Kyneton & District Poultry Club Inc. in Kyneton, Victoria | Pet breeder

Kyneton & District Poultry Club Inc.

Locality: Kyneton, Victoria

Phone: +61 417 379 023

Address: Kyneton Showgrounds, Mollison Street 3444 Kyneton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kynetonpoultryclub.com

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25.01.2022 The KDPC Wednesday shed crew will be commencing the clean up of the Poultry Pavilion this morning following the successful sale last Sunday. Helpers welcome!

25.01.2022 Lockdown 2.0! Make sure you have good reading matter... https://www.isubscribe.com.au/australasian-poultry-magazine

25.01.2022 Not sure if this is a good or bad hair day, but it’s got us all in hysterics at Biggaars Farm.

24.01.2022 Deep litter is a great time and cost saving way to house your flock

24.01.2022 Winners Announced Thankyou you to everyone who participated in the Kyneton & District poultry club competition by following our social media, engaging in posts or letting you friends know about our page, along with our Club members everyone has been included in the draw. A Huge Thankyou to our generous sponsors & friends at Green Valley Grains & Vetsense for these fantastic prizes.... Major prize of a Vetsense Poultry Care Pack Goes to: Hayley Lennon, well done Hayley! 12 runner up prizes, each receive a voucher for a bag of Green Valley Grains premium chook food!! Well done to... - Dionne Tully Armstrong - Dillon Dawson - Vicky Harper - June Simeon - Debbie Weir - Tilly Beasley - Zoe Fyffe - Karen Ryan Cowell - Mindy Cooper - Katie Kandelaar - David Lamb - Lesley McClure Congratulations and you will be contacted by the Kyneton poultry club on how to claim your prize

23.01.2022 Do you need a PIC code?

22.01.2022 At 11.59 pm on Monday 19 October 2020 the poultry housing order in the Restricted Area for the Golden Plains Shire will end and Control Area boundaries will red...uce. Restricted Area boundaries remain the same but other measures remain in place Thanks to poultry owners in the region, your support has strengthened efforts to contain and stop the spread of avian influenza. There have been no new outbreaks since 23 August. Ongoing surveillance and testing will continue to help stamp out avian influenza. We remind people that permits are still required for the movement of poultry, poultry products and equipment in and out of Control and Restricted Areas. Keeping thinking biosecurity measures. To identify Control and Restricted Areas, refer to the maps on the Agriculture Victoria website. Thank you for your continued support. Remain vigilant. Find out how to keep your birds disease free at agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianflu Avian influenza is a notifiable disease. If you suspect infection in your own poultry or wild birds you must notify Agriculture Victoria on the all-hours Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline 1800 675 888.

21.01.2022 What should you do to help limit the spread of avian flu? Here are 8 key things you can do: Report sick or dead birds, including wild birds to the 24/7 Eme...rgency animal Disease Watch Hotline 1800 675 888 or contact your vet Always wash your hands before and after handling birds or eggs Restrict contact between your birds and wild birds, including bird-proofing housing and feed storage areas Keep poultry sheds, yards, aviaries and equipment clean Limit visitors to your birds and use clean footwear Ensure that any visitors to your birds wear protective clothing and walk through a viricidal footbath before going into your bird areas Quarantine new birds before integrating them with your existing birds Prevent your birds from accessing water sources that may have been contaminated by wild waterfowl (eg ponds, lakes, creeks, channels, dams, puddles and water troughs) or only use an appropriately chlorinated water source. Have questions? Call the avian influenza hotline (03) 4334 2715 or go to agriculture.vic.gov.au/avianflu

