Biosecurity – An Everyday Good Habit

2020-09-08T12:15:23-07:00

It is always important to practice proper infection control measures to limit the spread of disease-causing infectious agents, such as viruses. You have probably been made aware of several of these measures by public health officials recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While the recommended protective measures for COVID-19 fill the news, several of the practices are always good habits to use.  They are “biosecurity” practices that stop the spread of many diseases.  Well, guess what, our animals also can share diseases with each other, and their health improves when we use some

Biosecurity – An Everyday Good Habit2020-09-08T12:15:23-07:00

The Importance of Keeping a Clean Chicken Coop

2020-09-08T11:14:23-07:00

Even though we’re guessing that your chicken has lower standards of cleanliness than you do, it's important to clean their coop at least once every week. The good news is, the more you rake out the coop, and the less build-up there is, the less time it will take. But why is coop cleanliness important, and just how clean does a coop actually need to be? By the end of this article, you’ll have the answers you need to keep your feathered friends healthy and out of harm’s way.    Spotting Disease Just like dogs, cats, and humans, birds are

The Importance of Keeping a Clean Chicken Coop2020-09-08T11:14:23-07:00

Biosecurity at the Feed Store

2020-08-29T15:37:31-07:00

A feed store is a great place to pick up food, bedding, and equipment for tending your flock. On the other hand, it may also be a place to bring home disease to your flock. Owners of sick birds may unknowingly carry infectious germs from home with them while they shop.  If the store staff isn’t careful, they can carry poultry diseases from bird to bird. Be aware of the biosecurity practices at your feed store and keep your poultry safe. Look carefully around the store and evaluate its commitment to biosecurity: Does your store have a sink for hand-washing

Biosecurity at the Feed Store2020-08-29T15:37:31-07:00
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