Oh Tessie I am so sorry this happened to your chickens. We have had problems with raccoons and fishers killing our dear chickens. A fox ran off with one of my old hens, she actually got away and came back home with her injuries. She survived... 🌷
Tessie so sorry about your dear chickens...but you starting over is very inspiring..and that is the message in this video..make sure the bottom of the chicken house is secure too... i hear they can dig under. The new babies are precious and lucky to be in your family..!
Oh, Tessie! I loved your chickens! I can't stop crying......you are stronger than I would have been in the same situation. I pray that God will remove that horrible scene from your memory and you will get much joy from your new babies. Hugs for you, my dear friend.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your chickens. It's never easy to loose pets especially under such tragic circumstances. I'm really glad you decided to get more chickens. I've enjoyed seeing yours over the past few years in your videos.
Tessie, this is devastatingly sad news. So sad. Your chickens had wonderful lives with you, and we viewers loved them. The new chicks will be much loved too. Stay strong! XOX
Tessie I feel heart broken, I'm so sorry you must be devastated, sending you loving thoughts and prayers and I hope your new little ones will give you new heart. Lots of love to you Tessie xx ❤️
I’m so sorry this happened, I always enjoyed seeing the “girls” in your videos. Your husband gave you very good advice and I’m glad you listened to him.❤️
Oh, sister! Several years ago, my daughter and I lost all our chickens to a varmint that made sport of it. Some were mortally wounded, but still alive. I had to dispatch them because there was no one else. I'll never forget it. I feel for you! 💕
I am sorry for the loss of your chickens. I am new to raising chickens, I just got started in February. Already I am very attached. I had no idea that chickens were such sweet, intelligent animals. Hugs and prayers.
I’m so sorry Tessie. 😢 It’s hard to believe that an animal would kill all your chickens, just for the heck of it. I thought animals only killed to eat. I’m glad you got more chickens and are naming them after your other ones. Sweet tribute to them. God bless. 💕🙏
Oh Tessie my heart is breaking for you, I'm so very sorry at this HORRENDOUS loss you're experiencing. Our animals become part of the family don't they? Love, hugs and prayers to you.
I’m sorry about your chickens that is so sad ! I have a suggestion you might consider we put bob wire around the bottom and our pen to keep predators out we even buried some of it around the pen we have the same thing happen to ours we think it was coyotes but after we did that we have had no more problems. I hope this helps.
Oh Tessy. I believe God saves our pets in heaven, and will reunite not only with our family but with our pets as well. I am glad that you have adopted new chickens and you're raising new babies in honor of your last babies.
We live on the edge of our community and we have had that problem also. We figured a racoon who will do this. We too started over and glad to hear them again. So sweet and fun to watch. Yes close door every night for their safety.
Tessie, glad you are doing better, good you are pressing on, even though it feels painful. Having your supportive family is a blessing in these times of loss. Sending you comfort and support, God uses every situation turning it for good. May you feel his peace.
Oh friend!😢. I’m so sad you lost your girls. Foxes can be so destructive. I know how much you cared for your chickens, they were friends. It’s devastating when you loose a pet, but to loose them in that way had to be awful. I’m glad you got a new little flock going, I’m sure it will help you heal to have some new little friends to care for. 💝
This is so sad, Tessie. I am so sorry for your loss and I think you made the right decision to have more chickens. God bless you and your new "babies."
My dear sweet Tessie my heart is braking for you what a totally horrid way to start your day. You are right we did love your chickens too I always looked down your yard to see if they were out to play, my very favourite one was the beautiful golden one. I am so happy that you have decided to press forward and get some new one, they will never replace the ones that you lost but at least you can give your love to your new babies. and they will hopefully be good layers too. I send love and prayers to you and Ken and hope the pain eases a little in time x
I'm glad you decided to get more chickens....I love watching you feed them and care for them. I'm sorry you had to go thru this. Sending much love and prayers your way.
