Hello! My name is Jessica. I’m not new to this page but I am new to posting on it. My family has a hobby farm with cats, dogs, goats, sheep, “mini” pigs, fish, an emu, and all types of other birds.
I’ve had chickens for about 12 years now and I pretty much like to collect all breeds because I love their diversity and getting to know more about them. I could sit outside and watch my birds for hours.
Aside from chickens, we also have turkeys, geese, pheasants, Muscovies, and an emu named Charlie who thinks he’s a dog. I used to have quail and a few peacocks but the quail stressed me out and the peacocks decided they wanted a new home one day and just took off. My emu still loves me though!
Unfortunately, after an amazing run of 12 years, I believe I finally have Marek’s disease in my flock, so I’ve created an account to seek advice.
I look forward to getting to talk to many of you.
I’ve had chickens for about 12 years now and I pretty much like to collect all breeds because I love their diversity and getting to know more about them. I could sit outside and watch my birds for hours.
Aside from chickens, we also have turkeys, geese, pheasants, Muscovies, and an emu named Charlie who thinks he’s a dog. I used to have quail and a few peacocks but the quail stressed me out and the peacocks decided they wanted a new home one day and just took off. My emu still loves me though!
Unfortunately, after an amazing run of 12 years, I believe I finally have Marek’s disease in my flock, so I’ve created an account to seek advice.
I look forward to getting to talk to many of you.
Welcome to Backyard Chickens! Enjoy your time here.
It sure is becoming more common. Have you added any new birds lately? Marek's can also be picked up from the environment as well if you live near any of these large chicken egg farms. Dander blows on the wind. Hopefully you can get the advice you need here on BYC.
