Poultry

Livestock and Animal Record Books Due

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Livestock and Animal record books are due to Cindy by Thursday, September 15. You can bring them to the HCH Club Picnic at Fairgrounds Park tonight at 6:00 p.m. or bring them to her office at Construction Supply House.

This is the last step to completing your livestock and animal project for this year. Included are record books for Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dog, Cat, Goat, Horse, Alpaca/Llama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine.

Poultry Update

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From Bailey Schilling
4-H Youth Development Livestock & Shooting Sports Agent
schillbw@co.larimer.co.us

After consultation and discussion between the CSU Extension Office, the 4-H Poultry Superintendents, the Larimer County Fair Show Committee, and the State Vet, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all poultry and waterfowl competitions at this year’s Larimer County Fair.

While Emergency Rule has expired, the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office recommends that all poultry shows, sales, swaps, and commingling events continue to be postponed or canceled at this time. It has been reported that HPAI has affected more than 40 million domestic birds nationwide, and more than 3.5 million chickens in Colorado alone, and we are asking all Colorado bird owners to practice good biosecurity measures, including limiting exposure of domestic flocks to wild birds and other poultry flocks and limiting the introduction of new birds into their flocks.

We plan on offering a poster contest and egg decoration contest that members will have the opportunity to participate in. Members who are interested in participating in these offerings will email Bailey at schillbw@co.larimer.co.us.

Poultry Workshop on June 13

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From:
Marilyn Lasich
lasichm4h@gmail.com

Monday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m.
LaPorte Room, McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch

We will be discussing the following information:

  • Animal IDs
  • Fair Entry
  • Showmanship
  • Record Books
  • What to expect at the Fair

Bring your questions!

Contact Marilyn Lasich at lasichm4h@gmail.com with any questions.

Poultry Workshop on May 16

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From:
Marilyn Lasich

Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
MAC Indoor Arena Concourse

Please join as we will be discussing the following topics:

  • Prepare for Fair
  • Record Books
  • Showmanship
  • Avian Influenza and the Fair

Bring your questions. If you need more information contact Marilyn Lasich at lasichm4h@gmail.com.

Livestock Updates and Workshops

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From Bailey Schilling
4-H Youth Development Livestock & Shooting Sports Agent

I hope that you all are doing well and excited to be involved with different workshop opportunities leading up to the county fair with your project animal. You are more than welcome to attend these opportunities without having an animal present.

Along with that, we are also approaching the May 31 deadline for you to submit pictures of your animal on 4HOnline. We are asking that you submit a profile view. Please find instruction sheets for each species below.

Beef

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Beef.

  • May 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena
  • June 2, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena
  • June 9, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena
  • June 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena

Sheep and Goat

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Sheep.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Goats.

  • May 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • May 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • Sheep & Goat Camp
    June 6, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • June 20, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • June 27, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena

Swine

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Swine.

  • Swine Camp
    June 10 and 11

Poultry

Poultry members, we are still working with the State Extension Office and communicating with the State Vet to gain a better understanding of this virus and how it is going to impact the shows at the Larimer County Fair. Please refer to the multiple emails sent out earlier this month pertaining to HPAI and preventative steps that should be taken to reduce infection of your flocks. Workshops will still be taking place in the absence of live animals for the poultry program.

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Poultry.

  • May 16, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
    Mac Equipment West Pavilion
  • June 13, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
    Mac Equipment West Pavillion

Dairy Goat

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Dairy projects.

  • May 10, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    Estes Park Room, McKee Building

Rabbits

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Rabbits.

Poultry Update from Colorado Department of Agriculture

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CDA has issued an emergency rule, effective immediately, to temporarily suspend all Colorado poultry events including all poultry shows, meets, sales, swaps, and competitions. This rule is in effect for 90 days, unless otherwise modified.

In 2022, avian influenza has been detected in wild bird species across 29 states impacting more than 15 million poultry and birds.

At this time, there have been no detections of HPAI in commercial or backyard poultry flocks in Colorado, but avian influenza is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that can be transferred from wild bird populations to domestic poultry. The State Veterinarian’s Office will hold an informational webinar on Wednesday, April 6, from 5–7 p.m. and is taking questions until then. Find this form and registration at ag.colorado.gov/hpai.

Poultry Biosecurity Update & Reminders

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An update on biosecurity for your poultry flocks as we move into the migration season.

Here are some simple steps to decrease the chance of your birds contracting any disease from other birds as the migration season arrives. These are basic biosecurity practices to help your flock to stay healthy.

  1. Try to minimize contact of wild birds have with your flock. Wild birds can be carriers of disease that affect poultry and can be transmitted to your birds through droppings and shared water sources. Keeping migrating waterfowl from mingling with your birds is important. 
  2. Be cautious about introducing new birds into your flock. The best policy is to quarantine any new birds including chicks, ducklings, goslings, and turkey poults (all baby birds) for a minimum of two weeks. Keep all equipment separate and if possible, change or disinfect shoes/clothing before entering the different areas where your birds live. 
  3. Always disinfect any shared or used equipment before using it with your birds. 
  4. Be cautious about visiting other people’s flocks and again, change or disinfect shoes and clothing if needed before working with your birds. 
  5. Isolate any sick birds and take extra precautions such as feeding, cleaning, and working with these birds last at chore time. 
  6. Call a vet at the CSU Avian Hotline (970-297-4008) if you have an outbreak of illness or sudden deaths not due to predators.
  7. Consider having sudden deaths tested by the CSU Avian team. 

These measures will help to keep your flock healthy. 

Avian Influenza has been reported in Europe and Asia but at this time there are NO cases in North America. USDA officials are monitoring the situation and testing birds for the virus. The upcoming migration season is when cases can spread when an infected bird migrates through a flyway. Check the USDA website for updates on Avian Influenza (HPAI) and for other resources to maintain a healthy flock!

Thank you.
Marilyn Lasich
Poultry Key Leader

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