Why Do Chicken Keepers Keep Doing This? My First RANT
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- Henlo! I am The President of Chickenlandia and I want to welcome you to Chickenlandia, a magical place where my pet chickens (and a few ducks) live an awesome life. Thank you for watching this video about something that’s really been bugging me about some backyard chicken keepers. Hope you love it! #chickenlandia #welcometochickenlandia #backyardchickens
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How sweet is Jolene's adorably SWEET FACE?????
She is so darling! HOW did it happen that no one selected this beautiful, healthy, sweet girl?
So sweet! Your singing is not bad either! 😊
@@lisagardner9798 Whuh? You've never heard me sing, and trust me--you're lucky for that, haha!
Sweet girl is lucky to call Chickenlandia her home.
Oh my God I wish I could kiss her through the screen
I kept my four chickens in my shower during last year's sub-zero weather and forecasted ice and snow storms, knowing that my wheelchair would not navigate that environment without risk, considering the arctic temps and winds.
It was challenging, to say the least. It lasted one week. I've since tweaked my set up, hoping I don't have to make that choice again.
Funny note: during that time, I called my son and asked him, "Remember how I used to get you to smile for pictures when you were little?"
He answered, "Yeah, you'd always say, 'chickens in the shower'."
"Well, guess what?" 😂😂😂
😂😂 Thanks for the laugh!🐣 Your awesome!🐏✝️💜🕊️🎗️🐎🦄🦁🧸🌈
😂😂😂
Sooo funny...and caring of you.
lol 😂
Spring 2023 I picked 3 Hen peeps. Raised them in an 18 gallon plastic tote placed in my Bathtub,as the room is the warmest....
PS: Sounds like you had trolls squawking.
I was at my local TSC and your book was on the shelf, and I thought to myself, “I KNOW HER!!!!” Even though I don’t *know you, I thought it was really cool to see you succeeding, even in my small town. Bravo, friend!
I purchased her book several months ago. It's really a great source of information.
you were looking at the baby chicks werent you? lol, watch out for chicken math I was at a tsc yesterday and the babies were just so cute. my logic and self control and ability to forsee trouble saves me everyime from chicken math.
Aww thank you so much!!
That’s where I saw Dahlia on a shelf! I had to bring her on home with me ❤
@@rosesmith6208every time I go into Tractor Supply I end up spending like half an hour just staring at the chicks. LOL! I swear I can even smell their delicious cute fuzziness under the heat lamps. And some of them just stare right up at you with their precious little curious beady chick eyes. It takes every bit of willpower not to take them home.
If you can't say something nice , don't say anything at all.😊 This pearl of wisdom got lost somewhere along the way.
I don't think parents tech that anymore....
Amen!
gotta disagree here, sometimes the best thing you can do is call out evil in progress nip it in the bud so to speak stop it from spreading, change hearts and minds of those who witness. Was it Mark Twain idk, evil flourishes bc good men do nothing
I don't think bringing in your chickens classifies as evil. People think that they should respond to everything.😢
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Thank you Madame President. Your kindness will spread and change the world!!
I hope so!
@WelcometoChickenlandia I subscribed the other day. Love your vids and content. Appreciate your advice on chicken keeping. Keep them coming and keep up the good work. :)
@@WelcometoChickenlandia...Yours is the best imo. Appreciate your enthusiasm and passion on chicken keeping, and your warm, friendly personality and good sense of humor keeps the vids interesting to watch till the very end. I'm now getting my own backyard chickens and I'm really excited about that. Shout out from Cali. God bless.
Those aggressive chicken people are the reason I left my chickens outside during that nasty drop in temperature. I went against my gut reaction because this was my first winter with chickens. My girls are cold hearty but we live in Minnesota and it got very cold. I didn’t bring my chickens inside and one of them got frostbite on the tip of her comb. I felt horrible, I will be trusting my gut from now on.
Another Minnesotan here! We are on a different planet weather wise, we have to go by our gut instincts otherwise our chickens will suffer, not the ones making the comments. I have talked to a couple of new chicken owners who were young and still in college that gave up chickens because they were lost due to cold weather... it can and does take them out.
Who cares what anyone else thinks about what YOU do with YOUR chickens (if you aren't hurting them that is). You do you and what's right for you, your family and chickens and animals! Always follow YOUR gut (instincts)!!!
I have some special needs chickens that live in my house full time and I don't give a damn what anybody else thinks about it!
I pretty much stay off the chicken chats and groups. Too much conflicting info and ppl who think they know stuff. I research illnesses, various topics and look through Chickenlandia videos for info if I need to know something.
Absolutely agree with you .
Apparently I am cruel to keep the cover (clear PVC) on my coop, and awful for not letting the girls free range !! This was on a general benign post asking for opinions on uncovering the runs. Now this was on an Ontario page and we have a vast range of temps. I couldn’t believe the vitriol from this woman when I said I would keep the covers on another few weeks!! Yeah I challenged her and it was fun (I’m just that sort of person!) I ended the back and forth by saying that ‘I’m an awful chicken momma and I hope you’re happy with that!’ She stopped 😂🤣😂 so silly.
