Molly’s memory will be in our hearts forever. Thanks so much for all the support and loving words from you all. The critters on the farm are doing ok & this vlog is a good update on everything going on while we adjust to not having our best girl around. Enjoy the episode 💜💜💜
Chad, you are in the ‘stages of grief’ right now and it is indeed what it is. It’s hard to believe that one day the thoughts of Molly will bring smiles and not tears, but it will. Your land will sooth your sadness and give you back your zest for life. Patience my friend, you are not alone on this journey, but are in the hearts and minds of lots and lots of us.
I’m sad for olive😢 being tethered. Maybe you can put a sign on your gate telling visitors that animals are wandering loose please use caution and slow down.
Don’t worry, Olive won’t be leashed at all times only when cars are expected. I’ll put up some signage but really most of the time we don’t even have customers.
Yes, I agree and left a comment in previous video about putting up 5 mph Speed Limit Signs throughout farm and at entrance. I would also speak with anyone who plans on coming to the farm and stress that this is NON-NEGOTIABLE. 🐶💗🐕
Chad, my tears ran every day since Monday, i am so very sorry and miss Molly very much. I feel for Olive and the other animals as they know Molly isn’t there with them. I know your Darling misses Molly so much too. You and Molly were the center of the farm and always will be. Olive will want to run with you everywhere too. My thoughts and prayers are for you all!😢😢❤
What ifs won't change what happened. Sometimes accidents happen. Tragic as they may be, they are simply accidents. Don't punish the other animals and deny them the freedom offered by the farm out of fear over what might or could occur. It couldn't have been prevented unfortunately.
To allow Olive to roam around the farm get her a Halo collar - you can program it to where she can't go. They can be expensive - I would donate and I'm sure many of your followers would pitch in as well so Olive can still roam.
OMG…. I just actually recommended this! My brother lost one of his dogs to the exact same thing last summer… he put in an electric fence system that has a shock collar for Bear and Deer (that’s the names of his other two dogs. He's a Hunter lol) it wasn't very expensive but it wasn't programmable either… after about a month of getting zapped several,times, Bear and Deer stopped going anywhere near the boundary line and my brother was able to turn off the collars… he does turn it on every now and then if the boys start to get "brave" and get too close… but I think this would work for Chad too… and Olive is smart enough she would figure it out real fast as well…
Chad another thought. Put signs up entering your property and along the drive.....Drive slow no faster then 5 miles an hour. Animals running free..... anyway something like that. Please don't keep Olive tied up
I’ll be doing that, it’s in the works now. For now Olive needs to be protected but it really depends on the type of guest. Sone guests just arrive for a few nights and don’t leave until checkout but others like this guest now are here for several weeks and come & go regularly. We’ll get there though, we’ll figure out what’s best. The cats are also out and about but they usually run away from cars and machinery.
I know you alwys do what is best for your animals I hate to see Olive not being free to enjoy the farm. Gate and no cars on the farm Love y'all and all your snimals
Oh my dear Chad, I choked up for years after my young cat George Clooney passed away, but talking about him, remembering funny things about him bought me laughter and tears and helped me breath better so keep talking about Molly,❤ she is emortalized in all your videos never to be forgotten. Such a beautiful girl, bless you Molly. R.I.P. sweetheart, we all miss you so much especially your daddy and darling. Although your animals may not notice Molly's absence, they adore you, love those babies following you! So cute!❤ But you have all this abundance of fur love, enjoy them!!! Big hugs, stay safe and I'm so happy to see this vlog. 💙
Hello Lovely People . Our thoughts are with you please be strong and know time is a great healer, We are often visited by the spirit of our beloved cat Mitzie who passed away; which is a great comfort. We are all made of energy which never dies, the beautiful Molly will always be with you. Sending Love & Healing Vibes from the UK... Much Love Celia, David & Toby the Cat xxx
thank u so much, I was never really one to think about such things until now. Molly had such an incredible impact on our lives, I'm sure she'll always be around.
@@HiddenSpringFarm It's so horrendous! My little jack Russell, Lily, was run over by a truck in front of me and killed. The driver didn't even notice and kept going! I was just yards from my house, I live in a cul-de-sac and had her on a lead but she just bolted from me. It was so traumatising because I blamed myself for not having a firmer grip. You just have to wonder why these freakish accidents happen. Anyway, I just want you to know that you will heal and your heart will always stay warm knowing you brought an awful lot of happiness to Molly when she was alive.
It's great that you have the farm, it's so important to keep going despite the grief and farm work is so therapeutic. Plus the animals are hilarious as always, they're the best medicine. Big boss Fozzie always makes me smile
Hello from Hawaii, my wife loves watching your channel, i will glance over from time to time, you are really a kind soul, she told me about the terrible accident, we are so very sorry for your loss, we send our prayers, love & Aloha to you & your family. May God ease this unbearable pain & sorrow, & give you comfort & healing.🙏🙏🙏🤙
Good morning Chad and Darling. I am so happy to see the two of you and the amazing animals on the farm. I, too, have cried so much and have hurt for you and your lovely wife. Molly is beautiful and will be truly missed. I think Olive is a blessing and things do happen that we can't explain or understand in this life. You two are such good and loving people it gives me great inspiration every time I watch your videos. I love the farm and all the animals and it brings me such peace. Until next time. God Bless.
Chad I’m from central Victoria Australia & I watch your videos regularly & will always remember your baby Molly R.I.P. Please fence off the section where the visitors park. Thinking of your family & all animals ❤
I’ll figure it all out, it also depends a lot on the type of guest…some stay for the whole time but some come & go. Most times we don’t even have guests too so it’s not an issue on those times.
I’m glad to see you back! Maybe introduce the speed limit for the guests around the farm to prevent the car accident like in the UK as it’s so unfair for Olive to limit her movement?
So very sorry about your Molly 😢. Can there be a gate at your entrance with some sort of alarm when someone is visiting so that Olive can be free. Or fence an area for her to run around.
Hello Canadian friend! My husband and I have only followed your adventures since moving in to our new and first home and farm. You, your wife and animals have captivated our hearts and I’ve gotten so much wisdom from you both on gardening and animals. When I saw what happened to Molly I cried with you 😭 Molly and Olive are amazing dogs and fur babies. This morning, we were blessed to bring an 8 week old Australian shepherd into our home. Was not planned! I immediately thought of you and your beloved dog, so we named her Molly. She will be an amazing sheep herder. I shared this with you so that you’ll know in some small way, Your Molly lives on in name of another. Bless your heart..
The balance between protecting animals and allowing freedom is so difficult. After I Iost my beautiful puppy being hit by a car when I was 16, I have spent the last 61 years trying to balance giving freedom to my pets and keeping them safe. Like with Bubbles, it isn’t easy and I don’t always feel I did it right with my dogs and cats maybe being over protective. I guess in the old days horses trampled dogs and carriages ran over them too. And diseases like rabies and distemper without vaccines took lives freely. It’s just a dangerous world but as iffy as life is sometimes, I guess we just have to do our best and be thankful for the blessings that do surround us, a day at a time. The goslings are so darn cute and love watching the crops grow. ❤❤ .
Hang in there, Chad. Time will help your heart. As someone who has been through the same loss as you, I know it seems impossible right now, but in time it will get better. Keep doing exactly what you are doing. Talk about her to us, remember her, share photos and video of her. She will not be forgotten by you or us. Even though you can't see us we are here for you. We will listen and love you, your wife and all your babies just like family. Hugs and prayers to you. By the way, I love my Black Cats Rule T-shirt. I have to represent my boy Dexter!
