3 Chicken Viruses To Avoid: Why marek's disease in chickens is so dangerous!

[@nightothefighto2410]

I had a hen with mareks before she survived the first time. I had to teach her how to walk again but a few months ago she got it again and sadly past away. She was the nicest hen I ever seen and still is to this day.

[@valerie4975]

Just lost my 8th and another does not look well. So sad.

[@giverny28]

Thanks for the great video. I am going through the nightmare of Marek's right now. I adopted a trio from a neighbor and unknowingly have infected my flock. It couldn't come at a worse time of the year either because cleaning feels almost impossible in 20*F or below weather. Everything is just frozen here. I have never felt such defeat with my animals because the disease is so brutal & quick to kill. I have learned some hard lessons for sure.

[@movienaut]

Sorry for a late reply, but in my community of chicken-owners, we usually say: "Never buy a live chicken from another coop!" better to buy eggs that you can hatch yourself.

[@pamela1844]

You look amazing Becky ! I’ve almost convinced my hubby to get a few chickens...wish me luck.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Once you cook him some steak and eggs for breakfast he will love them ☀️❤️☀️

[@LargeFamilyHomesteaders]

I was thinking the same thing

[@marklowe7431]

@@LargeFamilyHomesteaders Can't imagine life without ours now.

[@ericjohnson6784]

Yes she really transformed herself. Such a caring person too. Love her voice/accent.

[@ericjohnson6784]

Tell your hubby he will learn to love the chickens they are a hoot and eggs.

[@rosemarylavway7073]

Thank you Becky for getting back to me on adding new chickens to my flock. Update on the sick chicken, she is doing great now! Thank God! I know within the 2nd day what I had done and regretted it... However, I correct it. separated her from the rest and continued feeding her oregano and apple-cider vinegar in the water. Today she is well.. and beautiful.... Thank you!

[@Crow29803]

Thank you. I hope I won’t have to deal with this but I love the education! I only have two birds and it’s just a hobby but I love my two birds so much!

[@CubicCreator136]

My Chicken Had A Virus And Passed Away I Was Crying So Much And So Sad R.I.P My Chicky Baby

[@bagheerawithae7838]

Dude I know your pain! I had a chicken like 2 months ago that passed away from a disease and I couldn't stop crying.

[@CubicCreator136]

@@bagheerawithae7838 thanks for the care. i still mis my chicken

[@bagheerawithae7838]

Anytime for the care. My chickens name was big peap.

[@josemontalvo4532]

Sorry for your lost!

[@josemontalvo4532]

Thank you for sharing this important sickness to look out for.

[@dawncooper4739]

Thanks Becky! Have a great day🌻! How about a video on coccidiosis?

[@amandacribb2526]

Great advice Becky. Lovely to see your chickens free ranging.. Coop size is so important. And how much garden space they have access to. I like your idea of one bird per person per household. Good sound advice 💓💓💓

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahahaha thanks☀️❤️☀️

[@officerfriendly1230]

@@BeckysHomestead I love your videos

[@dreamzofhorses]

I live in Southern California and our chickens are being "plagued" with Virtulant Newcastle Disease. The state is having to cull entire flocks if one chicken in the flock tests positive for it. There is a protocol for how to decontaminate to prevent the spreading, warnings against moving chickens, etc. but people often don't know or don't follow and it's spreading city by city, county by county. We are surrounded by outbreaks and a case was found in a nearby city. Everyone is holding their breath in my area as it hasn't yet reached us. If you love your chickens and they are a part of your pet family, this is very heartbreaking.

[@bajajwkwkjdjdhdhd2121]

i love chickens. i would cry if they died

[@syedaanjum896]

God bless you amen. Your way of sharing is good because it's concise, to the point, very helpful and attractive.

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

Spraying vinegar water will NOT kill Merriks. We lost our best momma chicken to it. I held her in my arms as she passed after the vet gave her the shot to be put down. Its not funny. Its Highly contagious. Not everyone will get sick and pass but if one has it they All have it. Consult a Vet ASAP if your bird gets a limp wing or they lose function in their legs one at a time.