I'm from MN also. Just wrote a long Comment above, then saw your post. YES, trust your gut! It's probably the Holy Spirit giving you His discernment! Several of mine have weird combs; I figure it's the desert. They're all cute anyway! And individual!
how is it stupid to bring your birds inside?? I spent good money on my birds and i ADORE my birds! ALL my animals!! My flock has been in a spare bedroom all winter with a fan and windows to open when need be! Heck ive even taken my air purifier in there a couple times!
Yes, I find any excuse to bring one in overnight in the dog cage, just to spoil her and give her lots of attention. It helps the bonding process. Also, when Iam at the Thrift store, I can not tell you how many times I almost bought a baby stroller to take my favorite chicken on walks with me.
Same here ! I love girls ! When I rescued them we had frosts . They were all bald so kept them in the house. When the weather is bad I always let them in. I let them in every single day I really don’t care. I give them treats and show the house . They love it 😂 my birds I , my house , my life and I can do what ever I want 😂 and I wish it to other people . Life is to short
I was thinking the exact same! I see nothing wrong with bringing chickens in the house! I have some special needs chickens that live in my house full time and I don't give a damn what anybody else thinks about it!
I have brought Frizzles inside during extreme temps. I don't see why that should matter to anyone. I have 2 that come in every night and they watch tv (not kidding) then sleep in a dog crate. I let them out in the morning. 1 had a HORRIBLE mother who tried to kill and the other one had a mom who just decided to abandon it. And the temps were dropping so I brought them inside and they became House Chickens. ❤
I have a bantam rooster in my house it lives with a parakeet they are best friends
I live in NY. When we got the smoke from wildfire in Canada. I putted my 6 chickens in my garage 😂 I couldn’t breathe outside. So I thought that my chickens wouldn’t breathe either. 🤷♀️ But this winter we got couple snow days. I was more chill. They did fantastic. It was their first winter, and my first winter with a flock. Update: I didn’t mention that I spent $450 in the Vet to tried to fix a impacted crop of my columbian rock ( the leader of the flock), end up that I fixed doing massage. The Vet just tested for worms. Luckily it wasn’t worm. And few days ago the same chicken started to limping, I checked for bumblefoot. Bingo. It was very tiny bumblefoot. Guess what, I fixed too. She stopped limping. The black dot is gone. She is fine again. My husband laughs and says that I turned to a poultry Vet.
That was really smart of you.
Isn't it a wonderful feeling when you heal one of your chickens. You are a wonderful steward of your flock.
Yes, those fires made the air so terrible! I am down on Long Island and it was bad here too. Worse then the big pine barrens fires we had many years ago. But yeah, you learn to be your own vet since you know your chickens best and well, vets are expensive!
I had a sick chicken named Sophia that I took to the vet. We spent $400 trying to diagnose her. Turns out, she swallowed something metal and had heavy metal poisoning. She was given medication to help flush her system. She never fully recovered her vigor but had a few more good months of life before she passed away peacefully. I had her safely resting in a basket on my kitchen counter when she died😢. She was so sweet. I still miss her, and her picture is there in that little CZcams circle thing next to this comment ❤. Sophia Marie Chicken ❤
@@melanietheisen5681 I also live on Long Island.
The world would be so boring if everyone lived (thought, talked, ate, housed, worshipped, dressed, danced, exercised, etc) exactly in the same way. We are centuries old flesh & bone human beings from differing cultures around the world, of which is an absolutely wonderful thing as far as this old gal is concerned.
Agreed!
We are frightfully and wonderfully made! 😊
AMEN!!
Agree, when two are the same, one is not needed.
I hate my job and always look forward to going home and being greeted by my feathered friends!! I love your videos!
I don’t hate my job. I tolerate it. And my chickens bring me so much joy at the end of a stressful day and week. They are my girls. People at work think I’m weird for calling them my girls and I’m okay with that. They are the most loved chickens compared to those who think they are “just animals”.
I won't say same bout work just normal but still the first thing i do when i get home is check on my hens befo evry thing elsse even if am super tired still first thing i do is check and greet them 😂❤@@jcapre003
They are so much more than chickens! They are our entertainment, our therapy and our best friends! People don’t understand this about me but that’s their problem!
I have 5 house chickens. 2 that never go out. Red only has 1 good leg. She gets a pillow with a puppy pad. Tiny silky rooster is my best friend. He watches your videos with me. He loves tv and mac and cheese. ❤❤❤
Oh my that's so sweet❤
I give my birds the run of half my house. I laid down vinyl runners on the carpet and put down mats where they like to hang out. I made them hendoors with flaps like a walk-in beer cooler and they come and go as they please. And I LOVE it! It's a delight to look up and see a hen parade coming through the house on its way out the front door. My birds share my life, and I am so lucky to share theirs.
@@Susie_Floozie I tore out all my carpet and went with concrete. Tried having a little goat in my bathroom. Didn't go well. Lol
I have one house hen. She was the only hatch of the dozen Ameraucana hatching eggs that my husband bought. My 2 existing flocks will not accept her, so she spends nights inside and days in a wire cage among my chickens. I named her 'Peace' and I love her😊
@@heidinolen873 WHOA, hahaha! It's the mammals that'll getcha every time!