I'm so sorry for your loss. We just lost our 15 yo dog last week. The loos of a pet is just like a family member, and unexpected loss takes longer to heal.
I hope that in time, as you begin to heal from Molly's loss , that you'll consider getting a replacement. Especially for Olive's sake, as she's accustomed to having a sibling.
Probably all of us watching your channel are animal lovers so we know it's extremely sad and difficult to loose a beloved pet/child. Time makes it easier Hey Chad what about letting Olive run free as normal when there are no farm guest. It's not healthy physically or mentally for Olive to stay tied up and not run free as normal. Or perhaps make the road in the open and not close to brush and trees so the view is wide open. Couldn't help but see something coming in front of the guests car. ❤ Love you and your darling channel
I really should have touched on it a bit more as i see in the comments about Olive. Of course with a bit more communication with guests Olive will be free. Most of the time we don't even have guests so Olive will be free. Some guests just arrive, stay a few days and checkout so in those cases Olive will be free, only leashed when cars are expected.
Hi Chad, lovely day on the farm. Maybe a locked gate at the entrance of your farm could let you keep Olive off leashed? Then when a customer or farm stay car comes over you would know and can keep Olive leashed or in the work shop while cars are coming
I gotta get back to it, it's a therapy. Olive sees all her friends and runs free only when I know the guests are all at the farm, it's the coming and going of cars that I'm protecting her from now. Most of the time we don't even have guests.
Still praying for your broken heart as a pet owner I understand completely. God bless you and your darling. God bless your farm and all your animals.🙋🏻♀️❤️🇺🇸
I would just put up signs along the roadway and parking areas reminding people that there may be animals roaming and to please keep their speed to a minimum and be vigilant. I guess speed-bumps might be too inconvenient when you're moving around heavy equipment as well.
We have a farm here that is an educational farm (lots of visitors), and they have a dog that roams free. Basically they have put up speed limit/ dog crossing signs spaced along the drive. Is like 10mph.
Turkeys are a great addition for the guests. I have heard them called dogs with wings. You'll need to spend time with them and socialize them unless they're food of course.
They seem to be very skittish, running away from me etc. I’ve been hugging them since I got em but they’re very scared, not sure what more I can do. They’re growing now though so it’s a great sign. They are Red Bourbon turkeys.
Decor idea... Put names on the building of the animals. Wooden plaques with names... Like Bobby, Billy and the cats. When one passes... You can add a RIP on the plaque so you have their memory on the farm. The baby geese are saying hey dad
I’m so so sorry you lost Molly. The love you have for your animals and farm is incredible. I just ran across your channel on Facebook and on TH-cam and it is honestly my favorite channel and I shared to my kids and special friends. I am called the cat lady here and have 16 barn cats and work with a TNR organization. My animals are my life now that my kids are grown with their own families. I truly can feel the love you had for Molly and it brings tears to my eyes and I feel your sadness. You are a very special person and I’m glad you were able to tell us all your story and know we support you and love you 💕
Olive is such a darling. The way she melted when you kissed her head. She has a look of my Benjamin but of course he has a big male head. I kiss him on his long nose which he tolerates but I can tell he is not a fan. They are so special. Take care. Wendy
It’s not fair u have that dog tied She is use to roaming the farm. Please don’t punish her for what happened to Molly. That was an accident. Olive nos what’s going on. She will be happier without restraints.
Agreed but until I have a solution it’s for her own good. She’s not leashed all day every day either, only when there’s a chance of a car coming or going. A bit of extra communication from the guests helps too.
Have you considered just putting a fence along the road or driveway and just not having a gate? It wouldnt seal off the road from the animals, but it would limit access to it so they could only get on it at certain locations which would make it easier for people to look out for them. I understand that you need to do whatever you need to to heal, and couldnt handle the loss of another animal right now, but I just hate seeing Olive tethered to the cart and not able to be free and enjoy the farm and spend time with you. Also, there are automatic gates that open when they detect a car.
Olive will not be leashed all the time, only when we’re expecting traffic. All that sounds fine and good if I had an extra 10k sitting around. I’ll figure something out eventually but for now I’ll be controlling when she is free.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just a suggestion, I would post a few speed limit signs and animal crossing signs to let visitors know to be aware animals are out and about.
Chad the goslings are so so cute! Glad you are ok. Sure miss Molly and Olive chasing their Kong. I know you are worried about Olive but don’t you think she may think she did something wrong-she must be with you-I miss Molly😢😢
Olive will be fine, she’s only leashed at certain times when the guests are active. She jumps in the Mule when I tell her she’s happy to be there I’m sure. Most times she’ll be free still.
So, so sorry to hear about Molly ... I know how you feel ... We give our hearts to them & they give us their unconditional love ... Blessings to you & your family ... ❤ I actually think Olive will take care of you & stick by you ...
I can't even begin to imagine the pain and fear you are going through. This coming from a dog trainer... can you use one of those halo collars that teach boundaries? Or an invisible fence? That would allow Olive to be with you but also keep her off the driveway. Keeping you and your wife in my prayers.
Thank you so much, lot of people suggesting that. I really don’t know anything about them but I do know that the layout of our property is difficult to fence so I’d imagine the same for invisible fences. It would need to have 4 or 5 different zones while still allowing cars in and out. Not even sure I need such a thing though as I’ll explain a lot more in the next video. Olive will still be free most of the time.
I'm so sorry but I don't agree about Olive been attached. Everyone of us can have an accident every day, but we can't stay home and limit our life thinking about it. Olive should be free like always did, the farm is a very secure place. You could put some advertisements for cars to slow down approaching the farm maybe. Of course I respect your choice but now I feel even more sad.
@@cherylmcnab4585 Yes, but it's not just about that, it's about the mental strength to assume what happened. He feels attached to the cats and dogs, I feel attached too like if they were my own cats and dogs because I watch all the videos, and I'll be so sad if one of the cats dissapear too one day, but the truth is that it can happen again to any of them, and you have to be mentally prepared. What happens to Molly is dramatic and super hard, you have to live with it, but watching Olive tied in a leash is heartbreaking.
Someone else mentioned that too although they are in the south, our would be a different variety for zone be 5b. I’d have to search the video and see how he’s doing it. At least we have them all lined up for a trellis if we need.
Chad and Darling, thank you for the time you have given us, during your grieving. We have prayed for both of you, I know it's hard we lost our dog about three years ago. My husband and I will be here if you two want to ever talk about it. The flowers, cats and all the rest of the animals bring us joy, I know you love them lots too. The garden looks good, she works hard out there. How is the wood mill coming along? Love and hugs to you all. ❤❤😊
Aww thanks for all the support. I actually haven’t touched the mill since Molly’s passing, it’s just covered with a huge tarp. It’s also been raining a bit but I’ll get dabbling on it soon. It just needs some fine tuning and adjustments and I’ll cut the first log.
It’s okay to choke up that’s shows you got a heart. The cats know believe me. I can tell and more Maggie looked like she was looking for her. That’s why Fozzy following you more. He can feel it. It’s so sad!! It’s Understandable that it hurts. It hurts us that your sad.