[@trevorbryant5081]

Becky! First, I just love you. Second, I wish I had found you BEFORE I got my chickens. So glad I found you now!

[@lisaterry9217]

We had external foul pocks about 5 years ago when we lived on Ca. It ran its course and all survived. They didn't lay when they were sick.

[@dianereinhart9712]

Becky, I bought a flock of peeps from a tractor supply store in Bowling Green Ohio. Some of the birds were infected with Marek's disease. I've isolated two chickens that have paralyzed legs but used my own supplements to nurse them back from death but the paralysis is still there and both chickens are eating well but I know they have no quality of life and I must destroy them, Sadly. It's hard coming to terms with killing them now as they seem to enjoy each other's company and are both eating together. ❤ today I found a batam, part silky with a large hard lump mass on its left upper thigh, it seems there's no end to this as all of my 40+ chickens were raised together. 😢

[@eternal_nomad]

I believe chicks I bought at a Rural King store near me were also infected with Marek's. First and last time buying chicks from farm supply store for me!

[@dianereinhart9712]

@@eternal_nomadalso, they have harmed us-trespassed, we have a claim.

[@eternal_nomad]

@@dianereinhart9712 tractor supply trespassed? How ?

[@cbeauty3619]

Hi Becky, I just discovered you and I really enjoy your videos. Of course I subscribed and I purchased your book. I appreciate you sharing all your skills with us . Thank you.

[@willdwyer6782]

Where I live, chicks sold at Tractor Supply Company and other retail outlets are vaccinated for Marek's before they're shipped to the store.

[@MrEunderwood]

How'd you find that out? I was under the impression that TSC sold unvaccinated chicks. I live in Louisiana though

[@candlebarkhorses]

I have a chicken that appears to have had mareks disease - one leg not working, then other one not perfect, couldn't stand or move around much - but she didn't go off feed and I kept on own in a cage for 3 weeks with clean water and chick crumbles (with antibiotic). she is now back walking. The toes on the first leg that went still don't spread quite properly. No sign of improvement for first 2 weeks. Ihave had others that die from similar...but usually find them too late. Do you think this would be mareks disease? or could it be something else?

[@roxannejones7959]

Hey Becky. TY for the video. I have a bantam chicken that is now 15 years old. She quit laying eggs 3 years ago. Any idea how long a chicken lives? Thanks again.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahahaha she sounds like a good one. She is special☀️❤️☀️

[@bumbygrl]

Wow

[@Justinian506]

Roxanne Jones they live like 8 years

[@roxannejones7959]

@@Justinian506 Apparently not. Lol.

[@jaybirdeclipse3971]

Backyards have a love span of 15-20+ years if taken care of properly! We have one who is currently 8!

[@rh5022]

You are great 👍 thank you. In 2022 I bought 20 chicks from cackle. The ones that lived to be 5 and 6 months got sick and died 😪. They had paralyzed feet were cold stopped eating however the ones from tractor supply lived and are doing great. Was it coccidos. Can't spell it lol.

[@micahfaulds2173]

every year around may my chickens get sick and start dying. last year i managed to isolate my chicken as she got sick and kept her in my room. she survived unlike the others. i still don’t know which one it was but thx for this vid

[@grass5422]

quick question, does mareks happen when chickens are cramped up all day in a dirty coop, like the dander and dust gets collected and the chicken inhales it and then the virus spreads?

[@karinamcwilliams6582]

I'm wondering if Rooster poop is harmful. My friend let's his Rooster sleep on top of his refrigerator and in the morning there is poop all over the top. Of course being a guy he doesn't always clean it up right away. Is this harmful to humans? I liked your video. Thank you. Any advice would be helpful b

[@robertkatekaru887]

Fowl pox is also transmitted by mosquitoes and other biting insects. Our birds came down with the virus very quickly after being introduced outside as they were not inoculated. Luckily, they all survived. We have lots of mosquitoes in our area and much more prevalent after dusk.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Mosquitoes are the deadliest things on the planet ☀️❤️☀️

[@Fareed63]

Hello from Pakistan. I am a big fan of ur vdos and always learned new thing. VDOs are very informative and helpful in keeping hens at home.

