Understanding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Here are some facts about HPAI:

HPAI stands for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It spreads very easily among flocks, and has a high rate of mortality.

Avian Influenza (AI) is separated into two categories: Low pathogenic which has few visible symptoms (aka clinical signs) and a relatively low mortality rate, and Highly pathogenic which has a high mortality rate and is easily spread. Low Pathogenic strains can suddenly and without warning become highly pathogenic.

AI is spread from wild birds, via direct transmission or through exposure to their manure. It can be passed via contaminated footwear and clothing.

Wild birds, and in particular waterfowl, act as reservoirs for infection because they are usually less severely affected by the virus. The current outbreak is different in that it seems to also be highly pathogenic among wild bird species. If you’re seeing a larger number of dead birds, like ducks and geese, in public parks and spaces – this is why.

This particular strain has also been identified among bald eagles and red-tailed hawks, which means in addition to having an impact on our food sources, it is also having an environmental impact. Continue reading “Understanding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza”

Understanding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
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Incubators, and Eggs, and Chicks, Oh MY!

Some of you might remember me talking previously about some pet quail I had started out with from the wild bird sanctuary in Ottawa. They were two hens, both friendly and lovely, who couldn’t be released to the wild since they were tame domesticated birds.

I built them a lovely coop in my apartment. This coop was destroyed when I moved though so I had to build a second one when I moved to the Niagara Region. Continue reading “Incubators, and Eggs, and Chicks, Oh MY!”

Incubators, and Eggs, and Chicks, Oh MY!

Combating Immodesty until I’m Horse

When I think of horses, I think of Mr. Ed, Seabiscuit and Secretariat. But now, thanks to immodest men, I’ll have this image seared into my memory forever.

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Triple Frown Winner

Is this what would make the above mentioned horses proud?  A Gallop poll says:

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This type of nakedness is best left for the bridle suite! As upsetting as this is, I will continue fighting the immodesty; the paso double entendres. I will be the person who says, “Hay, this is a barn shame”. I will be homesteadfast in my commitment to save young boy souls.

I wish these men would stop horsing around.

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A thoroughbred and his horse
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This isn’t what they mean by horse power.
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Horse: Please stop this shameful display

 

 

 

 

Combating Immodesty until I’m Horse

Snakes on a What?

Readers, I admit I used to have a fear of snakes and other reptiles. I’ve gotten over this fear somewhat thanks to Snek memes. Anyway, as always I was trying to enjoy my evening when I saw this on my feed.

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Not what I had in mind when I think “trouser snake”

 

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Actual footage of my seeing the above photo

We’ve talked about immodesty and animals before. So I’m not too surprised by this. However, I wish men would stop exposing animals to the sins of immodesty.

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This should go without saying
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Modesty Motherflower: Do you have it?

 

Snakes on a What?