I’ve done deep research, talked to several certified poultry specialist veterinarians and have experienced many respiratory diseases of poultry. I love to educate others about chicken ailments and more.
LONG STORY SHORT—
I lost my flock in November of 2020 to several different respiratory diseases such as Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT), Mycoplasma Gallispeticum (MG/CRD) and Fowl Cholera. Per the law of my state, I was forced to depopulate all birds on my property. Ever since then, I've educated myself and multiple poultry owners about how they can protect their own flocks from such diseases with strict biosecurity and testing. Wether you’re a breeder or not, I believe that ALL flock owners should practice strict biosecurity with their birds, so they don't experience what I had to go through.
I have a group dedicated to the subject of respiratory diseases, if you'd like to check it out or join, here's a link— www.facebook.com/groups/allaboutchickenrespiratorydiseasesandmore/
I also own several other pets besides my chickens, turkeys, ducks and guinea fowl; this includes dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, parrots, horses and even goats!
EQUINE—
Hawkeye - 23 year old Bay Appaloosa gelding
Nimbus - 3 year old Black Tennessee Walker gelding
Maia - 10 year old Shetland Pony mare
Thumbelina - 1 year old Shetland Pony mare
Sally - 26 year old Chestnut Quarter Horse mare
Moonshine - 1 year old Black & White Spotted Draft gelding
Ashe - 1 year old Standard Jenny
Penelope - 12 year old White Appaloosa mare
Macchiato - 1 year old Miniature Horse colt
Jack - 7 year old Miniature Paint Jack
DOGS—
Benji - 14 year old male Cockapoo
Cinnamon - 14 year old female Dachshund / Shih Ztu
Minxie - 14 year old female Dachshund / Shih Ztu
Bandit - 7 year old male German Shepherd
Luna - 3 year old female Goldendoodle
CATS—
Katie - 4 year old female Calico
Alaska - 5 year old white mix
BIRDS (NON-POULTRY)—
Kirby - 18 year old male Blue Crowned Conure
Alice - 2 year old female Cockatiel
Buddy - 37 year old male Cockatoo
Pebbles - 2 year old female House Sparrow
GOATS—
Ethel - Nigerian Dwarf doe
Sue - Nigerian Dwarf doe
Germimi - Nigerian Dwarf doe
Iris - Nigerian Dwarf doe
Romeo - Nigerian Dwarf buck
Skywalker Jedi - Nigerian Dwarf buck
Daisy - Nigerian Dwarf doe
Maggie - Pygmy / Nigerian Dwarf doe
Mayo - Saanen doe
Cool Whip - Saanen doe
Annie - Nigerian Dwarf doe
Faith - Mini Nubian doe
Hope - Mini Nubian doe
Evee - Pygmy / Nigerian Dwarf doe
Dawn - Nigerian Dwarf doe
Jellybean - Pygmy / Nigerian Dwarf doe
Dudley - Nigerian Dwarf buck
RABBITS / BUNNIES—
Apollo - Holland Lop buck
Marble - English Angora doe
Luki - Holland Lop buck
Smokey - Mini Rex buck
Chestnut - Mini Rex / Netherland Dwarf buck
Jezabel - Mini Lop / Lionhead doe
Pepper - Mini Lop / Flemish Giant doe
My family and I raise poultry. Whenever we run into a problem, I like to come here and ask for help/suggestions.
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Poultry Farmer & Educator
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I have done deep, DEEP research, talked to several certified poultry specialist veterinarians and have experienced many different respiratory diseases of poultry— so I have A LOT of knowledge to share on the subject! I run a Facebook group that's helped over 11,000+ people with their birds. I love to educate others about poultry ailments, behaviors and more!