History;
A sex linked breed with white males and grey and white females. Medium weight with a mixed parentage/history.
Hicks Waterfowl World OSWESTRY Tel 01691 655 635
http://www.waterfowlworld.co.uk/
Rinke Berkenbosch, Pembrokeshire 01437 563 309
avian flu H5N1
1st Rule Don't panic to catch it you need not only to have flu but to ingest infected liquids from a bird at the infectious stage so unless into very odd practices we all have more chance of winning the lottery. The meat ; eggs etc pose no threat in the UK . . .it is blood etc that transmits it to humans and 5 species including cats and pigs.In the old phrase coughs and sneezes etc the bird has to be infected and sneeze at you at the same time you have flu. ... odds in the uk VERY VERY HIGH . . against
2nd Rule Muscovies are the sentinel birds with NO resistance so one sudden death .. . bag in a poly bag/sack . . if a second follows within a few days ring the Government vet at DEFRA asap. Bag also without handling . . wash scrub etc they prefer to check earlier rather than later. Do NOT take to local vet any carcases .Other breeds if a sudden loss of weight and unexplained death of more than one bird check especailly if in migratory flight path areas ( east coast mainly)
3rd Rule . . look to Biosecurity mend pens; houses in case it moves near you ie Springcleaning before DEFRA call .Be aware