Hey, I bet you could use the Double Splatula method I came up with! Get two unslotted spatulas: One is wide flexy plastic with a raised lip where it joins the handle--that's the collector. The other is a narrow aluminum spatula--it's the scraper. Hold the collector flat at the edge of a dook, and place the scraper upright/edge-down on the other side of it. Scrape the dook into the collector, then dump it into a plastic bag, the terlit, or compost heap. Go back to hit the wet spots with disinfectant and paper towel. It's made my life with indoor hens so much easier!
This morning when I went to let my chickens out, I found that my little Philamenia (Buff Orpington), of 3 1/2 years passed away. For the past two months, I did everything in my power i.e., vitamin B, antibiotics, hand feeding and providing her water via pipette for the past week (she stopped drinking on her own), to help her to no avail. She gave out. Needless to say, I was devastated and remember a few videos ago you spoke about sometimes feeling like giving up. I felt this way too, especially because I like you, love my chickens. However, I told myself "I did the best I could, and all living creatures will pass away at some point." This has given me solace. In any event, thank you for all you do!
awww so sad you gave her loving support her body was just ready to say enough, when chickens stop eating and drinking on their own usually that is my cue they probably wont make it even t ho I still try just incase I am wrong.
I am so sorry for your loss that I am weeping. I have a treasured Buff Orpington whom I love--Goldie was a neglected bird who stole my heart, so when she got deathly ill, I stole her from her awful owners. My impulsive act was fueled by outrage, but it set me on a path of pure joy. Over the past five years, my grief for my other fallen birds has always been overwhelming and long lasting, and I worry how I can possibly handle it when it comes time to lose my GoGo. Thank you for loving your girl so totally. The best thing we can do is be a hen's best friend, and you served your sweetheart with shining love and dedication. I hope your grief passes soon and leaves you with the warm glow of sweet memories, Love.
Sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose any of our birds!
Thank you for your kind sentiments. @@Susie_Floozie
Thank you for your kind sentiments.@@kdavis450
We had a serious cold snap & even though I was treating their Combs, I saw that that my roo & at least 1 hen started to get a little frostbite. It wasn't warming up! I knew they would be permanently harmed if I didn't bring them in & so I did, for several days. My Orpington was too hot inside & I took her back ot ( her comb was actually fine, she just looked a little puffed up. I don't care what anyone thinks! They are MY babies. I L♥️VE that you got Jolene 💕 And I really appreciate this channel & how you express your thoughts. I have learned so much!
My flock & I thank you! ♥️
PS all are 100% fine & healed
I did the same, noticed some frostbite and pulled them into the garage when it got really cold.
I get it. Mine are my babies too and I will do anything to make sure they are OK. I never realized how much stress it would be to have pets I love that lived outside.
I have 3 senior girls, over 7 years old and if we got really cold weather, you can bet I will bring them in the house! We all have to care for our hens in our own way and it's never stupid.
That's right. They are members of OUR families - we can do what we need to as their parents.
It was my first year doing chickens and I brought them in and they poo on my carpet, but they are still alive and I will just do the rug doctor and this is my personal home that I own and these are my chickens. My chicken was a silkie surragate momma and she was going to pass being outside in 0 degrees so don't judge, momma had 10 newborn babies in Central texas and she already lost one to the cold. She was not eating or drinking or moving and started to have a glazed look. Thanks for bringing this up, many people judge before knowing the whole story.
It seems to me that a lot of the people who are really cruel like that are always being cruel to people who are treating their chickens much better than they are. I see this ALL the time with winter care (I'm sure you do too) and rooster care is another topic where I see this. I bet many of these people who criticized that person let their own chickens get frostbite because it's "unavoidable," despite the fact we know it's excruciatingly painful for chickens, but yet the person helping their chickens through the cold is the "bad" keeper.
I totally understand why you kept out of it, but I wish you would have given the original poster a little positive support. And not just to make that person feel better, but to help others who are reading the content and unsure of what they're doing to know that it's okay and quite possibly the best decision. Your name may go a lot further with readers than the people who are ridiculing, no matter how many of them there are.
Also, supporting that original poster could have "planted a seed," as I call it, in some people's minds. For example, in my first flock of chickens, I had a cross beak who wouldn't have survived without a lot of care. She became an indoor-outdoor chicken, spending most of the day with the flock, but living inside the house as well (she'd literally knock on the window to come in), getting special meals, and pampered like a princess (which she believed she was and let everybody know). Living in the country, I got a lot of ridicule for that from friends and neighbors. But then a year later, one of those very neighbors (a cattle rancher by trade), had an old tom turkey who became ill. My neighbor, in her words, "pulled a Bri" (against her husband's wishes) and brought the turkey inside to nurse him to health, something she never would have done if I hadn't had "planted the seed," beginning a year earlier with my cross beak care. To be honest, you may be the best at planting seeds in the chicken community - you tell everyone what they're doing is okay even if it's not really the ideal (i.e., you show no judgment), but you raise your chickens in a much kinder way than the majority people, which I suspect makes many others slowly treat theirs better over time.
Good points!
Hi Bri! Good to 'see' you! Hope all is going well.
Good points and good idea about 'planting seeds'!
@@kdavis450 Good to see you too!