Guys listen…. Chad isn't going to Keep Olive tied up all the time! He wouldn’t do that to her! But right now, there are guests at the Farm Stay that are coming and going. While they are there, I understand why he tethered her. When the guests are gone, Olive will run free as always. We trust Chad will do what is best for ALL of his animals on the farm. So, let's trust that includes Olive. I completely understand why he is doing this right now. I don’t blame him for doing it either. Olive is used to having Molly with her and she would most likely go looking for her. Keeping her tethered while the guests are there prevents anything from happening to her as well As keeps her from wondering off by herself to look for Molly. Let's just trust that he knows what is best for Olive and his farm.
I realized after seeing everyone’s comments that I didn’t explain very well. I’ll talk about it in the next video but you’re right on. Most of the time we don’t even have guests or if we do they don’t come & go. Thnx for helping to explain 😉
@@HiddenSpringFarm no,problem… I know what you are trying to do… and I don’t blame you one bit… I grew up on our family farm that has been in our family for 8 generations! And it can be dangerous with all of the machinery and equipment… then to add to it in your situation, the extra traffic from guests, it can be a whole other nightmare as we saw with Molly's tragic accident… I have to admit, I did the same thing when I lost one of mine 35 years ago! Oh my dad went ballistic when I put a tie out and hooked up my dog Dakota to it… I told him, it’s just until he gets used to being alone and or I get another dog for him to play with… my dad let Dakota off that tie out when I went into town… when I came home and he was gone, I was furious… I found him a week later in the back pasture… it wasn't pretty :( … my dad apologized over and over and over… I honestly still haven’t forgiven him for that… but I know why you have done what you have done and I agree with you 100%… I also know it’s not permanent too… so, you do what you need to do and just know, you have so much support from so many of us… you guys are loved!
Chad just an idea. It may be a big job but maybe put in speed bumps on the road/driveway? Also putting up signs on the driveway with pictures of Olive and the Cats stating to the visitors that they are roaming the farm.
@@HiddenSpringFarm Oh yeah, being from the UK I forgot for a minute how much snow you guys get over there. The signs I'm sure would help though. Visitors to your farmstead are sure to be animal lovers too so would take more care if they knew.
All your hard work on the berry field and garden, with all your wonderful, sweet family surrounding you is going to be so therapeutic for you now. Sending so much love your way🫶😘💜💜💜
thank you for the update, i'm sure it hasnt been easy but i'm happy to see you, your darlin, and all your fluffy friends again. in your video you mentioned putting fencing to keep the animals in, but maybe if its possible you could use speed bumpers, or put multiple "slow down" or "20 kmh speed limit" signs along the driveway that guests would use, and maybe put a disclaimer to anyone booking a farm stay to please drive with caution on the farm to ensure the safety of the animals. just a thought, that might be cheaper and easier than all that fencing, and again great to see you all 💜💜
Aww thanks, signage for sure. I doubt I’d do bumps just cause of all the equipment, logging, snow removal etc. I don’t think I’d do too much fencing cause it gets super expensive too but maybe a large area. We’ll see what works best.
Hey Chad not trying to be a pest but im not sure i nade myself ckear. Perhaps clear the brush + trees about 6 feet on both sides of the road making it more vusable if any animal is heading tiwards the road on your farm. Such as driving diwn a highway. If everything is cut back a driver has time to brake before hitting a dear etc. Now that you have your neighbor excavator. Also a couple of speed bumpa to force a driver to slow down. And perhaps a contract signed at beginning of stay for guest that require and house/property damage or animals killed will be billed to their credut card. Not trying to sound nean but as you know some people now days dont use commin sense and oyr pets are depending on us to take care of and protect them.
Number 1 ...I want to say I am so sorry you lost your beloved Molly. I send you prayers and hugs. 2. If you put a handful of rabbit poop on your raspberries, they will do great. Well take care , God Bless from Michigan.
@@ladyjay6741 it’s been very hard without Molly, I still think about her all the time. We’re a bit better now and of course things on the farm must get done but I would give anything to have her back.
I can tell you that the Cats definitely know about the molly incident, and even if you are aware they are helping your energy to stabilize and make it calmer, they magical beings
Yeah definitely, also Fozzy will be until your energy gets calmer, also talk with all your animals let them know why you are as you are, they will align their energy and help. God and the universe bless you and all your people
Hi Chad will you ever get another Old English Sheepdog in the future they are so cute and adorable and the world's greatest friend that is what I usually do to move forward.
My 4 year old when you were talking about hoping Big Red and the hens won’t pick on the goslings - “and that big red guy should not kick on those, and the hens, not kick on those chicks. Why he do that? Probably if he’s angry.”
You've been on my mind all week, my heart hurts for you all. Great video today, things are looking great and life goes on doesn't it. The raspberries should do much better since you transplanted them and they won't be choked out by grass & weeds now. I love how the goslings run after you, so darn cute! Hugs to you both 🥰
Cats are not ignorant, they know when someone is missing. They don't react the same way as dogs but they do understand that Molly is gone. They probably saw the accident or at least some of them saw.
Maybe you could place obstacles like large rocks or posts on the drive that force people to drive slowly. And put a sign up…….Dogs/Animals Running Free DRIVE SLOW 🐶 Its such a shame that Olive can’t run free; put her on a long tether outside the vehicle.
I wonder, would a warning sign and very low speed limit for farmstay guests be safe enough so Olive can still roam? Say a speed limit sign and warning of roaming animals? I'm not sure how close the forest wall is to the road, but assume it's also a pebble road? Is there very limited visibility to safely stop if more aware there are roaming cats and olive and to drive very slowly? As they'd come and go as they please and not just upon checkin/checkout, I would hope a very slow speed for just that stretch could be enough.
U won’t b able to talk about Molly for awhile..before u don’t cry or feel terrible..the goslings were so precious..I went back and watched it a few times..adorable..then all the ducks running out..and the cats and bunnies..such support and healing around u..animals r the best gift God gave us..that plant must b like catnip to pigs..too funny..if u put a fence around the property u could have a code for the gate that they could stay in their car and access..signs up for drive slow and watch out for animals ..it’s not fair that Olive can’t run and play and be happy and get exercise and now has to be kept sitting in the cart while u work..I love watching all the animals on your farm..I hope the memories of Molly will be a warm loving memory that doesn’t hurt as much soon..it’ll take a good while but I can tell u it will get easier down the road..🩷🙏🩷🙏
Very nice to see a smile on your face again. Oh, you can't escape Gosling Cuteness! The Pond looks fantastic and the Quackies and Goosers are sure having fun there. The corn has to rub together for pollenation so don't worry about them being too close together. Luv, Janet
Yes I think so but they’re still skittish. They respond to my voice too. They are cute at this age, I love the way they waddle with their arms out for balance.
Still teary watching the video. I am praying and hope that you and your darling will get through this sad time. Molly is with you in spirit running free and protecting all your babies from above.
You don't have to fence in your whole property. Just a large size outside kennel for the dog. They sell them at Tractor Supply and don't forget a dog house . I'm glad that you have your dog on a leash dogs should never be running loose. supervise your animals at all times if you're not going to be supervising them lock them all up from predator attacks.. land predators and flying predators such as hawks..... When I go out to the store or go to work my animals get locked up until I get back home. Also be careful of the cats that they dont get run over by a vehicle. Cats like to hide under vehicles.
Glad to see you. My heart hurts over loosing Molly Maybe put a gate up and don't allow cars on the farm. I hate to see Olive not be free. I know oil you are doing what you think is best. Love all your animals.
