating the eggs.

Anyway, thanks again for the replies.

 

Photos to follow...not worked that one out yet!

 

Franki

 

Bernie Martha

Biscuit

Noodle

Darcey (seal-point Siamese), Lottie (blue-point Siamese), Miah (Havana Brown) & beautiful litter of kittens