[chalmette70043]

Ya'll know i'm way down in here in the deep south surrounded by marshes and mosquitos are plentiful.

Something has happened. Two days ago, middle of the day,we found a dead bird laying on the ground by the fence. This morning we found another one.

I called the Mosquito Control, who does the testing for the virus. Waiting to hear from them.

I thought that virus was only something that happened during the summer days. But i dont know, we still have mosquitos and three cases of the virus were found not far from us this year.

I'm worried and waiting for them to call. But i keep telling myself maybe it was just a cat that got them. But how, their nests are way up in the palm trees behind the house. And all of a sudden two in two days.

Does this sound suspicious to ya'll? What is ya'lls take on this? None of us in this household are sure what to think. Just needed some opinions from others.

thanks
chalmette

[bebop]

we have had a case of west nile here in Ga in the last couple of weeks. If you go outside make sure to have a repellent on hon. be safe.

[chalmette70043]

Oh Man! Mosquito control just called. They said they've had an abundance of birds found dead in the past few weeks and the majority of them sparrows. Which we had. They said they've got two documented cases of the virus just down the road in Poydras. About 5 miles away.

They said they are on their way here to pick up the bird. Then it will be sent to LSU for testing. And in about a week we will get the results. He said it does sound like West Nile.

They said since Bayou had both birds in his mouth to get him tested now. They said he could just run a fever and it will go away. Or it could turn into encephalitis. So now i'm getting ready to call his vet and tell him. See what he thinks to do.

They said for us to just watch we dont start feeling sick or running a fever. If we do he said to go to the doctor ASAP.

What next?

And my docs wonder why my anxiety wont go down.

chalmette

[gimmeice]

(((((((((((( chalmette ))))))))))))))))))))

[sabby]

(((((((( chalm and bayou ))))))))))))))

Breathe hon.....try to calm as best you can for bayou's sake ok? You are doing the right thing and now you can take the precautions you need to take.


sabby

[chalmette70043]

Bebop, your right wear a repellant. I just never think to do that.

But now im sure i will. Mr McNeil just came and got the bird and it will be on its way to LSU. He told me they set out traps for mosquitos and two mosquitos from a trap thats across the highway one street over tested for west nile. Pretty scary.

He said there were three human cases in the past month here. But all are alright now. He said one in New Orleans that is very bad. And two in Jefferson, they are alright now too.

I called Bayous vet, Dr. Wally, and he said Bayou should be okay. He said just keep an eye on him for any of the symtoms. He had me write them down. lol

I know every year theres talk about it on tv happening in surrounding parishes. But they never say anything about down here. Mr. McNeil said this is the worst year we've had yet. He said because of the storms, the birds migrated to this area from elsewhere. He said Pink Flamingos are hanging out on the beaches in Waveland and Bay St. Louis,Miss. I dont know i didnt quite understand that part. He didnt say where the birds migrated from.

I wanted to ask some more questions, but he changed the subject to him. How he use to live three blocks behind me and Murphy bought his house and how he's living in Picayune now.

So i just nodded my head and he went on his way. Said we'll hear back soon with the results.

chalmette

[chalmette70043]

Thanks Gimmeice and Sabby. I'm working on cooling down. I just cant stop myself from walking outside and looking, hoping i dont see another bird.

But im getting ready to run off to the post office and make groceries. So that will keep me busy for a little while.

chalmette