puffball Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 (edited) On the radio this morning I heard that bird flu is in Sussex (sorry it IS Suffolk ) (hopefully, to anyone that lives there, your ladies are alright). I live in Essex and I was wondering what the risk is of my girls getting it? Do I need to put them undercover? And if they do get it, how do you know? Do they definitely have to be culled? Can people catch it? I really hope none of your chickens get ill I'm sorry for asking so many questions but hopefully other people will want to know as well... Edited November 13, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I've not seen the news about sussex, only suffolk. They reckon it is passed on in the faeces, saliva and secretions of wild birds(although I think it is mainly ducks and geeses rather than garden birds). The advice is to cover your hens run to prevent access by wild birds and their droppings. Have a look at the thread in the Nesting Box - there's a bit more info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 DEFRA has set up a restiriction zone for the whole of Suffolk (not Sussex) and most of Norfolk. A wider Restricted Zone has been established in addition to the controls put in place earlier today; the new Restricted Zone covers much of Norfolk and the whole of Suffolk The new Restricted Zone requires the isolation of poultry from wild birds. Movements within this zone can take place, but movements are not permitted out of the new zone at present. We expect to make available general licences for low risk movements out of the zone shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffik Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Oh dear. I did hear this on the news this morning, not good What would this mean for an Eglu owner in Norfolk with chooks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Don't worry, a covered eglu run (ie the winter shade or a shower curtain) will be fine. You might not be able to let them free range until restrictions are lifted and don't take them to bed with you, that way there's no risk to you or yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Well I'm in Norfolk and not worrying I keep my girls covered anyway so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Sorry it is Suffolk I changed my post (this morning I was rushing for school so that is the reason...Honest!) Covering their run is alot easier said than done. Part of their run is a greenhouse, do you think that they would be okay in there? It might get a bit cold in the winter though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Its near Diss so very close to the border. We're in the exclusion zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 we're in great leighs too Puffball. We only have the standard shade (covering part of the run) Should we cover the whole run to prevent any droppings entering the run??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSteve Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 just read that it is the H5N1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adeandsu Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hi all There is a 'sticky' post here: http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1533 It gives all the information you need on how to keep your chickens 'indoors' (confined to their run with either the winter shade or a shower curtain!) Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Its near Diss so very close to the border. We're in the exclusion zone. I think we're just outside the zone. My girls' run isn't covered so I've got plans to convert the greenhouse into a chicken run if necessary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 we're in great leighs too Puffball. We only have the standard shade (covering part of the run) Should we cover the whole run to prevent any droppings entering the run??? I think its a good idea although I haven't yet done it. You say you're in Great Leigh's too; do you own the post office by any chance? Well if not it's nice to find out I have neighbors with chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Its near Diss so very close to the border. We're in the exclusion zone. I think we're just outside the zone. My girls' run isn't covered so I've got plans to convert the greenhouse into a chicken run if necessary! We already have part as the greenhouse and they seem to like all the bugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Its near Diss so very close to the border. We're in the exclusion zone. I think we're just outside the zone. My girls' run isn't covered so I've got plans to convert the greenhouse into a chicken run if necessary! We already have part as the greenhouse and they seem to like all the bugs Sorry I wanted to see what it looks like to have a quote within a quote within a quote-it looks cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