I love my chickens and will do what feels right for them regardless of the online bullies who think their way is the only right way. That being said, I do NOT comment in the chicken groups I'm in due to those very people. I'm so thankful for you, Dalia, for your kindness and encouragement. I love that this is such a safe space for us to come together and learn. Thank you so much!
Dahlia is one of the most grounded, secure chicken educator I have ever seen. She is a gift from God.
I guard the content I allow into my world because honestly 80% of people are a$$holes on the internet. Thank you for being kind and showing grace
Agree 💯%
I think your estimate is low...
A couple of winners ago I got so cold that we brought our girls in our patio. They didn't seem to mind that at all they're kind of bougie🤣🐓🐔🐣🐤
The chickens are like the Frenchies. Stubborness
Dahlia, you are so adorable and your heart is so full of love! Thank you for supporting and leading us in our journey loving and caring for our chickens. I enjoy your content and your mission to help the world be a better place! You are so right though, there is absolutely no reason to cause hurt to others over one’s opinions. I laughed out loud when you started laughing about people arguing over sand or straw lol!😂😂 Thank you for being you!
Like fighting over Charmin or White Cloud 😅
I know I say this like every three months... I just love you...❤❤❤
My Mom said over and over again when I was growing up, "If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything at all." I wish more Moms and Dads did that.
You have a beautiful heart❤
Thank you!
I wish everyone was as kind as you are. I'm on some chicken groups in FB, and many people start out by saying, 'please be kind.' Why can't we all just be kind? Why do we have to ask people to be kind? I haven't summoned the courage to ask any questions on those sites. I learn from reading some things, but in some posts, there are so many differing opinions that it's not even possible to weed out the right answer. I'm glad you are here for us.
I stay away from those for these very reasons! I research illnesses, various topics and go through Chickenlandia videos if I'm looking for info.
Too much conflicting info and ppl who THINK they know on chicken chats and groups, not to mention those who shouldn't be saying anything at all...
Jolene melted my heart! I feel compelled to love the unloved things. But I confess...I also feel compelled to judge judgmental people. Hey, they always fire the first shot!
I love this. I literally had tears in my eyes. No one is a perfect mother/father/chicken keeper etc but if you’re trying and it comes from a place of love sometimes that has to be enough. If people were kinder maybe others would feel more comfortable reaching out and asking for advice. PS I brought my 3 chickens into the basement once this year and once last year and I’m glad I did ❤
I love the fact the chicken keeper brought the flock in. Good for them in sharing that.
I did the same during a really really cold winter many years ago with my first flock. We had daytime temps in the single digits, nights below zero which was NOT normal for us at all. I brought the girls into the converted garage room each night for those 3-4 days. It was insanely cold for us.
Someone commented that they put their chickens in the bathtub during a record cold night. I would have never thought to do that, but it's BRILLIANT. Easy clean and they're safe.
What I have noticed is that a LOT of chicken people (especially those with a platform) feel like they know it all and anyone that disagrees is just WRONG. I feel like everyone needs to do what works for them and their flock. There are a few basic things that really are right or wrong (nutrition, safety, etc.) but really there seems to be room for lots of different ideas to be successful. I appreciate your positivity and kindness. You do a great job. =)
As far as rants, it really bugs me when people buy chicks on a whim. No research, no preparation. I don't believe in bringing home living breathing beings with no preparation or knowledge...so many chicks get sick, injured or worse die because people do this. It breaks my heart and if I am honest, makes be really really angry.
If you are going to bring an animal home please do some research and preparation first so they don't suffer.
@@lh7545 This is why we aren't getting chickens until next year. We moved here in October so I have NO IDEA what it's like here in spring and summer, especially as far as how hot and sunny or shady from the few trees it'll be. I want the garden/yard established first and I want to get an insane level of homework done first. I've done some, yes, but not nearly enough.
@@katie7748This is all good planning! This will allow you to pick the right spot for your coop (a dry one!) and prepare well before bringing them home for the best chance of success. You are doing it right.
The world needs more people like you,thanks ❤❤❤
Omg I love your channel!!! ❤ 🐓
Yay! Thank you!
My Great Great Grandma had Chickens, for Meat. I have Chickens for Love and happiness..just for Eggs for us and free for anyone else.
I don’t want to Ho the girls eggs. Love my girls. No rooster so they are Mine…Not His.
We do have a rooster behind our backyard….so love to hear him do his thing, we actually talk back to each other.
Last winter I brought our girls in with the below 0 temps, yup in the basement.
Even in summer with bad Storms, Brought girls in the basement. They are my responsibility to keep them safe and Happy.
Girls help me weed and raking, they scratch my compost bin. 👍🏼
Getting More Girls this Spring, our girls will be 2 this year, Hubby built a big coop for lots of room for them to be safe. Big rum and they do Free range our big fenced in yard….Call me anything you want, We love our Girls.
Spoiled like the dogs we have had thru the years. And Yes I do have Chicken Diapers too. Girls love to come in and visit.
Chicken diapers? Hmmmmm. I'll have to check on those. Any suggestions where to buy inexpensively?