The thing is we run a farm stay business so we need to figure out the best solution. We don’t have guests all the time and Olive will be free on those vacant days and also some guests don’t come & go so she’ll be free then too but otherwise I need to find the best way to prevent another accident 😊
@@HiddenSpringFarmIt will be big job but a fence the length of the road into the farm house with speed limit/caution signs. ❤ I had to watch videos featuring your/our beloved Molly because my heart was yearning to see that beautiful sweet soul💔She was in almost all your videos . To know she’s gone feels like a horrible dream I want to wake up from😥 Your hearts will take much time to heal but she will always hold a place in ❤ Love you all💖
Could you just fence along each edge of the road so animals would have to go all the way around to access it? Or an invisible fence and equip pets with a e-collar that activates when they go on the road?
Im excited for fall to come so you and the Mrs. Can harvest your plantings. Thats gonna be awesome, i love when your not talking. The sound of the wind rustling through the tree leaves is beautiful and very relaxing❤
It’s been 10 months since i lost Callie. Just mention of her and start crying all over. Some people just don’t understand what they meant to us. Just do the best you can .
So sad for you ❤❤❤ ,Please keep posting and tell people to drive slowly on the farm like a big sign at the enterence. I am sure the cats and Olive miss Molly, animals know and fee more than people realize .❤❤❤❤
So sorry for your loss 😢molly is so loved & will be missed dearly ❤. None of this was your fault you are amazing! For prevention methods maybe setting a low speed limit and some speed bumps around parts of the farm ❤❤❤
Aww thanks. Molly was the lifeblood of the farm and I think she’ll always be around watching me. Signs for sure, bumps not so sure as I’ll be doing a lot of logging with the tractor etc. I’ll explain more in Mondays video as I realize reading lots of comments about Olive that I didn’t explain it well.
Watching you when having air tags on your is helping me deal with my Sebastian being missing and possibly gone. Do have a plan to have some kind of way to keep track of the kittens when they start being let out and I will be sure that they stay safe. Sorry to hear about your Molly ❤
Chad, can't you put a saw horse across the driveway where your renters have to physically get out of their car to move it, make a big sign and paint the words caution dogs running loose. My heart breaks over the loss of Molly.
The goslings are getting so big! I so hope they continue to follow you and don’t turn on you like the other 4 did … I have an Idea for you about Olive… I hate so much seeing her tethered like that… my brother had the exact same thing happen to his best buddy last summer… so, he installed an an electric fence system that would shock the dogs and keep them from going past a certain point. After about a month, he was actually able to turn it off and neither Bear or Deer (yes, that is their names lol) would go anywhere near the boundaries where those fences were… perhaps you could install something like that for Olive and any future furry friends you happen to get… I bet if you were to ask, I and the rest of your viewers would donate to get this for you!
We will always remember your Molly. But work is often the best therapy. Have you considered using cardboard instead of landscape fabric for weed suppression? My issue with landscape fabric is that eventually weeds will grow on top of the fabric and then removing them is even harder.
I have tried cardboard under the geotextile for extra weed killing power. I’ve got a text going on since 2 years. Our blueberries have the geotextile with wood chips on top. The garden has just the geotextile. So far the garden has not had any grass or weeds growing thru but the wood chips in the blueberry patch has a few weeds that grow on the surface thru the wood chips. I believe if it’s just the black fabric with nothing on top you will have no grass or weeds.
Chad, you know, i got to thinkin' maybe you could come up with a sign around the entrance to your Home stay house, that has a speed limit on it and then another sign somewhere close the speed limit sign that reads Cat/Dog crossing. That way, ppl will be more aware of what's around them. Just because they are getting to stay at your Home stay house, doesn't mean they can drive 90 mph, in the drive up to the house. Just a thought 🤔💡 My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you at the loss of Sweet Molly. Many Blessings to you both, Laurel ❤
Hi Chad hope you feeling a little better today in yourself. Remember molly will always be in your heart shes always with you. I feel sorry for Olive being tied up i do understand maybe a longer rope so she can get off the mule and have a little area around the mule. ❤❤❤
Olive will be fine and still be free most of the time. I’ll explain more in the next video as I can see lots of folks worry about Olive being leashed but in reality it’s only when cars are active.
Research Kaolin Clay to spray onto your plants to manage pest pressure. Again so sorry for Molly. Keep in mind that the kitties can also be hurt with cars, machinery, etc. Hopefully you will let Olive roam her farm one day again, maybe not when guests are staying. But understand your decision to keep her tethered. Hugs to you and your darlin. 💕💕🎶🎶
I'm sorry about Molly, that's a horrible thing to happen. As for Olive, have you considered obedience classes for her? She seems to be fairly well trained, but so did Molly. Maybe some obedience classes will give you some piece of mind when it's time to let Olive loose again? I don't know, just something to consider.
It’s been two years since our cat Neo was laid to rest, we had him for 18 years. I still grieve! It’s ok for you to take the time you need to process her death. Those goslings are the cutest!
@@HiddenSpringFarm When our OES passed, he was 13+. I couldn’t imagine losing one at 4. They are such special dogs. My 6-year old OES is the greatest dog, too. Give Olive a chance to fill that void a little. You won’t regret it. But keep mourning, there’s nothing wrong with it.
Molly’s memory will be in our hearts forever. Thanks so much for all the support and loving words from you all. The critters on the farm are doing ok & this vlog is a good update on everything going on while we adjust to not having our best girl around. Enjoy the episode 💜💜💜
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its a week today since my beloved dog Lady died suddenly xx
@@deannamoreton8253 oh no sorry to hear, we’re all grieving together for our best friends 💜
Carry on with the farm sir, it's the only way to move forward.
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Chad, you are in the ‘stages of grief’ right now and it is indeed what it is. It’s hard to believe that one day the thoughts of Molly will bring smiles and not tears, but it will. Your land will sooth your sadness and give you back your zest for life. Patience my friend, you are not alone on this journey, but are in the hearts and minds of lots and lots of us.
I can just picture that, very well said. Thank you 😊
I'm sorry about molly
Morning Chad and darlin. We will never forget Molly. Glad to see you trying to cope and heal. It's good to see all of the animals again. Take care.
It definitely helps having so many people around the world love Molly.
I’m sad for olive😢 being tethered. Maybe you can put a sign on your gate telling visitors that animals are wandering loose please use caution and slow down.
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Don’t worry, Olive won’t be leashed at all times only when cars are expected. I’ll put up some signage but really most of the time we don’t even have customers.
Yes, I agree and left a comment in previous video about putting up 5 mph Speed Limit Signs throughout farm and at entrance. I would also speak with anyone who plans on coming to the farm and stress that this is NON-NEGOTIABLE. 🐶💗🐕
Chad, my tears ran every day since Monday, i am so very sorry and miss Molly very much. I feel for Olive and the other animals as they know Molly isn’t there with them. I know your Darling misses Molly so much too. You and Molly were the center of the farm and always will be. Olive will want to run with you everywhere too. My thoughts and prayers are for you all!😢😢❤
Thnx so much. Olive is definitely grieving too as she is behaving differently and is extra cuddly…way more than usual.
What ifs won't change what happened. Sometimes accidents happen. Tragic as they may be, they are simply accidents. Don't punish the other animals and deny them the freedom offered by the farm out of fear over what might or could occur. It couldn't have been prevented unfortunately.