21.01.2022 Introducing new chickens Unfortunately, adding new chickens into your already existing flock is not always as simple as putting them into the coop and letting them live happily ever after! Example: Exchequer Leghorns to the Vorwerks Heres a few tips on how to introduce new birds to your flock... Work in Pairs or More Being introduced into an already established flock can be very daunting for a solo chook. So it is best to always try and introduce two or more chickens together at a time- even better if they are already well acquainted! Try Introduce Birds of Similar Size & Age Chickens can be real bullies, especially when they have smaller, weaker birds to pick on. Add New Birds at Night When your pre-existing flock has gone to roost this is the best time to introduce new flock members, giving them a little time to familiarise themselves with their new living arrangements before the drama begins. Ease Them In You can add newcomers near your existing chickens, not actually with them. Do this by placing them in small fenced off area in the run if possible, this will allow the chickens to see one another it will keep them from being aggressive towards the new comers. Escape plan When the hen from hell is pecking at your lovely new chookies they need a escape rout. A place to get away. Extra perching space, a hollow to hide in or just having space to run is very helpful. Provide Distractions By adding things such as bales of hay, fresh scraps or hanging a lettuce this will provide as a great distraction when introducing new flock members. Their attention will be more focused on pecking at scraps rather than at the new hens. Introduce in a New Location If possible, place both your old and new hens in an entirely new and different location. Whether its a makeshift coop or a fenced off area. This throws your older girls off balance, as it is not their home, and so they are more likely to be less defensive. Get some size Baby chickens should be kept in a separate coop or enclosure until they are old enough and strong enough to stand a pecking. Quarantine This is the most important and often the least practiced - stay tuned for the quarantine post. Remember It as simple as afew pecks on the head and some plucked out feathers. This is how they communicate! Its the nature of chickens to develop a pecki

21.01.2022 The Essential Quarantine: In your backyard flock, quarantine is the act of isolating any newly purchased poultry as they have potentially been exposed to a contagious illness or parasites This can be a difficult task as we are excited to see the newly bought birds settle in with the rest of the flock. ... Its not worth the risk By separating the new arrivals you can minimise the risk of infecting your original birds with something nasty. It's a must that everyone invests the time into doing so as some diseases are untreatable Disease can be passed trough direct contact, ingestion of faecal matter, contaminated feed & drinking waterer due to saliva and airborne partials. So providing distance between your newcomers and original flock is a must It is recommended to worm and de-lice your birds at the start of the quarantine period with a minimum of 4 weeks isolation Keep a close eye on them In this time watch the new birds for signs of illness. Such as coughing, sneezing, eye discharge or swelling, unusual gait, discoloration of the wattles/comb, drowsiness and unusual poop. Also keep an eye on your older birds. If you start to see signs of sickness it may be treatable by a vet, if not get rid of the ill birds! Often people learn from their mistakes or are unaware of the risk of the potentially making your whole flock sick and nobody wants that!!! More information https://www.backyardchickens.com//the-essential-quarantin/

21.01.2022 These are hilarious

21.01.2022 Avian Influenza alert! Movement of birds prohibited in Golden Plains Shire

20.01.2022 Posting eggs just got easier.

20.01.2022 Express Excitement - Waiting on the Monday morning postman. These fertile Blue Australorp eggs are being posted to Taz, Qld & NSW. Where they will be put in the incubator and to hopefully hatch out as blue fluffys 3 weeks later #australianpost #australorp #chickeneggs #chickensofinstagram #fresheggs

20.01.2022 Competition Time Thanks to our friends at Green Valley Grains & Vetsense. The Kyneton & District Poultry Club is a family friendly club open to anyone interes...ted in chickens and waterfowl together we own a large variety of all kinds of poultry! We want to bring the poultry, tips & tricks, news and events to you through social media. To enter: Follow us on Instagram @kdpcinc Like us on Facebook And please tell, tag or share us with a friend. 1st prize: Vetsense Poultry Care Pack Plus, 12 runner up prizes, each a voucher for a bag of Green Valley Grains premium chook food. If you are a winner and the prizes dont suit you please choose something from our online shop! kynetonpoultryclubshop.com Competition closes Sunday 6th Sept at 12pm. Good luck!

19.01.2022 The Rhode Island White is considered by breeders around the world to be a separate breed from a Rhode Island Red. In Australia the Australian Poultry Standards combines them to be regarded as the one breed. The whites are much rarer than the red although there are good stocks in Australia. It is not known how the stocks of RIW would compare against other breeds on the RBTA rare breeds list as they were not surveyed independently. Should that be considered in future?