I’ve had chickens for 2 yrs now… before even deciding to get them I did ALOT of research. So I could have a good argument to convince my husband that we NEEDED chickens 😂. Differences in eggs vs store bought. What kind of bugs they ate. Feeding them eggs vs not feeding eggs. What kind of feed? Medicated vs unmedicated. Fermented vs unfermented. What they absolutely CANNOT eat. Free range vs a run? What kind of bedding? What kind of coop? How much space per chicken? What kind of illnesses I could be facing. Breeds of chickens. Cold weather vs warm weather precautions. All the things I needed to know before jumping into the chicken world. Googled everything I could think of and watched tons of videos from all kinds of chicken keepers. I think I’ve watched a majority of your videos and made my husband watch several. I have to say you have been the most helpful (and the most convincing for my husband) chicken educator I’ve come across. I even purchased your book and the chicken health handbook based on your recommendations. Both have been extremely helpful. Because of your videos and your book, I was able to understand my chickens behavior and care for them when injuries or any other issues arose. I just want to thank you for your honesty and acceptance of all things when it comes to chickens. For not making me feel like even if I didn’t do things you recommended (which is rare that I don’t do what you recommend) I’m still doing the absolute best for my chickens. And to thank you for all the info and help you’ve given me over these past 2 yrs. I hope you continue your work of educating people about chickens
If you want to pamper your chickens and you are able, you should do what your conscience tells you. It's no one else's business to insult a person on their choices if it's what they are able to do. Why people have to be so mean to each other is a mystery to me. Love people, love your animals, and do good. What is not right about that? Some people just love to be hateful and mean. Take care of your babies, human and feathered ones. They give to you, give back to them.
Coming to you channel is always a happy pleasure. Thank you for taking the snobbery out of chook keeping.
You made me feel better when you said "do what's best for your chickens" I was had chicks coming in April but I had to cancel the order I cried after my Mama called but we had too. It was for the best of the chickens, but I have two broody hens so I'm still getting chicks just not the breeds I want.
Also I was singing Jolene too! Thank you Madam President for being there when I need you, even when I didn't know I did.
♥️🐦🐤🐔… I love your Chickenlandia channel and I love your outlook on the world, chickenkeeping and your desire for peace amongst all people. If there were many more like you… gosh, what a wonderful and peaceful world we would have♥️🤗
One-hundred percent, Madame President!! So many chicken owners can be very divided and very rigid about what good chicken care looks like. I appreciate that you have always emphasized how good care for your chickens can look a variety of ways. Just keep on doing what you're doing and others will be influenced by your positivity too!
Iv'e just had the same problem in real life when a nieghbour struts across to tell me they have rats and I might be reported for having chickens, they are behind quarter inch welded mesh, their food is stored in the house, absolutely biosecure, I see her the next day throwing handfuls of wild bird seeds onto her lawn........Fortunately I am old enough to know how to deal with STUPID, took her some licensed rodenticide and commented heavily on the stupidity of her nieghbours leaving so much food out, we are besties now :), diplomacy is a better alternative to hostility. Love your channel and my chickens.
I'm ashamed of how alot of people trrat others ( as well as animals) sad world we live in today. That's why i choose to stay home ( with my chickens) most of the time. I'd rather be where I'm loved and wanted and at peace ✌️ 😊 you are a beautiful soul Dahlia ❤
😂 I’m tired of people saying they want me to give them eggs because grocery store prices are high. I don’t sell my eggs. I occasionally gift them to people who do work for me, to friends/ family, but I don’t like being asked at work when there’s another employee who does sell to coworkers. It’s not cheap caring for my flock, but the eggs are mine!
do they offer to pay for them? okay price is 10 dollars a dozon lol that will make storebought more attractive, lol
@@rosesmith6208 I will NEVER sell eggs again! I had 2 neighbors that bought eggs from me years ago and one day they both screamed at each other and ME because I didn’t have any eggs to sell on Easter Saturday. I don’t speak to them 18 years later and don’t need anyone’s money. I raise a flock to eat bugs in my gardens and give me eggs for my family. It just upsets me that people think anyone with a flock will always keep them in eggs - GET YOUR OWN BIRDS is what I want to say OR FEEL FREE TO CLEAN THE COUP lol
@@rosesmith6208the other night, I saw some brown, pasture raised eggs at Kroger for $9.98. I couldn't believe it!
It breaks my heart that that chicken keeper got hurt so badly just because of pure meaness. I wish we could all give her a hug and tell her she did the right thing. She showed love and kindness and compassion so she makes our world a better place.❤
I'm so sad, lost one of my RIRs to a hawk. I let them free range on our farm so I knew it was inevitable. Thank you for teaching me that she had the best life possible. ❤😢 My hens are healthy and happy.
That is so awful 😢. I'm sorry. I've been there too, friend.
Ooooh it’s so unfortunate some ppl feel the need to cast shade upon others. Some folks are just miserable and it makes them feel better to insult or bully someone else.