Oh Tessie - I'm so terribly, terribly sorry. I know you are heartbroken. They were a part of your family. Your new flock is adorable. I'm glad you guys decided to restart the flock. You have so much courage, you are an inspiration. God bless you both.
I'm so sorry Tessie. I know your chickens meant so much to you, they were true pets, not just a source of eggs. My heart is broken for you. Blessings, Helen
I am so very sorry for your loss Tessie. What a horrible sight to wake up to. I'm glad that you decided to get 5 new chickens. They are so precious! Hugs to you!!
I’m so sorry, Tessie. 😢 this also happened to us last year due to a fox. I also started over. As hard as it is, I’m glad to see you’re not going to deny yourself years of joy chickens bring over one very bad day. Praying you have many more years of joy. 🤗
We always had chickens One year a weasel got in and killed a number of them. It bit them in the neck and drank their blood. Sorry a fox got your chickens.
Tessie we are so very sorry that you lost your chickens. We enjoyed seeing them so much and how much joy they brought you. Hubby thinks either a bobcat or a ferret might have gotten them.
Its just heartbreaking Tessie, I'm so sorry. We lived fairly close to a creek growing up and often, the weasel would get in and suck the blood out of them all very quietly. You have to hardware cloth everywhere, especially along bottom of walls meeting the floor. I pray your newbies will do greatly!
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Thanks for sharing and know that we are all here for you through the good and the bad. Sending great big hugs to you and your family. 😘
I am so sorry to hear about your chickens. We are living presently in very real crazy times. I pray that your baby chicks will stay safe and bring you joy.
Oh dear sweet Tessie I'm so sorry for your great loss. As you teared up talking about your chickens I cried too. I think it's so good that you replaced your chickens. A neighbor's dog had killed all of my brother's turkeys and their babies. It was a huge loss.
Hugs to You Tessie. What a difficult tragic thing you’ve experienced. I have learned so much from you over the years and I love and appreciate that you are willing to share your pain with us and then sharing the joy and happiness thereafter of your new little members of the family homestead. 🐣🐥🐣🐥🐣
I'm so sorry you had to go through such a heart breaking experience. Your love of your flock shines brightly through all of this - God bless you as you move forward with increased wisdom, hard won as it was. Peace and Love to you both!
Oh Tessie, I am so sorry, I can't help but feel your pain. But, you will be fine, you are a strong person, you will get through this. Those little chickens are so cute. I am glad you found out that it was a fox, so now you can take the necessary steps to protect your new little ones.God Bless and take care as you always say.
Tessie I know this was such a hard video to make. My heart hurts for you and your husband. Even in your sorrow you made a very heart felt and classy video. You took the situation as sad and raw as hard as it was and explained it. Yes we all would have wondered about the chickens. I’m so glad you went out and are now raising new babies. That is just such a loving part of your being. I agree wildlife’s home being torn town it is driving them more into the city. I pray that your heart is healing and you have a wonderful new beginning with those little chicks 🐥 🐥 🐥 🐥 🐥.
Tessie, It is heartbreaking to see this I know how it was when I saw one of my back yard cats in the yard after being attacked by some animal but we move on and that is what I'm seeing with you you are strong and victorious :-)
I understand totally! Happened to us a few years ago -- we called our neighbor who was a conservation officer and he thought it was a river otter -- apparently they migrate and even though the river was miles from our home he thought it was possible. It is very heartbreaking indeed. We had to start over too and haven't had a problem since. Many blessings!
@@linannebice6280 I think -- or am guessing --that river otters on the river eat fish and will only go after chickens when they are migrating. I think they only migrate when looking for a mate and they can go quite a ways in a day on land. If they aren't close to water then they will search out other foods like chickens. So I think your chickens should be safe from otters -- minks and weasels on the other hand could be a problem! Blessings!
I am so sorry Tessie. We had this happen when I was a child and I've never forgotten it. I'm glad you decided to buy some babies because the homestead just wouldn't seem right without them.