To allow Olive to roam around the farm get her a Halo collar - you can program it to where she can't go. They can be expensive - I would donate and I'm sure many of your followers would pitch in as well so Olive can still roam.
OMG…. I just actually recommended this! My brother lost one of his dogs to the exact same thing last summer… he put in an electric fence system that has a shock collar for Bear and Deer (that’s the names of his other two dogs. He's a Hunter lol) it wasn't very expensive but it wasn't programmable either… after about a month of getting zapped several,times, Bear and Deer stopped going anywhere near the boundary line and my brother was able to turn off the collars… he does turn it on every now and then if the boys start to get "brave" and get too close… but I think this would work for Chad too… and Olive is smart enough she would figure it out real fast as well…
Chad another thought. Put signs up entering your property and along the drive.....Drive slow no faster then 5 miles an hour. Animals running free..... anyway something like that. Please don't keep Olive tied up
I’ll be doing that, it’s in the works now. For now Olive needs to be protected but it really depends on the type of guest. Sone guests just arrive for a few nights and don’t leave until checkout but others like this guest now are here for several weeks and come & go regularly. We’ll get there though, we’ll figure out what’s best. The cats are also out and about but they usually run away from cars and machinery.
I know you alwys do what is best for your animals
I hate to see Olive not being free to enjoy the farm. Gate and no cars on the farm
Love y'all and all your snimals
I wish Olive could run free to. Maybe in time she will again. Chad is terrified of it happening again 😢🐾🐾
Don’t worry Olive will still be free 95% of the time, only need to be controlled when cars are coming or going.
Olive will be free still most of the time, I’ll explain it better in the next video.
Oh my dear Chad, I choked up for years after my young cat George Clooney passed away, but talking about him, remembering funny things about him bought me laughter and tears and helped me breath better so keep talking about Molly,❤ she is emortalized in all your videos never to be forgotten. Such a beautiful girl, bless you Molly. R.I.P. sweetheart, we all miss you so much especially your daddy and darling. Although your animals may not notice Molly's absence, they adore you, love those babies following you! So cute!❤ But you have all this abundance of fur love, enjoy them!!! Big hugs, stay safe and I'm so happy to see this vlog. 💙
Thanks so much for your kindness and wonderful comments.
Hello Lovely People . Our thoughts are with you please be strong and know time is a great healer, We are often visited by the spirit of our beloved cat Mitzie who passed away; which is a great comfort. We are all made of energy which never dies, the beautiful Molly will always be with you. Sending Love & Healing Vibes from the UK... Much Love Celia, David & Toby the Cat xxx
Totally agree
thank u so much, I was never really one to think about such things until now. Molly had such an incredible impact on our lives, I'm sure she'll always be around.
I have no doubt the manual work you have to do will help you through this rough time. I hope Olive and the kitties will comfort you. ❤
Definitely, we’re a bit better this week but those first few days were the worst of our lives.
@@HiddenSpringFarm It's so horrendous! My little jack Russell, Lily, was run over by a truck in front of me and killed. The driver didn't even notice and kept going! I was just yards from my house, I live in a cul-de-sac and had her on a lead but she just bolted from me. It was so traumatising because I blamed myself for not having a firmer grip. You just have to wonder why these freakish accidents happen. Anyway, I just want you to know that you will heal and your heart will always stay warm knowing you brought an awful lot of happiness to Molly when she was alive.
It's great that you have the farm, it's so important to keep going despite the grief and farm work is so therapeutic. Plus the animals are hilarious as always, they're the best medicine. Big boss Fozzie always makes me smile
Yes I totally agree, everything we’ve planted needs watering, animals need tending etc. it’s a very good therapy for us.
Hello from Hawaii,
my wife loves watching your channel, i will glance over from time to time, you are really a kind soul, she told me about the terrible accident, we are so very sorry for your loss, we send our prayers, love & Aloha to you & your family.
May God ease this unbearable pain & sorrow, & give you comfort & healing.🙏🙏🙏🤙
Thanks so much & Aloha. It really means a lot knowing somehow in some way Molly touched so many around the globe 💜
Good morning Chad and Darling. I am so happy to see the two of you and the amazing animals on the farm. I, too, have cried so much and have hurt for you and your lovely wife. Molly is beautiful and will be truly missed. I think Olive is a blessing and things do happen that we can't explain or understand in this life. You two are such good and loving people it gives me great inspiration every time I watch your videos. I love the farm and all the animals and it brings me such peace. Until next time. God Bless.
Chad I’m from central Victoria Australia & I watch your videos regularly & will always remember your baby Molly R.I.P. Please fence off the section where the visitors park. Thinking of your family & all animals ❤
I’ll figure it all out, it also depends a lot on the type of guest…some stay for the whole time but some come & go. Most times we don’t even have guests too so it’s not an issue on those times.
I’m glad to see you back! Maybe introduce the speed limit for the guests around the farm to prevent the car accident like in the UK as it’s so unfair for Olive to limit her movement?
So very sorry about your Molly 😢. Can there be a gate at your entrance with some sort of alarm when someone is visiting so that Olive can be free. Or fence an area for her to run around.
We’ll be looking at all options. Olive wouldn’t be leashed all the time though anyway, only during certain times.
Hello Canadian friend! My husband and I have only followed your adventures since moving in to our new and first home and farm. You, your wife and animals have captivated our hearts and I’ve gotten so much wisdom from you both on gardening and animals. When I saw what happened to Molly I cried with you 😭 Molly and Olive are amazing dogs and fur babies.
This morning, we were blessed to bring an 8 week old Australian shepherd into our home. Was not planned! I immediately thought of you and your beloved dog, so we named her Molly. She will be an amazing sheep herder. I shared this with you so that you’ll know in some small way, Your Molly lives on in name of another. Bless your heart..
That’s incredible thank you so much. Very nice comment. At least Molly will practically live on forever on TH-cam ❤️❤️
The balance between protecting animals and allowing freedom is so difficult. After I Iost my beautiful puppy being hit by a car when I was 16, I have spent the last 61 years trying to balance giving freedom to my pets and keeping them safe. Like with Bubbles, it isn’t easy and I don’t always feel I did it right with my dogs and cats maybe being over protective.
I guess in the old days horses trampled dogs and carriages ran over them too. And diseases like rabies and distemper without vaccines took lives freely. It’s just a dangerous world but as iffy as life is sometimes, I guess we just have to do our best and be thankful for the blessings that do surround us, a day at a time.
The goslings are so darn cute and love watching the crops grow. ❤❤
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Hang in there, Chad. Time will help your heart. As someone who has been through the same loss as you, I know it seems impossible right now, but in time it will get better. Keep doing exactly what you are doing. Talk about her to us, remember her, share photos and video of her. She will not be forgotten by you or us. Even though you can't see us we are here for you. We will listen and love you, your wife and all your babies just like family. Hugs and prayers to you. By the way, I love my Black Cats Rule T-shirt. I have to represent my boy Dexter!
You’re right. She is impossible for us to forget and the 700+ TH-cam videos practically makes her immortal on the interweb. Thnx for the comment 💜💜
Dexter is the most awesome Farm Panther! Love him! I just love Black Cats…
I'm so sorry for your loss. We just lost our 15 yo dog last week. The loos of a pet is just like a family member, and unexpected loss takes longer to heal.
I hope that in time, as you begin to heal from Molly's loss , that you'll consider getting a replacement. Especially for Olive's sake, as she's accustomed to having a sibling.