I do have a rant to get off my chest too. Where’s the dang sun 🌞??? It’s been raining 🌧️ for like 3 days straight and I could use a dose of vitamin D. I guess the spring flowers will be plentiful🌷🪻ok rant over 😁 ❤thx
OMGosh yep I'm so done with winter!!! I'm not a polar bear, what the heck?!!! 🥶🤣
Hear hear! There’s so much negativity on those pages, even to the people who just want to give their hens a good life for ALL of their life even when they stop laying….comments like ‘just turn it into soup’ make me angry. Who are we to judge. The people who sustainably raise their birds for food for their family, good on you for not supporting the big commercials and choosing to know where your food comes from and providing healthily for your family. That doesn’t make the backyard pet keepers wrong. They are helping themselves, they’re helping their own mental health, they are helping their hens have a good life and if they have children it raises their awareness of the benefits of keeping animals and the responsibility that goes with it. We all have our own reasons❤ My hens live with me until they pass, they’ve given me eggs, they’ve given me entertainment, they’ve given me peace in a busy life…i give them a relaxing retirement
I bought extra copies of your book to give to my chicken keeping friends. Passing out education on chickens
Oh my Goodness, people can be so awful. When the ‘real feel’ temperature drops to zero or less, we bring our ducks and chickens into the basement; we have tents for them. I lost a beloved hen to heat stress, and I vowed to never loose another bird to the weather ever again. These birds are my daughter’s too, and she loves them so much. We would be devastated if we lost of birds to the cold when it could have been preventable. Sometimes it’s not worth arguing with people though. Thank you for sharing. 🐓💚🦆
We love you Dahlia! Never give up!
Yes, mam!! This winter was my first with my girls, and I was also scared for them! Everyone has a way they do it and advise they give, but man, there are a few channels that I just refuse to watch because of the goody good attitudes. I've seen the hateful comments and responses to newbies questions, and it just really amazes me the level of mean in some people's souls. I'm the type of person who will help anyone if I can, but I won't put up with the hateful bs either. Sometimes, I feel like people forget that we were all new to chickens at one point. TY for bringing this up because it's the same way in the reptile community with a few channels, and I just don't watch the troublemakers. I ❤️ your channel, and I've learned a lot from you and a few other channels, and now I pay that forward by helping others happily and with the understanding that no question is stupid because I was once brand new too.
Thats (one reason) why I like Chickenlandia, kindness! I too was surprised at some "chicken people" very well known, so mean and nasty. I saw it firsthand during a live stream and NEVER went back! Life is too short! Be kind!
Oh my goodness Jolene is so sweet and calm! Thank you for giving her such a loving home ❤
I find that this is a common theme with people who have pets or livestock. Same happens with dogs ALL of the time. If someone thinks they did a better job, they can't just feel good about that, they have the make the people they think are wrong feel personally bad. It is a real problem.
Thanks for being on the backyard chicken summit.
Madam President, I have chickens, rabbits and Honeybees. Unfortunately the internet makes people feel powerful. They say mean things making themselves feel superior. It's happened to me in my very early years of Beekeeping. Thankfully my skin isn't very thin. These folks do this with everybody. It's a pitiful life that finds pleasure in standing in the shadows of the internet and verbally destroying someone else.
Madam President, You are a joy to watch. Just keep being you. Maybe some of your kindness will rub off on them😊
I agree. Whilst social media is great in many ways, one downside are the plethora of opinionated keyboard warriors. I keep chickens and quail as pets with benefits (the eggs) and I am a new beekeeper. I am astounded at some of the negative and hurtful comments that abound.
I love your heart. I am so glad I found chickens and you! ❤ making videos like you now. To make a difference and show how to do it with heart. Thank you
Perfect example of this video. I've read so many comments and thought how ridiculous some people may be over their chickens. Yet all made me smile, laugh, and note to myself some good ideas for my just in case. Thank you, everyone.❤
Do what you feel you gotta do and keep inspiring
That could have been me, I brought my chickens into the basement during that storm, and I didn't keep it to myself 🤣 I don't involve myself in social media fights so I'm not sure how much arguing there was under my comments. I make these comments because I see the backlash, and most people don't want to take it on, but I will - for myself and them. I will be that person! Lol.
Lots of love to you!
Not me hiding behind my house plants because I definitely brought my flock in during the -40 degree snap.... LOL. I have had to grow a backbone when sharing in some of the chicken forums, because my flock is definitely bougie, and I treat them like pets, which I understand farmers dont "get"... But 2 years ago - before I had chickens - I started learning from you, Dalia, and I feel like your style of educating is what has made me so successful as a chicken owner. The methods and remedies you share are great, yes, but even just the simple phrases like "trust your gut, you know your flock" have carried me through learning and caring for these birds. I know them. I know what they need. You inspired that within me, so thank you!! :)
Lovely Dalia, the best President in history. I couldn't agree more with your opinions. The corners of my mouth turn down if I'm not smiling, giving me "resting b!tchface." So, I consciensely (sp?) smile. People have stopped me in public thanking me for my smile brightening their day. I was a nurse for 40 years. I found that in all cases, people are far more alike than different. Our organs are the same! The cold winter blast last month created a house chicken for us. We learned her good night cluck! It's different from her other vocalizatons. CHICKENS RULE THE WORLD with their goodness!
I think there's a lot of 'anti-' bots in the chat lately. So, I mostly try to ignore the meanies. They seem to be there to divide, discourage, & discredit the positive message. I'd rather listen & learn. As far as creators dissing other creators? That's clickbait- and why I don't follow drama..