18.01.2022 A great opportunity for under 25s interested in judging poultry...

18.01.2022 Perfect Fathers Day gifts for the chicken loving daddy in your life and support the KynetonPoultryClub. https://kynetonpoultryclubshop.com/

16.01.2022 This huge egg from a Lohmann Brown weighed in at 107grams! Thanks Stella Egberts from Kyneton for sharing. Stella would like to know what’s the largest egg our Facebook followers have ever had.

16.01.2022 Another Avian Influenza outbreak. Please read and be aware.

16.01.2022 KDPC club member Vincent Nicoletti has been busy making trap and roll away nest boxes. Direct message him if youd like more details.

16.01.2022 Consider owning a rare breed rather than an ISA Brown or Hybrid layer, here’s why...

15.01.2022 Pls be vigilant, be prepared to move your birds into sheds and covered areas.

15.01.2022 AVIAN INFLUENZA Are you doing your part to stop the spread? With the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza on 2 propertys near Lethbridge the Kyneton poultry club urges poultry enthusiasts to be aware of this Virus. Heres afew things to keep in mind ... (AI) is a highly infectious disease affecting many bird species that can result in significant deaths on poultry farms. Whos at risk? Domestic poultry, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, pheasants and ostriches. Symptoms Respiratory distress, coughing, sneezing or rasping breathing, rapid decrease in feed/ water intake & egg production, typical sick bird signs including ruffled feathers, depression, closed eyes, and deaths of up to 15 per cent of the flock. Hows does it spread? Wild birds with Water fowl in particular are considered the natural host for AI. Infected birds shed the virus in saliva, nasal secretions and faeces. If these Infected wild birds have access to your poultrys feed or water supply, it can lead to the emergence of AI virus. Can the virus spread to humans? AI is rarely spread from birds to people. Humans that do become infected usually experience mild flu-like symptoms. People can NOT be infected by eating cooked chicken meat or eggs. Do your very best to Implement good biosecurity measures to prevent wild birds from gaining access to the same food and water supplies as your poultry. Keep your chooks at home, no free ranging (30 days), no sales or shows are allowed within the restricted area. Please click on the link blow for the Map & more information https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//Avian_Influenza_FAQBackyar

12.01.2022 Feathers and Fleece Want to be the new rooster on an Alpaca farm? Alpaca my bags he said! This #plymouthrock rooster now calls Buckland alpacas home and hes getting along with them very well. #chickensofinstagram #poultryclub #alpacasofinstagram #alpacapassion

10.01.2022 A great idea to keep your birds active and engaged!

10.01.2022 Now you can shop in style & show your support of your favourite Poultry Club with the eco friendly KDPC jute shopper with comfy padded handles. Available from our online shop or send us a message for free delivery to Kyneton & Trentham! https://kynetonpoultryclubshop.com//jute-shopping-bag-with Without our regular poultry auctions we rely on your support to raise funds to keep the club operational, go on, buy one for you and one for a friend!

10.01.2022 Avian Influenza FAQ

10.01.2022 Taking free range to the next level! For these Vorwerk chickens the farm is their playground #freerange #wild #fullflight #chickensofinstagram #vorwerkchickensaustralia #casetractor #chickenrun #vorwerkchicken #rarebreedpoultry

09.01.2022 Important update on Avian flu...

08.01.2022 The Kyneton & District Poultry Club would like to say a HUGE Thankyou to everyone who came to our sale today! *Your support continues to keep our club thriving* Covid made things slightly harder with limitations on people entering the pavilion to buy birds. Thankyou for everyone’s patients while waiting in line ... Well done to the breeders, so many fabulous feathered friends were for sale today in every shape size and colour Our club members who Volunteered to help today... you were all AMAZING help. To the stall holders, much appreciated coffee van on a cooler day, the Grain and Seed stall was popular along with the most important Sausage Sizzle If you are interested in being apart of the club please clik on the link below. We have monthly get togethers with guest speakers talking and poultry related topics. https://kynetonpoultryclub.com/join/

08.01.2022 Waiting for dinner at the backdoor, these show birds have now become family pets #chickensofinstagram #australorp #creamlegbar #lightsussex #rhodeislandred #kdpc

