So this is a strange one. A friend purchased a pair of Patagonian conures last year. As soon as they arrived he had them disease tested. They came back positive for ABV. The breeder he purchased them from then said they disputed the results. When given proof by the lab they claimed to not believe it, there was no guarantee with any bird, all sales are final, etc.. etc.. etc.. Pretty shady if you ask me. The birds are carriers and not presenting any clinical signs of the disease.
A year goes by, he's maintained good biosecurity, hygiene, and sanitation to prevent it from spreading. Regular testing and none of his flock have become infected either. He made the decision to never breed them. The male is 23, so he's probably too old anyway. Now he's moving to another state. He's moving with the birds in the cabin of a truck and doesn't want his flock in such close proximity during the trip. He asked if I would take them. Now they are in my old aviary, on the far side of the yard away from the house. I've instituted the same security, sanitation and hygiene procedures to keep my flock healthy. My birds are inside. My shoes stay outside. They have their own dishes, and everything is sprayed with a sanitizer before being brought inside for washing. They are the last ones to be fed each day, and then I head to the shower.
I had thought to keep them in isolation and let them live out their lives. As long as they are healthy and not suffering. Another option is to sell them with full disclosure of their health, with the understanding that they are to never breed. With the age of the male, I don't think it's possible. They must go to an aviary that understands the health risks and can maintain proper sanitation.
While talking to another breeder, I was told to immediately have them put down. My friend had a successful breeding season with his other birds and not a single case of infection. Any suggestions?
A year goes by, he's maintained good biosecurity, hygiene, and sanitation to prevent it from spreading. Regular testing and none of his flock have become infected either. He made the decision to never breed them. The male is 23, so he's probably too old anyway. Now he's moving to another state. He's moving with the birds in the cabin of a truck and doesn't want his flock in such close proximity during the trip. He asked if I would take them. Now they are in my old aviary, on the far side of the yard away from the house. I've instituted the same security, sanitation and hygiene procedures to keep my flock healthy. My birds are inside. My shoes stay outside. They have their own dishes, and everything is sprayed with a sanitizer before being brought inside for washing. They are the last ones to be fed each day, and then I head to the shower.
I had thought to keep them in isolation and let them live out their lives. As long as they are healthy and not suffering. Another option is to sell them with full disclosure of their health, with the understanding that they are to never breed. With the age of the male, I don't think it's possible. They must go to an aviary that understands the health risks and can maintain proper sanitation.
While talking to another breeder, I was told to immediately have them put down. My friend had a successful breeding season with his other birds and not a single case of infection. Any suggestions?