[@personyay4397]

You should do a 2019 homestead tour

[@allyssehannaway625]

Wildcowgirl 22 YES

[@gardensofthevalley8552]

I love this video. It is so helpful to know what kind of chicken diseases are out there.

[@brysonfourreaux1394]

Hi Mrs. Becky thank you for the information have a great day 😊

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks, you too☀️❤️☀️

[@Levimillsap07]

Mine had the mareks thank you for describing what happened i was so sad i thought it was my fault i didnt know what happened

[@ericsgreenthumbgardening4889]

I have always used vinegar, garlic,and oregeno in my chicken water. No problems so far. Great video.

[@nyozekii7567]

What is the ingredient measurements to water ratio that you use?

[@ericsgreenthumbgardening4889]

@@nyozekii7567 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar. 1 clove crushed garlic. Oregeno as much as you desire. I have a 1 gallon waterer.

[@nyozekii7567]

@@ericsgreenthumbgardening4889 Thank you!

[@Tammylynn64]

@@ericsgreenthumbgardening4889 what form is the oregano in ? is it fresh greens or dried or in a liquid form like a tea or oil or tincture..?

[@lebanesedude5190]

Great combination

[@scottpinardi4991]

One of my birds has Mareks now she can’t feed her self or walk.I feed her water and food I am afraid I will have to put her down. What’s the most humane way to put her down I don’t want let her just starve because I do feed her she will not eat. This just plain sucks you get attached to these little girls.thanks Scott

[@stanlee1857]

My 6 year old daughter loves you Becky

[@BeckysHomestead]

Oh, that is so sweet❤️💋

[@mariagomez6279]

Thank you Becky for all this information

[@doggiedorrito5896]

They always run too me when ever I show up. I love chickens... and my dogs

[@samg3730]

Love your videos. And your chickens are absolutely stunning

[@JesusOrtiz-ow7zu]

I bought 14 chicks from a breeder and when they hit about 18 months they almost all died but a couple the ones I've had and been breeding never get sick they might have a better immune system since I've had them for awhile at my farm

[@critterfestsanctuary2446]

In a classroom full of little kids voice. YESSS MISS BECKYYY ughh.

[@cuoredsole3748]

I love you Becky. Thankyou.

[@dianepicard6198]

Hi Becky, I’m thinking on getting 2 maybe 3 chickens because that’s all we are permitted in the city. Before getting chickens I’m taking lots of notes. My question is how big should the coop be for 3 chickens. For example 3 feet by 5 feet would that be large enough. Thank you for sharing your videos I’m enjoying them very much.

[@doggiedorrito5896]

I love these videos and i really hope you make more!

[@Levimillsap07]

Omg i just moved to a place that came with chickens i had 10 and they died off till there was 3 i pulled the 4th one and now three are living you just described what the symptoms were like thank you

[@karenhorn6685]

Excellent video! Thanks Becky! Karen from Indiana!

[@anonz975]

Marek's is a herpes virus that is shed through dander, if one bird has it most likely ALL of them have a latent form already (and may have had it for years). Most flocks in my area have it (Middle GA). Healthy birds can live a lifetime and never show signs but STRESSED birds, especially young adolescents being picked on during integration can succumb. Like herpes in humans it is triggered by stress, but in the case of chickens an outbreak is usually fatal for the bird that was affected. I lost some young birds to Marek's a few years ago, now I only add birds when one of my adult hens goes broody and will raise tiny chicks with the flock (which prevents stress from integration). Since I have done that I have not lost a bird to Marek's for 3+ years. Though I did get some herpes meds from my vet (Valtrex made for humans) and if a bird is injured or otherwise sick I give them that to prevent the already stressed bird from getting an active form of Marek's (it has not been tested on chickens but seems to work fine here). As stated my flock has had it for years, some of my birds are 7 or 8 years old and perfectly healthy

[@BeckysHomestead]

The problem with that is your "healthy" looking birds spread the virus their whole lives. It is much better to cull them and raise virus free birds☀️❤️☀️

[@anonz975]

The virus is spread by wild birds OR by people that visit feed stores and other places and pick up infected dander. Culling birds at the first hint of illness is very reason chickens die from common "mild" ailments like Marek's when wild birds do NOT. I will not cull my flock, there are breeders that produce very resistant birds simply because they are smart enough NOT to cull and they raise healthier chickens as a result. Their lives are worth more than the $2 for a new chick.