08.01.2022 Definitely abit slow out of the coop this morning -3*C lucky pekins have extra bum plumage and fluffy feet, perfect for their morning stroll! #firstlight #frostymornings #pekinbantam #redgum #pekingeseofinstagram #beautifulchickens #freerangechickens #rural_love #farmlife #morningwalk @ Bealiba, Victoria, Australia

08.01.2022 Covid Sunday mornings made even better with the latest copy of Australasian Poultry magazine

08.01.2022 LAST CHANCE to enter in the Kyeton & district Poultry Club competition!! Great prizes from @vetsense_animalhealth & @greenvalleygrains Winners drawn tomorrow To enter you have to like our Facebook & Instagram page or if you already follow us please share our page... easy as that! THANKYOU to everyone who has taken part. Link here https://www.instagram.com/p/CDoQJGHALS9/

08.01.2022 Consider supporting a rare breed, plenty to choose from they all need support...

07.01.2022 As we are not currently holding poultry auctions we have set up an online shop selling beautiful printed poultry gifts like these popular certified organic cotton TTowels in white or beige for just $19each, to raise money for the club. Check out the online store: https://kynetonpoultryclubshop.com

06.01.2022 If you keep a rare breed pls let us know, post the breed and some pics here...

05.01.2022 How lovely are these Golden Girls! ***Gold Laced Wyandottes*** Owner: James Bishop The Wyandotte is a docile dual purpose breed. They tend to be quite friendly, healthy and are not flighty, so make good pets for people and are one of the best backyard chooks to keep. Strong sitters and good mothers.... Characteristics: Round curvy body, good size and healthy vigor. They have a rose comb and clean yellow legs. The feathering of the Wyandotte is somewhat looser and softer than that of the other breeds. Lifestyle: Suits both free range and confinement in a run and is kept for both eggs and meat. They appear in a wide variety of color patterns, and are Laying Ability Eggs Hens will lay around 200 eggs a year The eggs are brown or tinted Origin: United States

04.01.2022 This is a game changer....GVG Premium Poultry Mix is designed to be fed alone -with no extra supplementation required! This high protein mix provides quality en...ergy, fat, and protein with the unique addition of PROTEXIN multi-strain probiotic. GVG Premium Poultry Mix is formulated to suit a wide range of poultry, including laying hens, free-range birds, meat birds and show birds Available in 20kg Bag size www.greenvalleygrains.com #greenvalleygrains #australianmade#australianowned

03.01.2022 Have questions? Call the avian influenza hotline on (03) 4334 2715.

03.01.2022 For more great chook pics follow KDPCINC on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/kdpcinc/?hl=en

02.01.2022 Head down Bums up! We are on the look out for any creepy crawlies that might be hiding below #creepycrawlies #insects #chickensofinstagram #thischickenlife #adventurechickens #poultryclub #freerangechickens #rural #happyhen

02.01.2022 If you keep a rare breed of poultry pls consider entering this great competition.

01.01.2022 Worm control in your chickens Looking after your poultry pals is the same drill as any other pet Different kinds of worms can inhabit your chickens digestive track so we recommend a wormer that targets all of them.... Kilverm by vetsense is a broad spectrum treatment that is easily applied through their drinking water + it has no egg withholds. Link https://www.vetsense.com.au/ How often should I worm my chickens? Every 6-8 months. Just before the start of spring is ideal as breeding activity & egg production is on the rise. You dont want large worm population decreasing productivity. What to look for Loss of weight, poor growth rates, increased feed consumption, pale yolk colour, diarrhoea (dirty vent area) and in severe cases anaemia = pale comb and wattles. In the case of gapeworm, chickens will gasp for breath stretching their neck. How do chickens get worms Chickens often pick up worms as a result of foraging. Generally, worms are transmitted through droppings of an infected bird. These worms will stay on the ground until they are picked up by another chicken thats foraging around for food. By knowing what to look for and worming your chickens every 6 to 8 months these internal parasites will be kept at bay Remember 2 weeks left on our competition! Thanks to Vetsense and Green Valley Grains https://www.facebook.com//a.12901153343/3943240935690436/