So sorry Tessie!! I can totally relate to your loss. It could have been a mink or a Fischer…. We’ve dealt with them quite a bit here in PA. We now always lock them up at night. During the middle of the afternoon we had a Fischer climb over the fence Into the chicken yard. We were home and saw it with our own eyes and were able to save our girls! Everything wants to kill a chicken. One day a hawk swooped down and snatched one while they were free- ranging… no more free ranging 😕. Last week we just lost my favorite girl, Hortie to illness. She was a red ranger and our very best egg layer. We could carry her around everywhere. She was the best. Again, very sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry Tessie, we lost several chickens to neighbors dogs many years ago. Unfortunately once they get a taste for blood they will do it again. 😢 I. am so sorry for your loss.
Such a sad happening Tessie. I am happy that you decided to renew your flock. I have had dogs which have died in various ways and it is indeed a terrible feeling when you lose an animal which has been a part of your life for a long time. Take care dear and you know I always enjoyed seeing you and your chickens. Love you girl
I’m so sorry, Tessie. This happened to our chickens 2 years ago. We woke up to a horrible scene. Hugs to you, dear friend.
Oh Tessie I am so sorry this happened to your chickens. We have had problems with raccoons and fishers killing our dear chickens. A fox ran off with one of my old hens, she actually got away and came back home with her injuries. She survived... 🌷
I am so glad she survived !
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I thought having chickens was going to be a project but I soon learned how precious they are.
Tessie so sorry about your dear chickens...but you starting over is very inspiring..and that is the message in this video..make sure the bottom of the chicken house is secure too... i hear they can dig under. The new babies are precious and lucky to be in your family..!
Oh, Tessie! I loved your chickens! I can't stop crying......you are stronger than I would have been in the same situation. I pray that God will remove that horrible scene from your memory and you will get much joy from your new babies. Hugs for you, my dear friend.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your chickens. I will say a prayer for you and your baby chicks.
I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine. My heart hurts for you all. 💔
Sorry for your loss.
Tessie, I'm so sorry. We don't know why these things happen but now you can give these little chickens a great home! I'm glad you're trying again!
So sorry Tessie
Tessie, My deepest Sympathy so very sorry this happened.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your chickens. It's never easy to loose pets especially under such tragic circumstances. I'm really glad you decided to get more chickens. I've enjoyed seeing yours over the past few years in your videos.
oh sweet Tessie ,im so sorry your going through this, iam praying for you,
I'm sorry about your chickens Tessie. Enjoy your new little chickens.
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Tessie, this is devastatingly sad news. So sad. Your chickens had wonderful lives with you, and we viewers loved them. The new chicks will be much loved too. Stay strong! XOX
Tessie I feel heart broken, I'm so sorry you must be devastated, sending you loving thoughts and prayers and I hope your new little ones will give you new heart. Lots of love to you Tessie xx ❤️
I’m so sorry this happened, I always enjoyed seeing the “girls” in your videos. Your husband gave you very good advice and I’m glad you listened to him.❤️
I'm so sorry about your loss Tessie! I cried like a baby when I lost my first chicken! I'm so happy you bought new chicks!
Bless you and your new little flock.
Oh, sister! Several years ago, my daughter and I lost all our chickens to a varmint that made sport of it. Some were mortally wounded, but still alive. I had to dispatch them because there was no one else. I'll never forget it. I feel for you! 💕
So very sorry Tessie😔
I'm so so sorry Tessie, praying for comfort to you. Praying for safety for your new chickens. Bless you Tessie and your Hubby
Tessie
Your new chickens will have the best home with you and your family
I am sorry for the loss of your chickens. I am new to raising chickens, I just got started in February. Already I am very attached. I had no idea that chickens were such sweet, intelligent animals. Hugs and prayers.
So sorry for your loss hun. I heard an old homesteader say once that when you're sure your poultry is secured , secure them one more time.
I am so sorry that happened 😢 so sad. But am glad you will be able to start again. Yes, pressing on. It is life. Thank you, Tessie. 😊
Oh Tessie...just heartbreaking 💔. So glad you all have each other and have a new flock....
