As if the anticipation of the hatch isn't enough, we have to sit and wait for them to do normal chick stuff. And we keep hatching them out. Its the same stress every time.
The definition of insanity if repeating the same action over and over expecting a different result. Apparently chick hatchers are clinical.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101
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Hehehe! we sure are!
I originally watched "Arrested Development" when it was on TV. It was one of those shows with a loyal following, but not enough to keep it going. I got the DVDs when they came out, and then I ordered Netflix just to see the new Season 4. It's my favorite of all time.Oh my gosh, I didn't think there was anyone else that had heard of that show! I love it! I've got the first three seasons on DVD.I haven't had the chance to see the 4th season yet, though, because we don't have Netflix.
Oddly enough, my Chemistry teacher likes Breaking Bad. I've never seen it.
I'm with you, though. I haven't watched much TV in many years, since I have the chickens to keep me busy. I make time for favorites, though. Can't live without my Doctor Who fix.
ok thank you for answering I understood that dont know why they got to write stuff with words longer then the alphabet. I am going to book mark the link you gave too. thanks again.I'm by no means an expert, but I will do my best to answer your questions with what knowledge I do have on the topic.
Marek's disease is a nasty viral disease that leaves the sufferers as carriers. Typically, it causes tumor growth and paralysis of the legs and sometimes wings. Less often, you hear of things like ocular deformity.
It cannot be cured and transfers from bird to bird via dander, which can be picked up at shows, feed stores, and swap meets if infected birds are present. This is why biosecurity is important--don't wear the same clothes from any of these places around your birds! It does not transmit from mother hen to egg, so hatching eggs from Marek's positive flocks are safe.
There are vaccines, but they really only work if given to the birds within the first 48 hours or so after hatching. The vaccine does not cause the disease and will not make vaccinated birds carriers, but if they come into contact later on with Marek's disease they will become asymptomatic carriers. This means they will carry and pass on the disease, but not show any symptoms of it.
It is contagious only to birds, and I believe it only affects chickens under normal conditions. It does not transfer from bird to mammal in any way. You and your critters are safe from infection.
This is an awesome article about Marek's and it's written in a way that's pretty easy to understand. Check it out if you want to know more: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq
thanks guys for all the answers. I have seen allot of people talking about this and ... I like to know WHAT they are talking about so I can follow ya know.chick rookie~ Don't feel silly-- learning is what we're all here for! The only reason I figured it was litter and not food is because I've seen cat litter like that before.
Here's a basic explanation of Marek's Disease from my "Chicken Health for Dummies" book.
Marek's Diseaseis a common virus that is very contagious. The thing is that even if a large flock becomes "infected" with it, only a small amount of the flock infected with the Marek's virus actually become diseased. That's the part that's confusing, I think.
Marek's Disease causes tumors and there are four forms of the disease: Skin, Nerve, Eye, and Internal organs.
It's nearly always fatal.
The Marek's vaccination does not prevent a chicken from becoming infected, but it does a good job preventing tumors and death from the Disease.
To be effective, the vaccine must be given early-- like a day or so old.
I am! I usually just watch their documentaries, but I just finished watching Seasons 1 & 2 of Downton Abbey, so don't spill the beans! Have you seen any of Jimmy Fallon's parodies of Downton Abbey called Downton Sixby (studio 6-B)? You can google them; they are hilarious.
I've also loved series on other stations like Breaking Bad, Arrested Development, Lost, and many more. Variety is nice. Haha. Actually, since I became a chicken addict, I don't watch much TV anymore because Im outside with my hens, on the thread, or doing work. In that order.
I see what looks like a dagger on his right hip; is that to keep you in line lol.
At least it sounded like a strangled crow. I think it was his first crow ever! I guess he was just being held back from letting his inner Roo sing out by little Linus who left a few days ago. This breed is so docile it is unreal. I think I am going to trek to Ohio to get a partridge female for him (unless anyone will have chicks in month or so). I am also considering tackling a Lavender Cochin project next year 