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You are so correct. Drama gets more clicks, especially conflict. I won't participate in that.
@@WelcometoChickenlandia You're into this for the CHICKS, and NOT the clicks!
Jolene is beyond adorable!!!! Love your rant... couldn't agree more with your observations about some 'Karen's" of the world (apology to normal Karens) I am 74 soon and still trying to understand why many women channel their angers/frustrations/fears etc towards others. I would love to hear their reaction to us keeping my darling Precious (Sebright chicken) isolated in my large tub for months. She enjoyed delicious food served warm every morning, her own ITouch tuned to chicken TV, two adult humans that cuddled her and fussed over her until her unfortunate demise from some unknown illness. We all have our peculiar needs and a little tolerance for others peculiar needs goes far. Anyway, I sure enjoy your channel, have learned so much from you and your book and am grateful you provide this wonderful channel for those of us trying our best to keep our chickens healthy and alive.🐔
I have a hard time with nasty, judgemental people who seek to make themselves feel superior! You are an awesome and encouraging lady! ❤️
I'm guessing that the folks who said something about bringing them inside are those who strictly look at animals as live stock. I've got friends who also have "chickens" that would never do what some of us do. I'm a year into being a new chicken mom and my girls are spoiled rotten. I so wanted to bring my girls inside when it got cold, we're human for cripe sake and have feelings. Even for live stock! Those are my spoiled girls and sometimes look at them as little dinosaur puppies! ❤❤❤ Love Chickenlandia keep making these vlogs!
Girl you crack me up (I better not rant either, menopausal rage is running through my blood as well) lol . I so appreciate your videos so much. You are so very down to earth and real and supportive and I sure wish people would be more kind to one another. I tell you the older I get the more frustrating it is to hear people just bashing another for no dang reason. And guess what else to all the haters out there, I have a couple chickens I diaper and bring into the house to chill and watch tv or cuddle. I have naked necks when it gets to cold I bring and do the same with, if my husband would let me I would have all my chickens in the house (diapered, I'm not that crazy) when its cold. and I don't care one bit, And I will NEVER stop. :) Keep making these awesome videos. :)
Because of your encouragement, last year I got my first chicks. I had to mail order because of in-town limitations. I love your channel because you are so honest about the good and bad. Thank you for being you. My girlies thank you too.
I wonder what happened to “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”. Self control is a wonderful thing!
Yes! I agree. There is too much division in the world right now
Thanks for this. I bring my 2 girls in when it gets down to 15 and below. They are put in the basement in a little tent and are just fine. Where I live we typically don’t have super cold weather so my girls aren’t used to it. The cold only lasts a couple of days so they go right back out. Now if I had more chickens that could keep each other warm it would be different
I just follow my gut feeling and if it is telling me to bring them in I do.
They give me beautiful eggs and so much joy I’m going to return the love
Your the best! Blessings
I adore the energy and positivity of your channel. I have an older chicken who has been under the weather (but getting better) in my bathroom tub as I write this. Part of me hates to put her outside because I think she is very happy and then I worry that she might be lonely. And it is still chilly. She seems to love the special attention and coos to everyone who goes in the room. Anyway, you are a marvelous positive person and I think that is a wonderful thing to be. Thank you!
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Some look as their chooks as their feather babies 🐣 others see them as egg producers, hence why there will be conflicting opinions. I was watching an old film black n white and a car ride up to the farm and the chooks were running out the way, and I'm like Oooo noooo, hubby said they are food producers on a farm not pets in the back yard🤔. I told my friend I bathed my chooks and she's a farmers daughter laughed at me 😂 🤷♀️
I am glad they brought them in if they thought it was going to be that cold. It shows how much they care about them. Thank you for bringing it to the attention to others.
Im so glad you addressed this problem. People join chicken groups to learn and to be able to ask for help, but then are afraid to ask questions because people are so very mean. I just cant stand it. Be nice people!
Not just with chickens, either. There are quite a few people who are dang near experts on various topics on here who roll their eyes on camera at "dumb questions." But their culty fangirl followers worship them and tell them they're wonderful teachers. Sigh.
And this is why I love you and your channel!
First think that came to my mind is that song lol!I brought one of my chickens in this winter just over night it was -30 and she wasn't doing well.She slept in my dogs stroller in the living room lol The next day she was feeling good and went back with her sisters!
You're so wise! Great video! 💖
Thank you for this video. There is not a right or wrong way to do anything. Opinions and processes constantly change. I also do poultry education, and I love your from the heart videos.
Oh this reminds me, the woman from the CZcams channel Oak Abode who is from Wisconsin said they took in their chickens when it was -30 degrees into their basement. Their chickens survived, and the neighbor's chickens didn't do as well, and many chickens were lost! It wasn't from this past winter, but from a year or so ago. It stuck in my head.
Yes, there are so many factors involved when it comes to whether or not you need to intervene when it gets super cold. I never tell anyone you absolutely don’t need to heat your coop or bring your chickens in because I don’t know everyone’s circumstances. Every coop is different and people have different chicken breeds that may or may not do well in well below freezing. -30 is COLD!! Especially if the temp drops quickly. Even cold hardy chickens can die if they don’t have a chance to acclimate.