[@cj597]

Becky's Homestead Totally agree with you Becky! Poultry diseases are at their worst at the moment in England. Culling is the way to go. All birds should be vaccinated to LQ at hatch. Otherwise, you are spreading your chickens’ disease, people visiting are picking up your birds’ diseases through dander and poo. People need to practice stricter and harsher biosecurity, there should also be more education available on this. I live in a high risk area, all my birds are vaxxed to LQ but I still practice very high quality biosecurity. What many don’t realise when their birds are ill is that they are suffering. It’s not just something they pick up and keep in their pocket. It affects them physically. You are also endangering other’s birds’ health. Again, I 100% agree and it’s great to see you talking about this!

[@cj597]

Anon Z Wild birds DO die from the diseases which have been bred in domestic poultry. Continuing to breed ill poultry and sell these birds to people is very irresponsible and a very serious issue. Here in the UK you could be fined and even prosecuted as diseases like Mareks are notifiable, meaning if you see or know of ill birds, you are obliged to contact DEFRA. I’d assume purposely breeding and distributing ill birds would have harsher consequences.

[@iwona4685]

I just discovered that garlic works great for cold sores in humans. I wonder if it would have good result in treating Marek's... if chickens can have garlic that is.

[@iwona4685]

I just got an UVC lamp for home to kill bacteria and viruses. I don't have chickens (yet) but it's recommended for other things like chicken coups and pet areas. Do you have any experience with that? What about colloidal silver for chickens?

[@roxannejones7959]

Hello Iwona, UV light can be beneficial, but then again, natural UV light from the sun is good too. I would not use colloidal silver because of the possibility of silver building up in the tissues especially the heart valves. There are a few people allergic to silver and that could be harmful.

[@iwona4685]

Right, but how do you get the UV light from the sun inside the chicken coup?

[@iwona4685]

Aside from the few people allergic to silver, honestly I have never heard of such person, can colloidal silver help chickens?

[@roxannejones7959]

Lol. Just affix your UV light up in there, but know it can't prevent everything. Chickens are pretty tough really. Good food, clean roomy space, fresh water and there ya go.

[@roxannejones7959]

@@iwona4685 Do what you want.

[@rollmeister]

Great advice & I love your hat & outfit.

[@jaydenvaughn4422]

Love this video becky

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks☀️❤️☀️

[@OceanSwimmer]

Great information, Becky. I can't believe how gorgeous your white rooster is! What breed is he?! He sure knows he's handsome ; )

[@doggiedorrito5896]

Im an animal lover and in Liberia, I actually have lots of chickens, and dogs in my yard

[@tuna2583]

I watch this all the time

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks, please share☀️❤️☀️

[@JanColdwater]

WTG Becky! Great video! I see ppl put ACV in their water daily as a preventative. Do you do this as well?

[@BeckysHomestead]

I do put it in during the summer☀️❤️☀️

[@mcampbell4556]

Becky HELP! I think my chicken is anemic. She has a very pale comb and runny watery stool. She is eating and drinking but not as active as the rest. What can I do for her?

[@suzannemarieclinton1635]

Love your look! And your looking slimmer and slimmer.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks☀️❤️☀️

[@dmark6699]

Any kind of Pox is very contagious through the open lesions or close contact, weather its chicken, monkey etc

[@cj597]

Even keeping them in isolation until the symptoms have cleared doesn’t do much. The bird is now a carrier for life and will pass that disease on to the others it lives with. This applies to all poultry diseases/viruses.

[@ladyvirgo013]

I love and appreciate your channel

[@rgcumba6226]

Hello. Good day. What I do is feed my chickens fermented feeds. At the same time, I add garlic and apple cider to their water. Is that okay? Or will it cancel out eachother's positive effects?