I’m so sorry Tessie. 😢 It’s hard to believe that an animal would kill all your chickens, just for the heck of it. I thought animals only killed to eat. I’m glad you got more chickens and are naming them after your other ones. Sweet tribute to them. God bless. 💕🙏
Oh Tess, I'm so sorry. You gave them the best life here on earth. SENDING UP A PRAYER.
So sorry to hear that this has happened - it's heartbreaking. I hope you can begin again! x
So sorry this happened! Glad you kept your heart open for the new chicks. May they bless your life.
So sorry for the loss of your chickens. Anyone could see how much you loved them. Happy to see that you are willing to start again. Bless you.
Oh Tessie my heart is breaking for you, I'm so very sorry at this HORRENDOUS loss you're experiencing. Our animals become part of the family don't they? Love, hugs and prayers to you.
I am So Sorry something got your chickens, Hugs, Cute new chicken's
Oh Tessie!! I am so so sorry! You are so brave to start again. Much love and blessings! 💗💗💗💗💗
Oh Tessie, I’m so sorry for your devastating loss!!
I'm so sorry Tessie ..
Your in my thoughts and Prayers 🙏
Oh, Tessie, that's strange... I cried with you, it broke my heart...
So sorry about your chickens, Tessie. I'm sure the new baby chicks will be so happy with you as their new momma.
I’m sorry about your chickens that is so sad ! I have a suggestion you might consider we put bob wire around the bottom and our pen to keep predators out we even buried some of it around the pen we have the same thing happen to ours we think it was coyotes but after we did that we have had no more problems. I hope this helps.
Oh Tessy. I believe God saves our pets in heaven, and will reunite not only with our family but with our pets as well. I am glad that you have adopted new chickens and you're raising new babies in honor of your last babies.
Dear Tessie,
I was so sorry to see this, but I’m happy for the new chicks you got. They will have a wonderful, loving home. ♥️
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We live on the edge of our community and we have had that problem also. We figured a racoon who will do this. We too started over and glad to hear them again. So sweet and fun to watch. Yes close door every night for their safety.
Tessie, glad you are doing better, good you are pressing on, even though it feels painful. Having your supportive family is a blessing in these times of loss. Sending you comfort and support, God uses every situation turning it for good. May you feel his peace.
Oh friend!😢. I’m so sad you lost your girls. Foxes can be so destructive. I know how much you cared for your chickens, they were friends. It’s devastating when you loose a pet, but to loose them in that way had to be awful. I’m glad you got a new little flock going, I’m sure it will help you heal to have some new little friends to care for. 💝
Oh Tessie. I am so sorry for the loss of your chickens. I know you had your sweet ones and your sassy ones and you loved them all.
I’m so sorry Tessie …hugs to you..our animals are family 😘
This is so sad, Tessie. I am so sorry for your loss and I think you made the right decision to have more chickens. God bless you and your new "babies."
Oh honey I’m so so very sorry 😞
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you and yours. So glad you chose to share your love again with the new chickens.
So sorry. My heart goes out to you.
Prayers for you, Tessie.
I am so sorry Tessie 😭 🙏🙏 You were great to your chickens, they had good lives. I'm very sorry for your poor broken heart.
You are such a sweet and gentle lady. God bless you and protect you, your family, your animals, and your homestead.
You are so kind
Thank you so much !!
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My dear sweet Tessie my heart is braking for you what a totally horrid way to start your day. You are right we did love your chickens too I always looked down your yard to see if they were out to play, my very favourite one was the beautiful golden one. I am so happy that you have decided to press forward and get some new one, they will never replace the ones that you lost but at least you can give your love to your new babies. and they will hopefully be good layers too. I send love and prayers to you and Ken and hope the pain eases a little in time x
I'm glad you decided to get more chickens....I love watching you feed them and care for them. I'm sorry you had to go thru this. Sending much love and prayers your way.
