I Bought 4 Chickens in China

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I Bought 4 Chickens in China

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A throw back to our Chinese garden! A year ago I bought four chickens from a local farm. They were not allowed to keep birds, so they had to get rid of them. I saw my opportunity to finally raise chickens - something I've been wanting to do for a long time. In this video I tell you some of the good and the bad that I learned from having chickens for a year.
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@GoYvon 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for the end to hear what happened to chicken number 4, lol. I'd like to have chickens too, one day!

@Yosofool 3 жыл бұрын

They probably live as long as they want by laying eggs. My friend’s chicken lived for quite a period of time. Miriam named them so they will live. In Germany, my friend’s goat gave birth with couple cut baby and her mother said, “ Don’t name them, they will be ended up on the table.”

@mboihk3796 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in rural area as well. Local chicken are not only tasty but costly. Their poops are smelly as heck. My parents reared chicken, duck, cattle and this was one reason I don't like much chicken and milk. We also had pine apple farm and sun flower farm.. You know rice farming is common and our rice field yield in a year could feed us for two years. My parents were philantropic and they'd always distribute our farming products to those who need it. I miss those days.

@gzmama1 3 жыл бұрын

We just love our chickens. They really have their own personalities, they are fun to watch, and nothing beats fresh eggs!

@JohannaNorth 3 жыл бұрын

Awww... the lady chicken hasn't been very nice to Sansan. The young man looks very cautious around her! Our whole family has been patiently waiting for your videos. Lots of love from Kerala, India :)

@MariaAlvarez-sm8bv 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I loved learning that each hen has its own personality. I had never thought about that but... why not?

@Jessicaisrealawesome 3 жыл бұрын

Who is that smiley little kid? More of her please!

@nemameido 3 жыл бұрын

Ha right? Isn't she the best?!

@littlecupcakespuppies 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please! And she speaks english beautifully!!

@KennisWong 3 жыл бұрын

I missed watching your videos from rural China. I love seeing that you grow your own veggies and cook with the veggies. It gives me so much joy. :-) Cooking with eggs from your own chicken is very cool too.

@hijabigirl18 Жыл бұрын

I wish to harvest my own eggs but I can't tolerate dirts(especially chicken poop)

@ildiko1vt 3 жыл бұрын

I too, started with chickens and knew nothing about them as their caretaker, but learned as I went along. Yes, they all have distinct personalities and some are more docile than others. I lost a few myself, and because I looked at them as pets as well as food givers, it was not easy to accept especially, when a predator eliminated them. My favorite hen was Rosie....who was attacked by the neighbor's dog. I was able to stop the attack, but only after the dog ripped Rosie's back off. I took Rosie to the vet, and after spending $500 on her, she healed up and became my most protective chicken of all. Last time I had chickens was a few years ago, until an ermine/weasel attacked one of them in the snow. We were lucky....and it did not harm the hen, but that is when I decided that having chickens in the woods was too dangerous for the birds. I gave my six hens away to a farm with many other chickens. I would love to have chickens again, but they do require a safe area where they can forage for food and not be attacked by predators. Loved your story!

@lmauser8490 3 жыл бұрын

They need to have dirt available to them because they take dirt baths. This will keep lice away.

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

They have the whole garden for that :)

@nehainthebay 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! The chickens added such a cheery vibe to the garden. ✨✨

@scalarnai 3 жыл бұрын

All your videos are so delightful and San San is adorable ❤

@kaylita6446 3 жыл бұрын

Fresh eggs are so much tastier than the ones in the supermarket.

@Yosofool 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@ginawiggles918 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, backyard chickens aren't allowed where I live. When I was a child my aunt had chickens. I loved collecting the eggs.

@Yosofool 3 жыл бұрын

One chicken can be considered as a pet.

@GenaF 3 жыл бұрын

I used to run a rescue /rehome for caged hens. It was so satisfying seeing them come out of the barbaric crates and take a dust bath for the first time, and watch their feathers regrow and once they are healthy and strong again, they lay tasty eggs instead of the bland ones which those who buy supermarket eggs are used to.

@hefeelslikeivan 2 жыл бұрын

Which chicken disappeared? Lilla Damen, Berta or No-Name ?!

@DENADAGRACIA Жыл бұрын

Awesome. You're my new resource to 学中文 hehe

@gangbianzui 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I see that you miss your chicken 🐓 now, that’s so sweet

@elainec7104 3 жыл бұрын

My family is considering getting chickens now. Great video and great timing! Thanks for sharing the poop part lol I was curious about that if they were free ranging in our backyard.

@stchan8569 3 жыл бұрын

Just watch you hosting "Swedish girl explores Tianjin's beautiful villages". Your narration was good and I wonder whether it was scripted by you.

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

I got a rough draft of the story and got to add my own words and thoughts to it :) I'm happy you liked it!

@paulinewong5906 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved watching your video n your little boy is very cute n smart for his young age.

@Yosofool 3 жыл бұрын

Chickens can fly up and sleep on the tree too. My friend brought chickens and she gave me eggs which is super good. The egg yoke is orange color and firmly standing up. We call them running chicken so the eggs are different. She also let them running everywhere. And the family ate the chickens too eventually. So your lost chicken properly end up on someone’s dinner table.

@tammyliu9528 3 жыл бұрын

We have been keeping chicken for a few years now. I can no longer eat the eggs from the supermarket. I can actually taste the chemical taste in the egg from the shop bought eggs. Our own free range eggs are sooooo much nicer... Way to go if you have the space.

@allanchen9337 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid one of my chicken recognizes me, it follows me around.

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet!