[@scotthall9525]

Ok Becky, I have a couple questions I didn't hear answered in this video. First of all say I have laying Hens and feeder chickens total chicken 50. I keep feeders separate from laying Hens but say I find one chicken with either type of pocks virus. After removing that one chicken should I 100% check all other chickens? Or maybe just to be on the safe side go ahead a start watering all the chickens with the Apple Cider Vinegar mix or is there an issue with the vinegar? I didn't hear you say if you find one after removing it what about the rest to me it doesn't sound safe to waste time and slowly keep an eye on the other birds I would think you would want to react right away in some manner. Then as far as treating the Hen house for 6 weeks with the 50/50 mix wouldn't that create a bad insect problem possibly even termites because Apple Cider vinegar attracts insects big time

[@Lucydxnn]

Hi Becky great video. I would love to get a 2 chickens and will probably build your chicken tractor. But I don't have much space to let them out as well as I have two out door cats that kill pigeons and birds and I also have two gun dogs and there's some foxs in our area too. What do you suggest I should do to keep the chickens safe if I get some and in minimum space? Thank you.

[@BeckysHomestead]

With all that going on, you will have to build a sturdy wooden hen house and a strong fully enclosed run. Keep in mind, Chickens stress easy and when hens are stressed they don't lay well. Pick a quite shady (dark shade for the hen house) spot in your yard and give it a try. Go to my website Beckyshomestead.com then click Chickens. I have made lots of videos to help you get it right☀️❤️☀️

[@Lucydxnn]

@@BeckysHomestead I would love to do that but I don't have a lot of space to do so 😔

[@personyay4397]

Home & Garden Hobbies for Home Edders if your only getting 2 chickens there are a lot of sturdy coops at tractor supply or other places that carry chicken coops they are pretty small but they have enough room for 2 chickens to be happy and healthy

[@tequila2900]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🙏🏻

[@firekilller13]

If a hen has merix is it safe to eat?

[@yahsomeacres7816]

You can add oak tea to the chickens water. I give all my animals oak tea, my chickens have never been sick. If you have oak trees (all oak trees good) you can take any part of an oak tree as long as it is alive,(except acorns)boil it in water as long as you wish. I prefer to make my tea dark which you can get with the root. Leaves will give you a light to dark tea depending on the amount of leaves you use. You can also use branches, because of the inner bark,(no need to strip away the outer bark.) You can also reuse the oak, just let it air dry. I let mine sit on a plastic lid in my cabinet. You only need to change the leaves, branches or root when the water no longer changes color. My husband and I also drink oak tea, we like it sweet, hot or cold. You can not over dose so feel free to drink as much as you want. Oak is an antidote as well, so if someone or an animal is in need of an antidote this helps. I have used oak a few times as an antidote, sometimes you don't even know you need an antidote. You can also use the tea as a wash for poison ivy and other rashes.

[@deannacummings7012]

Yes,oak tree tea is great to for fungal infections too such as athletes foot!

[@esthererui5864]

Great video. Love from Nagaland.

[@margieclements6177]

I have a hen yesterday that I noticed was was walking as she was drunk or losing her balance. What to do?

[@littlebutterfly1111]

My four hens had it at about 6 months. They survived through it. Poor babies..

[@scottsmith4111]

Hey Becky good video I enjoyed it thank you and could you do any videos on horses

[@lebanesedude5190]

I underestimated chicken viruses in 2018 and i lost a flock of 150 chickens( clone virus) . Now in 2020 i started again with 230 chickens and this time no joking with viruses.

[@lebanesedude5190]

@Blue Skies i vaccinated them this year for flu and clone and i have no issues till now and they are growing. Clone is a virus that hits the respiratory organs of the chicken and the results can be drastic to a flock. It's so hard to cure so you have to get your flock vaccinated.

[@kimleese7111]

Hi Becky! I love your channel and it’s been very helpful! My chickens have Bumblefoot, do you have any videos on how to treat Bumblefoot?