Sending hugs and prayers 💜 my heart hurts for you. Thanks for sharing your heart and also for the inspiration to keep moving forward!
My heart goes out to you Tessie, I am sure your new flock will bring you a lot of joy.
Oh I’m so sorry Tessie ❤️
Oh Tessie - I'm so terribly, terribly sorry. I know you are heartbroken. They were a part of your family. Your new flock is adorable. I'm glad you guys decided to restart the flock. You have so much courage, you are an inspiration. God bless you both.
I'm so sorry, Tessie. It's so incredibly hard to lose those that we love.
I'm so sorry Tessie. I know your chickens meant so much to you, they were true pets, not just a source of eggs. My heart is broken for you. Blessings, Helen
My heart is with you Tessie. You've shown how resilient you are and I love how you've kept the names the same!! Xxx
Tessie, I'm so very sorry. Breaks my heart. My prayers are with you.
Oh Tessie this is so sad. So sorry. Hugs.
I am so very sorry for your loss Tessie. What a horrible sight to wake up to. I'm glad that you decided to get 5 new chickens. They are so precious! Hugs to you!!
My heart is breaking for you!!!! I wish I could help you!!!!! Such a difficult decision. I am so proud of you.
I’m so sorry, Tessie. 😢 this also happened to us last year due to a fox. I also started over. As hard as it is, I’m glad to see you’re not going to deny yourself years of joy chickens bring over one very bad day. Praying you have many more years of joy. 🤗
We always had chickens One year a weasel got in and killed a number of them. It bit them in the neck and drank their blood. Sorry a fox got your chickens.
Tessie we are so very sorry that you lost your chickens. We enjoyed seeing them so much and how much joy they brought you. Hubby thinks either a bobcat or a ferret might have gotten them.
Oh, Tessie, so sorry about the loss of your chickens! Be strong and of a good courage. God gives us strength when we feel drained.
Its just heartbreaking Tessie, I'm so sorry. We lived fairly close to a creek growing up and often, the weasel would get in and suck the blood out of them all very quietly. You have to hardware cloth everywhere, especially along bottom of walls meeting the floor. I pray your newbies will do greatly!
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Thanks for sharing and know that we are all here for you through the good and the bad. Sending great big hugs to you and your family. 😘
O Tessie. I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved the videos that featured your cute chickens. I’m so glad you decided to get more. You are in my prayers.
Oh Tessie, I am so sorry. I know your new babies will bring a smile to your face.
I'm so sorry for your sadness, Tessie! We lost our chickens years ago, to a chicken hawk. We never had them again!
I am so sorry for the loss of your chickens. I know you will be o.k. and you will grow these chickens to be a blessing for you and your family.
So very sorry for the loss of your chickens. Hugs to you.
I am so sorry to hear about your chickens. We are living presently in very real crazy times. I pray that your baby chicks will stay safe and bring you joy.
I’m so sorry. Can’t wait to see the new babies grow. ❤️
Oh dear sweet Tessie I'm so sorry for your great loss. As you teared up talking about your chickens I cried too. I think it's so good that you replaced your chickens. A neighbor's dog had killed all of my brother's turkeys and their babies. It was a huge loss.
Oh Tessie ~ How Terrible I am So Sorry X
Hugs to You Tessie. What a difficult tragic thing you’ve experienced. I have learned so much from you over the years and I love and appreciate that you are willing to share your pain with us and then sharing the joy and happiness thereafter of your new little members of the family homestead. 🐣🐥🐣🐥🐣
Tessie, so sorry for you and your family. So hard to move on after something like this. Bless you !
I'm so sorry you had to go through such a heart breaking experience. Your love of your flock shines brightly through all of this - God bless you as you move forward with increased wisdom, hard won as it was. Peace and Love to you both!
Oh Tessie I am so sorry. My neighbor keeps her chickens in a locked area but outside. Lock the doors. Love and Hugs.