@katedutchie Жыл бұрын

We have a flock of eleven, they are all very gentle and kind. Some people say “is is just their personally” if a chicken acts aggressively. But what they don’t know is that our personalities develop from experience. If you show they love, kindest, and respect they will show you the same in return. You should see a shift in their behaviour. ☺️

@hollyliu1011 3 жыл бұрын

The worst thing my birds ever did to me was the mites lol I keep quails they also lay eggs.

@naturegreeneries9396 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you are a good farmer too.. hahaha.. very interesting to watch! Yes, the poos is definitely something dirty! But can be good for veggies! Some chickens do peck on us if angry but I m most afraid if the hens are brooding the eggs for the eggs to hatch! That type of hen is definitely not to be agitated nor can stand near to its nest!

@sandyroberts6872 3 жыл бұрын

Just like your chicken, you have an unique personality and adorable, Miriam!😊

@viola.helloworld6155 3 жыл бұрын

For a person who is afraid of chickens so much, I really enjoyed the video!! 😁

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, do you have some history with chickens?

@viola.helloworld6155 3 жыл бұрын

@@MiriamFollin A rooster came out of nowhere, and started to attack me when I was playing with my friends ad a kid. Scared the heck out of me😂

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

@@viola.helloworld6155 Haha, oh no! That must have been soooo scary for a child! (And an adult too, to be honest...)

@Orwellian-Purple-Grapes-1984 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Little Lady is at the top of the pecking order.

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@juliegoodwin6850 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@hoiyingtsoi7898 3 жыл бұрын

👍😎

@mrhvlogs91 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@armchairwarrior963 3 жыл бұрын

I had a pet chicken, when I was a kid for eggs. Free to roam. Only thing the chicken had to be worry about is free range dogs. who were around the area too.

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

I hope that's not what took our chicken!

@armchairwarrior963 3 жыл бұрын

@@MiriamFollin I imagine, it went to a nice place in the wild running free :p. For your chicken.

@yvonnebrink9912 3 жыл бұрын

Well if one has a mean chicken then we know whats for dinner....🌞

@user-ft9tw9zw5p 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a toasted duck

@midwestmeiliguo 3 жыл бұрын

What can the lost chicken be possibly doing other than being already eaten by someone or finding something to eat somewhere herself?

@leweioberg589 3 жыл бұрын

hoppas ni kan åka hem till Kina igen efter bebisen blir lite äldre. Tror vi åkte när våran son var 6 månader gammal efter några vaccinationer. Jag är uppvuxen i landsbygden och längtar alltid tillbaka även då jag har bott större del av mitt liv i storstad.

@cz964 3 жыл бұрын

They don't know it but they are the lucky ones to go home with you. They would live their lives to the fullest and not end up on a dinner table lol

@nemameido 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Your new camera gal has real potential! 👌

@hoiyingtsoi7898 3 жыл бұрын

孩子好可爱😘👍🤩

@armchairwarrior963 3 жыл бұрын

Poor chicken that got lost :(.

@stchan8569 3 жыл бұрын

I am curious. Are you still using Sony for recording? Thks. The sound of livestock add a rustic dimension to rural living.

@debl5848 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer free range chicken any time. Less fat, firmer flesh and more tasty.

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

I have not eaten the actual chicken, but I love the free range eggs for sure!

@kingmanL7309 Жыл бұрын

Could you find ISA brown hens in China?

@l0vexnana 3 жыл бұрын

This is really random but I’ve been watching a series called The Last Kingdom and I kept thinking that Emily Cox looked so familiar, and now I realize it’s you Miriam! You look like Emily Cox! Haha!

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I had to google her! I can see the resemblance in some pictures actually!

@eddiegerahty3454 3 жыл бұрын

They are lucky enough to meet a vegetarian owner.

@GyacoYu 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me my grandparents' miniature yard chicken farm under an apartment building in downtown Yinchuan, Northwest China. 刚意识到你介绍瑞典的影片需要讲中文并借鉴郭杰瑞风格。

@travischan9915 Жыл бұрын

How are those chicken now ?

@tedted4182 3 жыл бұрын

My mother leave in village also raise some chicken for egg....earlier she only have 4-5 chickens but now become like family chicken or farm...latest I know we have like almost 30....hahaha...bec sometimes my mother forgot or did not take chicken egg than become a baby chickens...the prob is chicken poo everywhere..hahaha

@EnriqueLopez-lf8qm 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the fourth chicken joined the neighbor's. That happens often

@phng8316 3 жыл бұрын

Lol😁😁😄😄..Like your 4 chicken or hen story..😅🤣😂

@waldfee2283 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww😍

@carolinaparente5808 3 жыл бұрын

Chickens tend to have an aggressive behavior. It’s part of their nature.

@lindaliew2312 3 жыл бұрын

👍❤

@chrisg7891 3 жыл бұрын

Eating my own EGGS is really EGGS-citing!!!! Too Funny!

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I didn't even realise!

@lilyshi5740 3 жыл бұрын

woah its so lovely, id like have my own, aber leider wohne ich in der Stadt.

@hermyt 3 жыл бұрын

Are these the chickens that ate scraps or were it's your parents in-laws during your greenhouse videos?

@fredfrond6148 3 жыл бұрын

Chickens are basically descendants of dinosaurs.

@user-ex4dh8su2f 3 жыл бұрын

米粒是下凡到瑞典的七仙女，在中国遇到了“董永”的永鸿。

@Yosofool 3 жыл бұрын

哈哈，有趣想法。

@botakkawasiki8775 3 жыл бұрын

Back from Sweden already?

@user-ml8dl4rh1e 3 жыл бұрын

Are you back in China right now?

@MiriamFollin 3 жыл бұрын

No, this video was filmed during last year, and January of this year! We won't go back until after summer!

@carrieanncancino5118 3 жыл бұрын

Your chicken could've been taken by predator like a hawk or big bird like prey from the sky. We have hawks living amount us where I lived in the city /country.