Molly is irreplaceable.
But l’m sure they will consider getting another fur-mily member when the time is right for them.
Probably all of us watching your channel are animal lovers so we know it's extremely sad and difficult to loose a beloved pet/child. Time makes it easier Hey Chad what about letting Olive run free as normal when there are no farm guest. It's not healthy physically or mentally for Olive to stay tied up and not run free as normal. Or perhaps make the road in the open and not close to brush and trees so the view is wide open. Couldn't help but see something coming in front of the guests car. ❤ Love you and your darling channel
I have to farms with gates, that open automatically when a vehicle is waiting and also notifies the farm owner that someone is approaching.
I really should have touched on it a bit more as i see in the comments about Olive. Of course with a bit more communication with guests Olive will be free. Most of the time we don't even have guests so Olive will be free. Some guests just arrive, stay a few days and checkout so in those cases Olive will be free, only leashed when cars are expected.
Hi Chad, lovely day on the farm. Maybe a locked gate at the entrance of your farm could let you keep Olive off leashed? Then when a customer or farm stay car comes over you would know and can keep Olive leashed or in the work shop while cars are coming
Or maybe a parking spot for guests outside the farm? Then you have control of what or who "pours out" of the car, like loose dogs.
Olive will be free most of the time still, it’s just to control her while cars are active. Next episode I’ll touch on it a bit to explain more.
Its good to see you back! . Like you said it was a freak accident. Olive doesn't understand why she can't run and play, and go see Maggie too!
I gotta get back to it, it's a therapy. Olive sees all her friends and runs free only when I know the guests are all at the farm, it's the coming and going of cars that I'm protecting her from now. Most of the time we don't even have guests.
Still praying for your broken heart as a pet owner I understand completely. God bless you and your darling. God bless your farm and all your animals.🙋🏻♀️❤️🇺🇸
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I would just put up signs along the roadway and parking areas reminding people that there may be animals roaming and to please keep their speed to a minimum and be vigilant. I guess speed-bumps might be too inconvenient when you're moving around heavy equipment as well.
yeah but signs should be easy to do, just as a reminder to people.
We have a farm here that is an educational farm (lots of visitors), and they have a dog that roams free. Basically they have put up speed limit/ dog crossing signs spaced along the drive. Is like 10mph.
That’s what I’m gonna do as a start.
Turkeys are a great addition for the guests. I have heard them called dogs with wings. You'll need to spend time with them and socialize them unless they're food of course.
They seem to be very skittish, running away from me etc. I’ve been hugging them since I got em but they’re very scared, not sure what more I can do. They’re growing now though so it’s a great sign. They are Red Bourbon turkeys.
Decor idea... Put names on the building of the animals. Wooden plaques with names... Like Bobby, Billy and the cats. When one passes... You can add a RIP on the plaque so you have their memory on the farm. The baby geese are saying hey dad
Not a bad idea at all.
I’m so so sorry you lost Molly. The love you have for your animals and farm is incredible. I just ran across your channel on Facebook and on TH-cam and it is honestly my favorite channel and I shared to my kids and special friends. I am called the cat lady here and have 16 barn cats and work with a TNR organization. My animals are my life now that my kids are grown with their own families. I truly can feel the love you had for Molly and it brings tears to my eyes and I feel your sadness. You are a very special person and I’m glad you were able to tell us all your story and know we support you and love you 💕
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Olive is such a darling. The way she melted when you kissed her head. She has a look of my Benjamin but of course he has a big male head. I kiss him on his long nose which he tolerates but I can tell he is not a fan. They are so special. Take care. Wendy
Yeah she has been extra cuddly since. Very loving, she knows what happened I’m sure.
It’s not fair u have that dog tied She is use to roaming the farm. Please don’t punish her for what happened to Molly. That was an accident. Olive nos what’s going on. She will be happier without restraints.
Agreed but until I have a solution it’s for her own good. She’s not leashed all day every day either, only when there’s a chance of a car coming or going. A bit of extra communication from the guests helps too.
Have you considered just putting a fence along the road or driveway and just not having a gate? It wouldnt seal off the road from the animals, but it would limit access to it so they could only get on it at certain locations which would make it easier for people to look out for them. I understand that you need to do whatever you need to to heal, and couldnt handle the loss of another animal right now, but I just hate seeing Olive tethered to the cart and not able to be free and enjoy the farm and spend time with you. Also, there are automatic gates that open when they detect a car.
Yes that would be a great idea
Olive will not be leashed all the time, only when we’re expecting traffic. All that sounds fine and good if I had an extra 10k sitting around. I’ll figure something out eventually but for now I’ll be controlling when she is free.
Maggie May probably notices Molly is missing 😢
That’s what I’m thinking. Didn’t she like to rub up against Molly when she came out of the catico?
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just a suggestion, I would post a few speed limit signs and animal crossing signs to let visitors know to be aware animals are out and about.
Yes agreed, already have it in the works. Thanks so much eh 🙏
You're a precious and gentle heart. We understand completely!
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Chad the goslings are so so cute! Glad you are ok. Sure miss Molly and Olive chasing their Kong. I know you are worried about Olive but don’t you think she may think she did something wrong-she must be with you-I miss Molly😢😢
Olive will be fine, she’s only leashed at certain times when the guests are active. She jumps in the Mule when I tell her she’s happy to be there I’m sure. Most times she’ll be free still.
So, so sorry to hear about Molly ... I know how you feel ... We give our hearts to them & they give us their unconditional love ... Blessings to you & your family ... ❤ I actually think Olive will take care of you & stick by you ...
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How about "Molly's Hidden Spring Farm"? ❤️
We never forget our fur babies, they live within us forever!
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I can't even begin to imagine the pain and fear you are going through. This coming from a dog trainer... can you use one of those halo collars that teach boundaries? Or an invisible fence? That would allow Olive to be with you but also keep her off the driveway. Keeping you and your wife in my prayers.
Thank you so much, lot of people suggesting that. I really don’t know anything about them but I do know that the layout of our property is difficult to fence so I’d imagine the same for invisible fences. It would need to have 4 or 5 different zones while still allowing cars in and out. Not even sure I need such a thing though as I’ll explain a lot more in the next video. Olive will still be free most of the time.
I'm so sorry but I don't agree about Olive been attached. Everyone of us can have an accident every day, but we can't stay home and limit our life thinking about it. Olive should be free like always did, the farm is a very secure place.
You could put some advertisements for cars to slow down approaching the farm maybe.
Of course I respect your choice but now I feel even more sad.
Could you possibly put an electric gate to property and talk box before allowing folks in
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Yes, but it's not just about that, it's about the mental strength to assume what happened. He feels attached to the cats and dogs, I feel attached too like if they were my own cats and dogs because I watch all the videos, and I'll be so sad if one of the cats dissapear too one day, but the truth is that it can happen again to any of them, and you have to be mentally prepared. What happens to Molly is dramatic and super hard, you have to live with it, but watching Olive tied in a leash is heartbreaking.
Have you watched COG HILL FARM? He trellis his berries and it’s amazing how perfect it works
Someone else mentioned that too although they are in the south, our would be a different variety for zone be 5b. I’d have to search the video and see how he’s doing it. At least we have them all lined up for a trellis if we need.