I see the same issues in my emergency preparedness genre here. People gonna people I guess, but I agree - best to bring people together. :)
Common' girl, you know no one is normal, esp in these sad times. Kindness seems to be what everyone should have but now it's only exceptional people are kind. BTW love the addition of Jolene and the "fly by"...
Jolene is just the sweetest! Sending my love 😊❤️❤️
Thank you for all your help and support to everyone. I just got home with my first rooster that will eventually join my 8 hens. Wish me luck in this new adventure!
I am a third year chicken mama and I love my chickens..I have learned so much from experience and from your channel..im sure there are people who would have something to say about how I'm raising mine but I am doing the best I can
there are more chickens in the world then there are people!❤️
The remark that bugs me the most is "why do you do all you do, their just chickens? As family guy says REALLLY grinds my gears. 😤😤
Hugs to Jolene. Adore YOU neighbor Dalia ❤️ ♥️
I’m proud of you for not commenting. It’s best to not fuel the hate - in my opinion, the less response those haters get, the less they will be apt to post hateful things online. I mean, really, would they seriously call that chicken keeper “stupid” to her face?? I sure hope not. My love to you, Dahlia for being the better person and keeping the peace ✌️🐓
You are the sweetest. People can be heartless.
Those things are so silly to fight about. Wood chips, straw, or sand. Those are just personal preference and honestly might change my mind year by year. Maybe i used straw this year and the mites were out of control. Well I will be changing that. Terrain, predators, where we are on the map all plays into thise decisions.
I enjoy your content, and have been a sub for a while. (a couple years, I think)
We now have, I believe (had a few deaths), 47 chickens; all laying hens. They are cooped according to when they were acquired. We have four coops, one houses 4 hens, the two adjoining coops are home to one flock of 28, and the remaining 15 live down back, in coop B. We love our chickens. We live in CT, and experience temperatures from -10F to 100F in any given year. So far, over the last nine years, we've just left the chickens where they are, and they've been fine. I thank God for that.
About the negative comments; I am glad you brought up the subject. A reminder to take the higher road, and stay out of the fray, serves me well. I do find I occasionally get a bit aggressive with my comments. Many times I delete them. Other times, I apologize publicly. I'm trying to live by, "If you don't have anything kind to say, don't speak."
I agree completely and I love how you point out that if you are trying, the chickens will be better off with you than a factory farm.
Same in horse world I hear yaaa🙌
Hi JOLENE!! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!
Thank you!
I wholeheartedly agree. It's a form of bullying!
It’s crazy to me to see how many adults behave like “mean girls” or schoolyard bullies (let alone the peer pressuring!). It’s no wonder kids can be so cruel, look at the adults they watch. Just about everything that we’re exposed to throughout the day does it’s best to divide us, it’s our job to rise above it and focus on lifting one another up. Our tribalism is one of our biggest weaknesses. Even if you’re someone who considers yourself right most of the time, no human has ever been right all of the time. It’s wise to listen to differing opinions because you never know when this is one of those times when you’re wrong. I appreciate your outlook, it’s very much needed in this world!
Amen! There's a fairly prominent homesteading channel that has some -culty fangirls- very dedicated viewers. They constantly praise her for being so kind and gentle and full of grace but she's often quite sarcastic, her witty remarks and passive aggressive backhanded compliments are classless, and she can be just plain abrasive. Point this out and those sycophants will jump down your throat.
I like this lady. I like straightforward, tell it like it is people. But she is NOT all sugar and spice and everything nice like people say she is. Drives me nuts seeing a "mean girl" be so nasty to people. Especially when she turns around as says we need to work together and build each other up. One of my biggest pet peeves is hypocrisy and she reeks of it.
It got down to about 7° at our house in early February. We ordered heaters but they weren't in so I brought my four chickens in the basement in a contained area for 3 days until the heaters arrived. I have just decided for myself that these chickens are my pets. Could they survive in colder temperatures? Yes probably. But my husband and I love these birds like our own children and I have decided that my birds will never struggle below 40° if I can help it. I don't care what all those negative Nellies have to say they're my babies and I'll treat them the way I like! Thank you for your positivity I love your content.
What a great rant to have! This is the first time I've commented on your channel, I love watching you from time to time, your wonderful! I live in Montana and it got down to -32 overnight one night and -20s for several other nights. It was scary. I had heat lamps (secured with clamps and zip ties) and kept the temps above 15 degrees at all times. I also put 'Musher's secret' (meant for sled dogs paws) on their combs to prevent frost bite. Was this necessary? Some people just put in straw with a heat lamp and said good luck. But for me yes! I care about my chickens! And I'm glad those people brought in their chickens!! I would have commented...'good for you!' And your right...the less chickens that are kept in bondage the better!!!
You did the right thing. PEACE BE STILL. GOD BLESS YOU.
That's why I love your channel! Your videos make me smile and/or laugh every time because you're so funny and positive. Thanks and keep being your sweet self! 💖
I am glad you did not reply. There is no need to stoop to that level and ruin your good energy... I love your sentiment! I did bring mine into our garage because it was -35F and my poor rooster got frostbite. We did remedy our coop so no more humidity!