Piccies of Garden where the girls will be sited

[johninblackpool]

As promised the pictures of our garden where the coop and run will be sited
Hope its to everyones liking

We will be moving the bench and table and the coop will be sited towards the back slightly under the tree for shade with the run coming forward towards the small border wall approx 2m x 3m
And also to free range when we are with them

Can't wait till the end of the month
John

[Flummery]

Looks grand. You'll wonder what you did with your time before you got them!

[MaureenHall]

You'll need to keep those pictures as a reminder of what life was like before chickens My garden looks nothing like it did 2 years ago but I wouldn't change a thing now

[Hans Mum]

grass....i've forgotten what that looks like

[SuzyB]

Hmmm grass.. I think I remember that, isnt it the green stuff that used to grow on the dirt

[Liza]

Looks great ! How exciting I bet you cant wait.

Just a word of warning, make sure you put your bird feeder far away so wild birds are kept away from chooks as much as poss.

What breed are you getting John and what coop and run ? Cant wait to see your girls, they are so addictive but messy misses.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Looks good John. You won't regret it - honest! Once your girls are settled, you'll want some more, and more , and more......................It's a bit like getting a greenhouse. You get one, think it's going to be big enough, and then..............

[johninblackpool]

Just a word of warning, make sure you put your bird feeder far away so wild birds are kept away from chooks as much as poss. :

Hi Liza
I was going to move the bird feeder anyway but was wondering what the problem is with other wild birds
The farm we are getting the girls from is very open and all chickens have a free run of the place so wild birds are always around

John

[Liza]

Spread of Avian Influenza Viruses among Birds
Avian influenza viruses circulate among birds worldwide. Certain birds, particularly water birds, act as hosts for influenza viruses by carrying the virus in their intestines and shedding it. Infected birds shed virus in saliva, nasal secretions, and faeces. Susceptible birds can become infected with avian influenza virus when they have contact with contaminated nasal, respiratory, or faecal material from infected birds. Faecal-to-oral transmission is the most common mode of spread between birds. Most often, the wild birds that are host to the virus do not get sick, but they can spread influenza to other birds. Infection with certain avian influenza viruses (for example, some H5 and H7 strains) can cause widespread disease and death among some species of domesticated birds.. Low pathogenic forms of avian influenza viruses are responsible for most avian influenza outbreaks in poultry. Such outbreaks usually result in either no illness or mild illness (e.g., chickens producing fewer or no eggs), or low levels of mortality.



Most chickens are vaccinated but I wouldnt take a chance with my girls, I still have a bird feeder it is at the other end of the garden.

Wild birds often carry mites and, in visiting our bird feeders and by sitting on top of aviaries and cages can easily pass the mites on to our chooks.

But saying that, I am a bit over protective !

[johninblackpool]

Thanks Liza
Didn't realise that so i will definately move it as far away as i can

Cheers
John