Richmond. Where did you read your interpretation of the rules cos that’s the only way for me other than killing they are fenced free range access to stream that I could close off and supplement feed this time of year due to poor quality of grass. I can supervise feed session and have a dripping hose for water but a bird proof enclosure is a non starter. How long does this go on. No cases in Norfolk I think. Don’t think closing access to stream will make any difference as it’s running water.
[this is the email and it says ALL BIRDS. Anyone knows how much and adult emden needs to maintain health with no grass. table]
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it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow strict biosecurity measures in order to limit the spread of and eradicate the disease.
Poultry and captive bird keepers are advised to be vigilant for any signs of disease in their birds and any wild birds, and seek prompt advice from their vet if they have any concerns. They can help prevent avian flu by maintaining good biosecurity on their premises, including: housing or netting all poultry and captive birds
* cleansing and disinfecting clothing, footwear, equipment and vehicles before and after contact with poultry and captive birds – if practical, use disposable protective clothing
* reducing the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry and captive birds are kept, to minimise contamination from manure, slurry and other products, and using effective vermin control.
* thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting housing at the end of a production cycle
* keeping fresh disinfectant at the right concentration at all points where people should use it, such as farm entrances and before entering poultry and captive bird housing or enclosures
* minimising direct and indirect contact between poultry and captive birds and wild birds, including making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds
Had an email today. I must house my poultry in the next few days. I have four free range geese enclosed in a 1acre field by electric fence. used as lawnmowers and egg layers. I suppose I now have to kill them, these are isolated from human contact.So there you are [member=2132]harry[/member] - no need to kill your birds
The problem is some replies are getting mixed up with hens and geese. It’s easy to bird proof a few hens. Confining 4 or more adult geese is not the same. The large enough enclosure I was thinking 12mt x 4mt needs to be portable as the ground will be contaminated after a couple of days. The stress on geese that have been free range and lived by grazing for 4 years will cause problems as this could go on till March.With respect, it is not a lot different. I had to do it last year with my ducks, which I think would create the same problems as geese except that they need grass. They are such mucky things! :'( It's a bit more work. You need to clean your flooring up every day. It takes time, and I can understand if you have other commitments it may not be possible.
I go from observations farm chickens turkeys maybe ducks etc are often mainly reared in sheds, I don’t know of any confined shed reared geese, it doesn’t work. It’s not a bit of extra rain or sun that’s going to wipe us all out, it’s the human and animal viruses
Yes I agree cull them all. But not what I wanted to do. My geese are essentially semi wild, how do they compare to all the wild ducks, geese we have in the Norfolk broads where I live. What difference will it make culling my 4, probably none but I will do it.
Yes I agree cull them all. But not what I wanted to do. My geese are essentially semi wild, how do they compare to all the wild ducks, geese we have in the Norfolk broads where I live. What difference will it make culling my 4, probably none but I will do it.
I think they might try anything if they are hungry. Will get a bale of hay just in case they do eat it.
Just a thought, TAS hive mind: what about grass pellets? Perhaps even pre-soaked? Do you think geese might go for them?
Just a thought, TAS hive mind: what about grass pellets? Perhaps even pre-soaked? Do you think geese might go for them?
No-one has really followed this up.
Has anyone tried grass pellets for geese? The grass ours will have during bird lockdown is limited so I thought of supplementing with grass pellets as well as all the veggie stuff and grain. I want to keep their gut function as close to normal as possible. I've not bought grass pellets before - is it aimed at horses?
So since they'll eat lawyer's pellets (#typotoogoodtocorrect),
So since they'll eat lawyer's pellets (#typotoogoodtocorrect),
:roflanim: :roflanim: :roflanim: :roflanim: no wonder they cost so much!!
Its only been one day :'( both chickens and ducks are giving me vocal grief and the death stare.
I am going to have to sneak in while its dark to fill feeders and water and give myself a chance to get out of run first,
Suggestions please on how to keep them amused , I am going to give them a small straw bale tomorrow and see if that will keep them occupied for a while .