Cat tails Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Apparently a poultry farm in the Netherlands was found to have avian influenza. (H5N8, so not the dangerous asian kind) I just read on the news site that there is a complete ban on moving any poultry or poultry products the coming 72 hours. Also ALL poultry needs to be kept in... Oh joy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Not nice . Hope it gets dealt with quickly and you're not affected for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Let's hope so... My girls free range just about every day. Well any moment I'm home. Even in the morning. And since they get rather vocal when things don't go their way and I have many close living neighbours... Not letting them free range is not really an option. I'm not too worried about the flu itself, but the fine for not keeping your chickens confined is rather high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 There is also a case in Driffield, Yorkshire. 6 mile restriction zone in place. ~Click~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 I just heard on the news! Anyone close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 70 miles from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm on the outskirts of London so pretty far from me. Let's hope it's an isolated incident otherwise we may see mass hysteria ensue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I heard that on the news this morning. Do we need to do anything different at the moment? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 I don't know if your government issued a containment notice. I for instance need to keep the girls sheltered and cover the run to prevent any contact with wild bird poop. Didn't cover the run today, as it makes it way to dark (only have the heavy duty tarp for the cube). Will see what the coming days bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Happens regularly in the UK a commercial poultry vet told me. Co-incides with geese or bird migrations. Same with Newcastle disease. Both are notifiable and result in lockdown of all bird movements in the Country for 72 hours then a containment notice is issued from Brussels so only the immediate area is affected. Usually September and October though and rarely makes the news. I feel sorry for the farmer perhaps losing all his Christmas stock. The only way to minimise the risk is to keep all birds under cover, which is obviously not best for the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigjohn Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hi this is info from DEFRA pages • Keep your birds away from wild birds as much as possible. • Keep bird feed and any standing water free from contamination by wild birds and other animals. • Make sure your hands, clothes and footwear are clean before and after contact with your birds. Visitors should do the same. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 What should I do about footwear? I only have my normal shoes at the moment for entering the run. So glad I argued with OH over a run roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I've got plastic garden shoes which I keep outside the back door, they are easy to clean off, think you can even get them with chickens on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks Molly. Will look. I have quite wide feet so will have to find something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaKiw1 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 re. footwear - OH and I both keep plastic clogs by the back door which are easy to slip on and off and are wide fit. We got them from Cotton Traders at a fraction of the price that similar-looking designer 'Crocs' are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Oh that's good thank you. I will take a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottage Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have these, easy to hose down when you've stood in chicken poop and really, REALLY comfy. Oh yes, did I mention they have chickens printed on them, too? http://www.backdoorshoes.co.uk/chicken-backdoorshoes-58-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have Crocs wellies. If need be I will wash them with Jeyes Fluid after seeing to the hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 To catch these strains of influenza, you need serious close contact with your hens... Unless you kiss them good night on the beak, the chances are rather small... (but kissing chicken is not a good idea anyway... Friends of friends got serious salmonella poisoning that way... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pottage Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Unless you kiss them good night on the beak, the chances are rather small. Or, unless you have a little *insert expletive here* like my Nugget who has taken a shine to my teeth for some bizarre reason, and as soon as I get within any sort of reasonable distance of her she starts bopping her head in an attempt to jump up and peck them. The first time (and only successful) she did it she managed to cut my gum! Anyway, I’m not dead or sick. TBH, I’m not at all worried about catching it myself, I’d be most concerned about any of my girls getting it (I know extremely unlikely) and the consequences for the rest of my babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Owing to the announcement of a Bird Flu outbreak in the area. The poultry show of East Yorkshire Fur & Feather, scheduled to be held at Kilham on Sunday 23rd November 2014 is CANCELLED. ~info here~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Like others, not too worried about it crossing over to me - I love my girls and they get cuddles, but no kisses! Would be concerned about infection from wild birds, of which we have hundreds regularly visiting the garden and will contain my two in their run if I have to. Hoping it's over quickly and doesn't affect all those farmers dependent on the Christmas market. An outbreak just before Christmas could be devastating to them, so fingers crossed it's just an isolated case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeshen Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Love those chickeny garden shoes, Pottage. That's my Christmas pressie (to myself) sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 The last bout of Avian Flu had an outbreak not far from us - I just confined the birds to their run (which is covered with a clear tarp) until I had the all clear from my vet friend. TBH, DEFRA didn't even call on a friend who had a farm only 6 miles form the source Mine are now in the run for most of the day during the winter; they're fine and have plenty to occupy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have a pair of cheap plastic clogs which live in one of those shallow Ikea boxes so it doesn't matter what I step in, it doesn't go on the door mat or kitchen floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