[@h.r.romeroauthor8516]

Becky I have 4 hens and I keep their coop very clean, but I notice when I go out to even just check for eggs I get asthma. I am using pine flake bedding but I'm not allergic to pine. What could be going on with me? I've never had asthma like symptoms before I got hens and I'm 47 years old. I've been checked out and the doc says its just asthma. Could the hens be causing this?

[@BeckysHomestead]

Your probably allergic to them. Ware a dust mask and see if that helps. ☀️❤️☀️

[@h.r.romeroauthor8516]

thank you, Becky

[@kcmgfarm2389]

Great video, also love your outfit 👍

[@Laccy41]

I think my new chicken has it. Got free chicken when bought coop off fbook market 😞 hope my others don’t get ! They’re separated now. Have been cause it was mean to my younger ones. Thank You

[@lindahilger8488]

BECKY,,That was a super great video!!! I have a question for you and I hope you can answer it......What is it with apple cider vinegar? It's used for worms and different viruses flu 's. And white vinegar for cleaning coops and it kills all kinds of different bugs. But what is in the apple cider vinegar that works so well? I don't get it. And why is it only the organic kind that works on all this stuff??? Thank you ..Linda in Florida 🌴🌴

[@mandyspice8588]

Organic apple cider vinger has mother...it is not sterilized. Therefore all the micro good stuff is there that does kill the illness is available.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Apple cider vinegar just helps the body a bit. It's not magic. ☀️❤️☀️

[@brysonfourreaux1394]

Hi Mrs Becky sunshine just wondering if you have any ideas for me because I am starting a backyard flock so if you have any ideas for new chicken owners that would be helpful thank you p.s. I'm watching the live stream

[@user-tm7tw9tu7b]

I am new to having chickens. I thought they were not allowed to have bread. Please correct me.

[@thedisgrace9446]

Becky if I have 2 hens I raised since chicks that love me would it be ok to get a dog? If you respond it would really help. Also I love your channel so much!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BeckysHomestead]

95 percent of dogs will kill chickens. You have to pick a good dog. Most breeds have some good, smart dogs. I always say it is the dog, not the breed. Maybe just wait on the dog for now☀️❤️☀️

[@littlebutterfly1111]

I have had several types of dogs over the years with bunnies that free ranged and hens. My dogs learned that they were part of the family or herd. After a few corrections. They learned not to bother the other pets. However I never left my dogs unsupervised with them.

[@SK-nd7db]

one of my hens has a messy behind. She's been that way for about 6 months. Is this serious? She looks & acts normal eats good, just that messy behind looks a little gross.

[@lesliejacobs1439]

Color beautiful on you! But you are always beautiful.

[@biglou4452]

Thank you Becky for the info🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@UziFlores]

How to you clean a cage for marxis because one of my peacocks has it and died and know I want to use that pen for my chickens but I don’t know how to clean it

[@karenyounger2314]

Your the Only one that talks about health care. What part of Ct. Are you from? I am from Darien.

[@suslufi]

should I get 12 chickens? it says that in my coop you can fit twelve chickens. But I'm going to get 3 silkies, 3 Orpingtons, 3 austrolorps, and 3 easter eggers but I'm thinking it'll be fine if I get the amount that it says you can fit in there cus the silkys are small so..... it might actually be like ten chickens

[@brendariley8260]

Becky can you please please advise me. If you have your chicks vaccinated or vaccinate your chickens do you then have to vaccinate all subsequent new members of your flock? I'm hearing from people that if you vaccinate any of your flock then they can or will become carriers of whatever your vaccinating them for. That doesn't sound correct to me as that is not how vaccines work in us mammals. Can you advise me please, I new to this and don't want to mess up.

[@carjun2]

Depends on if it’s a live virus vaccine and if the chicken had a robust immune system when vaccinated.

[@LadyKerowin]

Love your videos, bought your book 😊 How do you manage dogs and chickens? More specifically dog poop around free range chickens.

[@debbielaws7364]

Becky, I watched your life show on Thursday Evening and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surprised to hear that you are from Connecticut!! I live in CT. Which town were you living in?

[@herlindagarcia3113]

Hello I love your videos very informative. I have a question can we eat the eggs if your chickens have fowl pox in the wobblers? Please let me know thank you!!