Chad and Darling, thank you for the time you have given us, during your grieving. We have prayed for both of you, I know it's hard we lost our dog about three years ago. My husband and I will be here if you two want to ever talk about it. The flowers, cats and all the rest of the animals bring us joy, I know you love them lots too. The garden looks good, she works hard out there. How is the wood mill coming along? Love and hugs to you all. ❤❤😊
Aww thanks for all the support. I actually haven’t touched the mill since Molly’s passing, it’s just covered with a huge tarp. It’s also been raining a bit but I’ll get dabbling on it soon. It just needs some fine tuning and adjustments and I’ll cut the first log.
@@HiddenSpringFarm just take your time my friend. ❤😊
Love the end of this video. Hopefully, one day when your heart heals you can get a new friend for you and Olive❤
It’s okay to choke up that’s shows you got a heart. The cats know believe me. I can tell and more Maggie looked like she was looking for her. That’s why Fozzy following you more. He can feel it. It’s so sad!! It’s Understandable that it hurts. It hurts us that your sad.
I felt that too, you’re so right.
Guys listen…. Chad isn't going to Keep Olive tied up all the time! He wouldn’t do that to her! But right now, there are guests at the Farm Stay that are coming and going. While they are there, I understand why he tethered her. When the guests are gone, Olive will run free as always. We trust Chad will do what is best for ALL of his animals on the farm. So, let's trust that includes Olive. I completely understand why he is doing this right now. I don’t blame him for doing it either. Olive is used to having Molly with her and she would most likely go looking for her. Keeping her tethered while the guests are there prevents anything from happening to her as well As keeps her from wondering off by herself to look for Molly. Let's just trust that he knows what is best for Olive and his farm.
I realized after seeing everyone’s comments that I didn’t explain very well. I’ll talk about it in the next video but you’re right on. Most of the time we don’t even have guests or if we do they don’t come & go. Thnx for helping to explain 😉
@@HiddenSpringFarm no,problem… I know what you are trying to do… and I don’t blame you one bit… I grew up on our family farm that has been in our family for 8 generations! And it can be dangerous with all of the machinery and equipment… then to add to it in your situation, the extra traffic from guests, it can be a whole other nightmare as we saw with Molly's tragic accident… I have to admit, I did the same thing when I lost one of mine 35 years ago! Oh my dad went ballistic when I put a tie out and hooked up my dog Dakota to it… I told him, it’s just until he gets used to being alone and or I get another dog for him to play with… my dad let Dakota off that tie out when I went into town… when I came home and he was gone, I was furious… I found him a week later in the back pasture… it wasn't pretty :( … my dad apologized over and over and over… I honestly still haven’t forgiven him for that… but I know why you have done what you have done and I agree with you 100%… I also know it’s not permanent too… so, you do what you need to do and just know, you have so much support from so many of us… you guys are loved!
No worries Chad, we all love you guys and what ever is given is A ok.😊❤
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Chad just an idea. It may be a big job but maybe put in speed bumps on the road/driveway? Also putting up signs on the driveway with pictures of Olive and the Cats stating to the visitors that they are roaming the farm.
not too sure about speed humps I'd have to think about that, snow clearing comes to mind...but signs for sure
@@HiddenSpringFarm Oh yeah, being from the UK I forgot for a minute how much snow you guys get over there. The signs I'm sure would help though. Visitors to your farmstead are sure to be animal lovers too so would take more care if they knew.
All your hard work on the berry field and garden, with all your wonderful, sweet family surrounding you is going to be so therapeutic for you now. Sending so much love your way🫶😘💜💜💜
It’s very much like therapy. Truthfully the farm is a therapy even with Molly around but so much more so these days.
thank you for the update, i'm sure it hasnt been easy but i'm happy to see you, your darlin, and all your fluffy friends again. in your video you mentioned putting fencing to keep the animals in, but maybe if its possible you could use speed bumpers, or put multiple "slow down" or "20 kmh speed limit" signs along the driveway that guests would use, and maybe put a disclaimer to anyone booking a farm stay to please drive with caution on the farm to ensure the safety of the animals. just a thought, that might be cheaper and easier than all that fencing, and again great to see you all 💜💜
Aww thanks, signage for sure. I doubt I’d do bumps just cause of all the equipment, logging, snow removal etc. I don’t think I’d do too much fencing cause it gets super expensive too but maybe a large area. We’ll see what works best.
Molly will always be part of you and your beautiful home.xx love you molly.xx❤❤
Yes forever & ever.
Hey Chad not trying to be a pest but im not sure i nade myself ckear. Perhaps clear the brush + trees about 6 feet on both sides of the road making it more vusable if any animal is heading tiwards the road on your farm. Such as driving diwn a highway. If everything is cut back a driver has time to brake before hitting a dear etc. Now that you have your neighbor excavator. Also a couple of speed bumpa to force a driver to slow down. And perhaps a contract signed at beginning of stay for guest that require and house/property damage or animals killed will be billed to their credut card. Not trying to sound nean but as you know some people now days dont use commin sense and oyr pets are depending on us to take care of and protect them.
Number 1 ...I want to say I am so sorry you lost your beloved Molly. I send you prayers and hugs. 2. If you put a handful of rabbit poop on your raspberries, they will do great. Well take care , God Bless from Michigan.
@@ladyjay6741 it’s been very hard without Molly, I still think about her all the time. We’re a bit better now and of course things on the farm must get done but I would give anything to have her back.
I can tell you that the Cats definitely know about the molly incident, and even if you are aware they are helping your energy to stabilize and make it calmer, they magical beings
That’s probably why Fozzy is keeping me company cause he knows.
Yeah definitely, also Fozzy will be until your energy gets calmer, also talk with all your animals let them know why you are as you are, they will align their energy and help. God and the universe bless you and all your people
Do you have a sign warnings? Please slow animals. Or watch for animals
Chad great vlog👍🤗I'm so sorry🙏😞I ordered a molly tshirt for my cousin in Virginia who has a senior English Sheep Dog. Many thoughts and prayers 🙏
Hi Chad will you ever get another Old English Sheepdog in the future they are so cute and adorable and the world's greatest friend that is what I usually do to move forward.
I hope someday when their hearts heal they will get a friend for Olive
I heard you laugh at Olive jumping through the hay.... It was a wonderful sound to our ears and I am certain that it also warmed Olive's heart...
She was just so funny prancing thru the hay
My 4 year old when you were talking about hoping Big Red and the hens won’t pick on the goslings - “and that big red guy should not kick on those, and the hens, not kick on those chicks. Why he do that? Probably if he’s angry.”
You've been on my mind all week, my heart hurts for you all. Great video today, things are looking great and life goes on doesn't it. The raspberries should do much better since you transplanted them and they won't be choked out by grass & weeds now. I love how the goslings run after you, so darn cute! Hugs to you both 🥰
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Cats are not ignorant, they know when someone is missing. They don't react the same way as dogs but they do understand that Molly is gone. They probably saw the accident or at least some of them saw.
Well I can tell you that Fozzy has been following me around even more so, it’s like he knows I need some company.
Maybe you could place obstacles like large rocks or posts on the drive that force people to drive slowly. And put a sign up…….Dogs/Animals Running Free DRIVE SLOW 🐶 Its such a shame that Olive can’t run free; put her on a long tether outside the vehicle.
