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Avian Influenza
Want to know what Avian Influenza can do to your birds?
Thank you to a very kind gentleman from Canada who has shared his recent sad experience after loosing a lot of birds to Avian Influenza.
The term bird "flu" is really unhelpful as it makes us think of Lemsip and a good book. In reality, its highly dangerous to birds.
I am frustrated reading a lot of critical comments about the APHA slaughtering infected birds. If they look like this, they are doing what any good vet would do, putting them out of their misery. My heart goes out to the birds and to the poor staff who are having to deal with the consequences of infection.
I am also worried seeing so many people advise netting. In some situations, it is the only thing you can safely or affordably do, however please remember that if rain water can fall on them, it can bring infected faeces with it too. Cover properly using solid roofing or tarp if you can.
You CAN keep this out of your flock. The only way to get this disease is through a gap in your biosecurity and your birds will suffer as a consequence. There is too much "disinformation" about. I'd love to see more people sharing positive, effective biosecurity ideas and advice.
Apologies for laying it on thick, I am so desperate to stop any more of these wonderful pet birds becoming infected.
Lets all work together to beat this virus! Please share this video as much as you can to spread the word.