Oh Tessie, I am so sorry, I can't help but feel your pain. But, you will be fine, you are a strong person, you will get through this. Those little chickens are so cute. I am glad you found out that it was a fox, so now you can take the necessary steps to protect your new little ones.God Bless and take care as you always say.
I’m so sorry. I know you loved them.
Tessie I know this was such a hard video to make. My heart hurts for you and your husband. Even in your sorrow you made a very heart felt and classy video. You took the situation as sad and raw as hard as it was and explained it. Yes we all would have wondered about the chickens. I’m so glad you went out and are now raising new babies. That is just such a loving part of your being. I agree wildlife’s home being torn town it is driving them more into the city. I pray that your heart is healing and you have a wonderful new beginning with those little chicks 🐥 🐥 🐥 🐥 🐥.
Tessie, It is heartbreaking to see this I know how it was when I saw one of my back yard cats in the yard after being attacked by some animal but we move on and that is what I'm seeing with you you are strong and victorious :-)
I am so sorry to hear Tessie. I know how much love and care you gave to your chickens. As you say, lives go on, but still hurts. xoxoxo
I understand totally! Happened to us a few years ago -- we called our neighbor who was a conservation officer and he thought it was a river otter -- apparently they migrate and even though the river was miles from our home he thought it was possible. It is very heartbreaking indeed. We had to start over too and haven't had a problem since. Many blessings!
I live on a river...I hope this doesn't happen...I love my flock
@@linannebice6280 I think -- or am guessing --that river otters on the river eat fish and will only go after chickens when they are migrating. I think they only migrate when looking for a mate and they can go quite a ways in a day on land. If they aren't close to water then they will search out other foods like chickens. So I think your chickens should be safe from otters -- minks and weasels on the other hand could be a problem! Blessings!
I am so sorry Tessie. We had this happen when I was a child and I've never forgotten it. I'm glad you decided to buy some babies because the homestead just wouldn't seem right without them.
So sorry that you lost your chickens Tessie 😢😢 we all know how much you love them and how well you took care of them. Sending you hugs Tessie ❤️❤️❤️
Oh Tessie.....I'm crying along with you. I'm SO SO sorry. God bless your poor babies, and God bless you and hubby. XOXOXO.
So sorry Tessie! Although this does seem to happen sometimes. Good luck with the new babies! TFS !👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻
So sorry you had to go through that! Sending love and prayers! 💜💜
So sorry Tessie!! I can totally relate to your loss. It could have been a mink or a Fischer…. We’ve dealt with them quite a bit here in PA. We now always lock them up at night. During the middle of the afternoon we had a Fischer climb over the fence Into the chicken yard. We were home and saw it with our own eyes and were able to save our girls! Everything wants to kill a chicken. One day a hawk swooped down and snatched one while they were free- ranging… no more free ranging 😕. Last week we just lost my favorite girl, Hortie to illness. She was a red ranger and our very best egg layer. We could carry her around everywhere. She was the best. Again, very sorry for your loss.
The hawks are awful around here! They just got a cat at my parents that they had hand raised from a baby. I dont dare let my chickens free range.
@@afdraftsrmandy3176 we really don’t anymore either. I had no idea hawks were even issue until… they were an issue!!
I wonder if an over hang out in the open could help when roaming and can stay under in the rain too.
I am so very sorry for your loss Tessie! My heart goes out to you.
I am so very sorry Tessie, we lost several chickens to neighbors dogs many years ago. Unfortunately once they get a taste for blood they will do it again. 😢 I. am so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry you lost your beloved chickens. It hurts to see this happen and I'm glad you know what animal did this. Sending love and hugs.
Such a sad happening Tessie. I am happy that you decided to renew your flock. I have had dogs which have died in various ways and it is indeed a terrible feeling when you lose an animal which has been a part of your life for a long time. Take care dear and you know I always enjoyed seeing you and your chickens. Love you girl
Good evening Melvin Schmecklebak :-)
I am So happy you gave them the same names to honor your other beloved chickens so sorry for your loss they’re family 😓