Barbara's Poultry

08/07/2024

Two random pretty hens from the car parking area.

08/07/2024

Ducklings available, Cayuga. And a random picture of pearl, one of the aviary birds, not intended to post here but :-)

08/07/2024

Ben, still here, still boss bird :-). Showing the Chinese side of his ancestry here..

23/06/2024

Cayuga ducklings hatching, i am feeling guilty now, i have put many hundreds of the eggs in the eating egg boxes not wanting to increase the numbers here, these are just because i found a hidden unwanted nest....

18/06/2024

27/05/2024

found 24 cayuga eggs under a bush.... thought i had finished for the year.. if hatch will be for sale, i dont need more here.

16/05/2024

useful stuff -

Fast acting very powerful ground sanitising disinfectant powder. Absorbs ammonia to reduce smell. Contains Defra approved disinfectant (BioVX) to kill most pathogens in 5 mins. Remains active for a week.

01/05/2024

https://www.surreypoultryvet.co.uk/redmites

Learn about methods of red mite control.

30/03/2024

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/poultry-and-other-captive-birds-registration-in-great-britain/outcome/summary-of-responses-and-government-response

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28/02/2024

Info to keep so i dont forget the actual names - Chemical coccidiostats. Currently, eleven coccidiostats, mainly synthetic chemicals and ionophores, are approved in the EU. Synthetic chemicals influence parasite metabolism by blocking their physiological processes. Halofuginone, robenidine, diclazuril, decoquinate, nicarbazin, toltrazuril, clopidol, ethopabate, amprolium, sulfadimethoxine, and sulfaquinoxaline are some examples. Compounds of this type operate by interfering with one or more stages of the parasite life cycle. They have an effect against its intestinal phases as soon as it attacks the host gastrointestinal system, being potentially more effective in the case of serious infections, but over time, resistance may appear.

Ionophores coccidiostats Ionophores do not exert so much selective pressure on the parasite. Furthermore, this mode of action is oriented towards sporozoites (the developmental stage of the parasite in the intestinal epithelium before host cell pe*******on), and does not result in the complete elimination of the parasite. Instead, they allow low numbers of the parasite to survive and cause the host to acquire immunity. Currently, six ionophore anticoccidials are widely utilized: lasalocid, maduramicin, salinomycin, monensin, narasin, and semduramicin.

20/02/2024

Cayuga egg today, wonder if there will be shows this winter, i just wondering like, how you do like......

30/01/2024

https://www.agrisellex.co.uk/pages/poultry-netting-trial?fbclid=IwAR3NXoXPBH461jvaP5du98IBOg9agpwCyKy_XSl_MPvkWiq4GrPbElzLh7s prefer it if they had used dead bate in the control pen, but....

Testing effectiveness of electric fencing against foxes and other trials.

31/12/2023

https://poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php

Our chicken symptom checker tool allows flock owners to easily and quickly select symptoms their chicken might be experiencing, and provide a list of possible conditions.

04/10/2023

Some of the birds, end of summer. quail moulting like mad and all getting bald backs and feathers dropping, on a rest from laying at moment. Nene and farmyard gosling now full size, hens still in moult, ducks just their usual smart selves...

07/09/2023

Mrs duck, happy with her plated leg now as long as I keep issuing the pain meds and antibiotics, slight in turn due to deformed bone but no where near what their was, up and walking, eating and wants out on the grass, but confined for a week or so to get a good healing on. Big thanks to Hunter lodge vets, not an easy job, and a fair price.

30/08/2023

NEXT MEETING September 4th Worplesdon Memorial Hall back room GU3 3RF 8pm.

Our meetings are back! Summer break is over so time to get back to talking poultry. Seeing as poultry shows are potentially on the horizon, it’s only fitting we discuss the new showing rules and requirements in the upcoming meeting. It will be good to see you all again. As always, we will be doing a raffle, and welcome any raffle prizes. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

15/08/2023

https://www.msdvetmanual.com/poultry/coccidiosis-in-poultry/coccidiosis-in-poultry looking up for someone else, so decided useful info to keep.

Learn about the veterinary topic of Coccidiosis in Poultry. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the MSD Vet Manual.

18/05/2023

9 off heat half grown unsexed black ducklings and 10 Vorwerk blue and gold and white and gold chicks, believed 3 boys and 7 girls, off heat outside pen available now.

18/05/2023

https://the-chicken-chick.com/diatomaceous-earth-de-benefitrisk/?fbclid=IwAR3-R9n235osIvQpMdPp77UjVAN2EOXKQTmpdt2vH-p_yXYf8RVb1T9pikk

Whether or not to use food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) in one's flock is a decision each chicken-keeper must make for themselves. As a new chicken-ke ...

03/05/2023

Exercise those lungs...

11/04/2023

risk levels have reduced.

& other captive birds in England & Wales can be let outside from 18 April 2023 unless you are in a 3km protection or captive bird (monitoring) controlled zone. There are some vital preparations you must take first. See our press notice for full details: GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-keepers-must-maintain-scrupulous-biosecurity-standards-as-housing-measures-set-to-be-lifted and GOV.Wales: https://www.gov.wales/avian-influenza-housing-order-be-lifted-18-april

Keepers with any welfare concerns about their birds should speak to their vet.

01/03/2023

In avian influenza disease control zones, certain movements of birds, eggs, poultry products, materials associated with their keeping or mammals may need a licence. Check if you are in a zone on our interactive map.

APHA’s Avian Influenza Licensing Service https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-avian-influenza-disease-control-restrictions allows you to apply for a licence online to get exemption from current disease control restrictions and enhancements are being made to address feedback and to improve your customer journey.

To access this service, See GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england

If you require further information about this process, please contact APHA by telephoning 03000 200 301 and choose the relevant options.

17/02/2023

Did you know that ducks and geese should be kept in a separate pen or building from poultry such as or . This applies to all keepers. Read our biosecurity and hygiene guidance for further information https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bird-flu-avian-influenza-how-to-prevent-it-and-stop-it-spreading -your-birds-away-from-other-captive-and-wild-birds

12/02/2023

https://the-chicken-chick.com/the-cut-dry-truth-about-diatomaceous/

Food grade diatomaceous earth (also known as DE and fossilized shell flour) is a naturally-occurring, fossilized mineral dust with microscopic, razor-sharp ...

02/02/2023

The UK's FluMap consortium carries out vital work to prevent and control outbreaks.

In a BBC News article, APHA’s Ian Brown explains the group's work to address the virus, including its recent spread to mammals.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64474594

25/01/2023

https://www.surreypoultryvet.co.uk/blog

News, advice and tips on poultry keeping (chickens, ducks, turkeys and other poultry)

21/01/2023

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1100404/MB_2__2097921-v1-MRLs_in_GB_editable_version.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1sYCS5g4qGzKhI6GqRiLUGref1cR5quQJ_7WQSl5mBFfdN4X33cW_kYVc things allowed/not allowed in chicken treatments etc

21/01/2023

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