[@charlenesessionskandl5401]

???

[@scpiencerea1123]

Hey Becky thanks for the video one of my chickens make noise when breathes what should i do?

[@Tfflicks]

Love your videos! Can you plz tell us how to avoid getting Ocular Histoplasmos from chicken poo? Thank you.

[@TheBlackdiamond88]

My Tom turkeys got into a fight one of them were really beat up he had blood on his head but he never stood back up he was paralized it could be a disease or he had a broken back from the fight he lasted over 5 weeks but I couldn’t save him I had to clean him up everyday when I moved him away from his poop it was so sad

[@Rainbow_professionalism_dash]

I love your amazing useful content Becky!❤️ Also, how is your black astralorp that had four chicks? How are they can you make a updated video on them? Also was it them on the bckground? And lastly how is Dandy so fat & healthy what do you feed just the rooster?❤️

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks so much, I just made a video on what I feed a couple weeks ago. All my videos are easy to find on my website Beckyshomestead.com then click Chickens☀️❤️☀️

[@Rainbow_professionalism_dash]

Becky's Homestead your welcome❤️ Okay thank you!❤️

[@r_z_t_17]

It's so funny when the chicken randomly runs across at 8:38

[@rebeccaschepp3096]

What kind of rooster do you have???

[@andreablaufuss5147]

Great video, Becky! Do you raise Silkies ( black chickens?) Was wondering what makes their bones black?

[@solarsun5489]

Becky / are there any sightings of Bigfoot in your area ?

[@bajajwkwkjdjdhdhd2121]

what chickens do you have becky?

[@lesliejacobs1439]

Great info ..thank you!

[@bartsexton1652]

What do u give to the respiratory disease

[@Kamakazemusix]

Mareks just killed five of my chickens this week :( 😢 it was very saddening

[@meililean7346]

Hi Becky. I love your videos and have learnt so much from watching them. One of my young hens had the external fowl pox at 4 months. She recovered well. About a month later, another young hen (5months) fell ill and refused to eat. I'm wondering if she contracted the internal fowl pox. Poor thing seems so miserable and needs to be fed using a syringe into her mouth. It has been 2.5 weeks already. Do you think she has z chance to live or is it better to just cull it to end her misery?

[@BeckysHomestead]

Is she getting any better at all? Maybe blend up some meat and water to feed her. It sounds like she has the internal type to me☀️❤️☀️

[@meililean7346]

@@BeckysHomestead Thank you for your advice. Unfortunately, I have to put an end to her misery as she stopped wanting to eat or drink even with our help 😢

[@kass.6206]

I went to my mother inlaws farm and she has like 25-30 hens/chickens. I love farm fresh eggs so i get excited about eggs. My 2nd day at the farm im seeing dead hens around. Dead, no wound or any indications it has been attacked by something. My MIL said she gets that all the time, they just die 😑. And that is why she keeps a lot of chickens. My MIL is not the cleanest person in the world. And obviously she was not taking care of the chickens well.Anyway just incase i stopped eating eggs from her farm . But the thing is she gives away her chicken eggs and meat to her neighbors😲. I told her not to or at least find out first why and how they died but she said no worries. I always wondered what killed those hens🤔.

[@roxannejones7959]

It could be a host of things. Overcrowding, poor sanitation, and poor diet contribute to diseases that take their toll. Dead chickens need to be removed. Good luck educating them. Many people do not respect animals. This is cruelty. Birds are some of the most intelligent beings known.

[@evelyngoodshot-segovia4978]

I have a chicken who has a wheezing problem. I don't know what it is. She appears healthy.

[@Acts-tv8os]

Question, what kind of Rooster is the white one with the Beard ?

[@kymarah]

I handled a chicken and got chicken flu from a few years ago. I have never had the flu before.

[@johniac7078]

Bird flus can not directly infect humans.

[@kymarah]

@@johniac7078 its rare but yes it can happen. My doctor said I had chicken flu. Look it up.

[@kymarah]

@@johniac7078 I am one out of 1,000 people that got it. Exactly rear.