Egluntyne Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 H5 strain confirmed in Turkeys in Diss, Norfolk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oh no, that's dreadful news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oh no! Not again Bernard Matthews' factories per chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 anyone know if there is a restriction area in place. I'm new to this and don't live all that far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oh that's dreadful news karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think it's usually a 1 mile cordon, but if you go to the BBC or DEFRA sites - you'll get confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oh, no...not again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 oh noooooooooo i was out at diss last week collecting something from someone who has chooks. then we went to Banham zoo near diss, where there are loads of bantams. i was only thinking last night that seeing as the migration is probably at its peek i had better not let the girls free-range and double mesh the run. just to be sure there is not any contamination. unfortunately there is a free-range chicken farm in my village not far from me. that is where my eggs have been coming from seeing as none of my nine girlies have decided to lay yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Whoopy doo, and guess where someone just got all her girls from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 said on the news its Turkeys, ducks and geese. and 4000 turkeys will have to be destroyed. Got to be bernard matthews hasnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Good old bernard, obvioudly leart from last time They already laid off loads of staff after the last outbreak, thry keep having this happen and thry will go under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 He needs his knuckles rapping very hard if it is him again. No excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 it hasnt been confirmed yet. But I do wonder if someone isnt sabotaging/bringing it in on purpose or being neglectful of bio security on purpose. (it all seems a bit odd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I take it it's only a potential problem for us all if it's confirmed as H5N1 strain? I'm not looking forward to work tomorrow - they're all bound to ask about it (and over-react before we know the details, no doubt) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Just cough all over them Vicki! I suppose we just have to wait again.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7091284.stm This appears to be the latest news - not BM this time, a free range turkey farm. But still waiting for test results. I just hope they don't try to make an example of this - I'm concerned that free range farmers will be penalised, whereas the big, intensive farmers like BM are allowed to resume trading and stock movement as early as possible in the name of commerce Or is that just cynical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatedog Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 How on earth do you stop free ranging chickens from being in contact with wild birds? I've seen sparrows and blackbirds hopping merrily around with my girls eating the fallen apples and looking for flies and bugs...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Bring them inside. Regards our backgarden hens DEFRA regard the winter shade as sufficient cover protection from wild birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 yes its best to keep them under cover, thats why i built my big covered run. my girls will not be free-ranging during the danger times which are during migrations in autumn and spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Uh oh, get those shower curtains on your runs Omleteers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 is there somewhere, a web site or whatever, where we can get definitive advice- should we be keeping thrm in or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 You only really need to keep your birds indoors if you're in close proximity of an infected area. Otherwise, don't worry and let them continue to enjoy their freedom. If you're that worried, then put a clear cover over the run - shower curtains are ideal - and keep them in. Personaly, I'm not worried at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I'm certainly not panicking but have been checking out a couple of websites just so I'm prepared if the flu hits the fan . http://www.defra.gov.uk/ http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/disease/ai/pdf/separating.pdf Was planning to get a clear run cover anyway so will head to B&Q tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...