Why Hatcheries Are Culling Millions of Birds – The Avian Flu Disaster

The Worst Bird Flu Outbreak in History – What It Means for Chickens, Hatcheries & Egg Prices

In this video, I dive into the devastating impact of avian influenza (bird flu) and why hatcheries are being forced to cull millions of birds. This outbreak is the worst we’ve ever seen, and it’s not just affecting large-scale poultry farms—backyard chicken keepers and quail breeders are feeling the effects too.

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📉 Egg prices are skyrocketing
🐣 Hatcheries are struggling to meet demand
🦠 Wild birds are spreading the virus faster than ever

🔍 Topics Covered:
✅ Where Did Bird Flu Start? (History of avian influenza & first outbreaks)
✅ How It Spread Across the World (From small farms to global hatcheries)
✅ Why This Outbreak Is Worse Than Ever (Wild bird transmission, massive culls)
✅ What It Means for Hatcheries & Backyard Flocks (Chick shortages & biosecurity risks)
✅ How to Protect Your Flock From Bird Flu (Simple steps to prevent infection)

⚠️ Will this outbreak change backyard chicken keeping forever? Let’s break it all down.

🐓 Have you noticed higher egg prices or chick shortages? Let me know in the comments!

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