Fozzy knows you need company on your rounds ❤
I felt that too 😊
I wonder, would a warning sign and very low speed limit for farmstay guests be safe enough so Olive can still roam? Say a speed limit sign and warning of roaming animals? I'm not sure how close the forest wall is to the road, but assume it's also a pebble road? Is there very limited visibility to safely stop if more aware there are roaming cats and olive and to drive very slowly? As they'd come and go as they please and not just upon checkin/checkout, I would hope a very slow speed for just that stretch could be enough.
U won’t b able to talk about Molly for awhile..before u don’t cry or feel terrible..the goslings were so precious..I went back and watched it a few times..adorable..then all the ducks running out..and the cats and bunnies..such support and healing around u..animals r the best gift God gave us..that plant must b like catnip to pigs..too funny..if u put a fence around the property u could have a code for the gate that they could stay in their car and access..signs up for drive slow and watch out for animals ..it’s not fair that Olive can’t run and play and be happy and get exercise and now has to be kept sitting in the cart while u work..I love watching all the animals on your farm..I hope the memories of Molly will be a warm loving memory that doesn’t hurt as much soon..it’ll take a good while but I can tell u it will get easier down the road..🩷🙏🩷🙏
Very nice to see a smile on your face again. Oh, you can't escape Gosling Cuteness! The Pond looks fantastic and the Quackies and Goosers are sure having fun there. The corn has to rub together for pollenation so don't worry about them being too close together. Luv, Janet
That’s really good to know about the corn thank you, hopefully we get at least 1 cob this year.
Sent out a prayer for my friends to pray for you and your lovely wife.
Omg!! The Gosselin are adorable!!❤❤ You have imprinted on them!😊
Yes I think so but they’re still skittish. They respond to my voice too. They are cute at this age, I love the way they waddle with their arms out for balance.
So glad you are doing better. I would be tethering Olive too, would rather be safe than sorry.
yes at least while there's guests coming and going.
you leash the dog only when you have visitors on the farm. Otherwise, let the dog run free.
Of course, even when the guests are all here she’ll be free.
Still teary watching the video. I am praying and hope that you and your darling will get through this sad time.
Molly is with you in spirit running free and protecting all your babies from above.
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You don't have to fence in your whole property. Just a large size outside kennel for the dog. They sell them at Tractor Supply and don't forget a dog house .
I'm glad that you have your dog on a leash dogs should never be running loose.
supervise your animals at all times if you're not going to be supervising them lock them all up from predator attacks.. land predators and flying predators such as hawks.....
When I go out to the store or go to work my animals get locked up until I get back home.
Also be careful of the cats that they dont get run over by a vehicle. Cats like to hide under vehicles.
Glad to see you. My heart hurts over loosing Molly
Maybe put a gate up and don't allow cars on the farm. I hate to see Olive not be free. I know oil you are doing what you think is best. Love all your animals.
The thing is we run a farm stay business so we need to figure out the best solution. We don’t have guests all the time and Olive will be free on those vacant days and also some guests don’t come & go so she’ll be free then too but otherwise I need to find the best way to prevent another accident 😊
I know you will figure it out and do what is best. You are a kind and loving man. Thank you for responding
@@HiddenSpringFarmIt will be big job but a fence the length of the road into the farm house with speed limit/caution signs. ❤ I had to watch videos featuring your/our beloved Molly because my heart was yearning to see that beautiful sweet soul💔She was in almost all your videos . To know she’s gone feels like a horrible dream I want to wake up from😥 Your hearts will take much time to heal but she will always hold a place in ❤
Love you all💖
Could you just fence along each edge of the road so animals would have to go all the way around to access it?
Or an invisible fence and equip pets with a e-collar that activates when they go on the road?
Halo Collar is my recommendation - might be cheaper than a fence? But either one will work - hate to see Olive tethered, but I get it.
I enjoyed watching your garden and hubby farm
6:31 catnip for pigs lol 7:55 you can hear their feet on the ground running as they waddle, so cute 😏
Im excited for fall to come so you and the Mrs. Can harvest your plantings. Thats gonna be awesome, i love when your not talking. The sound of the wind rustling through the tree leaves is beautiful and very relaxing❤
It’s tough losing a pet you never forget them
So true, and Molly definitely can never be forgotten.
It is good to see fruit trees making the fruit from the trees.
GOD BLESS CHAD MYVIOLET AND I ARE SENDING ALL OUR LOVE TO YOU ANNAMAY
Awe thanks. It’s been impossibly tough. She was the lifeblood of the farm and can never be forgotten 💜💜
It’s been 10 months since i lost Callie. Just mention of her and start crying all over. Some people just don’t understand what they meant to us. Just do the best you can .
So very true, I’ve never been hit this hard before. She meant so much to me.
So sad for you ❤❤❤ ,Please keep posting and tell people to drive slowly on the farm like a big sign at the enterence. I am sure the cats and Olive miss Molly, animals know and fee more than people realize .❤❤❤❤
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Yes, they know. especially Olive she's been less energetic since.
So sorry for your loss 😢molly is so loved & will be missed dearly ❤. None of this was your fault you are amazing! For prevention methods maybe setting a low speed limit and some speed bumps around parts of the farm ❤❤❤
Aww thanks. Molly was the lifeblood of the farm and I think she’ll always be around watching me. Signs for sure, bumps not so sure as I’ll be doing a lot of logging with the tractor etc. I’ll explain more in Mondays video as I realize reading lots of comments about Olive that I didn’t explain it well.
Watching you when having air tags on your is helping me deal with my Sebastian being missing and possibly gone. Do have a plan to have some kind of way to keep track of the kittens when they start being let out and I will be sure that they stay safe. Sorry to hear about your Molly ❤
Chad, can't you put a saw horse across the driveway where your renters have to physically get out of their car to move it, make a big sign and paint the words caution dogs running loose. My heart breaks over the loss of Molly.
The goslings are getting so big! I so hope they continue to follow you and don’t turn on you like the other 4 did …
I have an Idea for you about Olive… I hate so much seeing her tethered like that… my brother had the exact same thing happen to his best buddy last summer… so, he installed an an electric fence system that would shock the dogs and keep them from going past a certain point. After about a month, he was actually able to turn it off and neither Bear or Deer (yes, that is their names lol) would go anywhere near the boundaries where those fences were… perhaps you could install something like that for Olive and any future furry friends you happen to get… I bet if you were to ask, I and the rest of your viewers would donate to get this for you!
We will always remember your Molly. But work is often the best therapy. Have you considered using cardboard instead of landscape fabric for weed suppression? My issue with landscape fabric is that eventually weeds will grow on top of the fabric and then removing them is even harder.
I have tried cardboard under the geotextile for extra weed killing power. I’ve got a text going on since 2 years. Our blueberries have the geotextile with wood chips on top. The garden has just the geotextile. So far the garden has not had any grass or weeds growing thru but the wood chips in the blueberry patch has a few weeds that grow on the surface thru the wood chips. I believe if it’s just the black fabric with nothing on top you will have no grass or weeds.
An old farmer told me baby turkeys just want to die. So yours are looking good
He’s right, we started with 6 now have only these 2 left.
So good to see you back.
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Chad, you know, i got to thinkin' maybe you could come up with a sign around the entrance to your Home stay house, that has a speed limit on it and then another sign somewhere close the speed limit sign that reads Cat/Dog crossing. That way, ppl will be more aware of what's around them. Just because they are getting to stay at your Home stay house, doesn't mean they can drive 90 mph, in the drive up to the house.
Just a thought 🤔💡
My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you at the loss of Sweet Molly.
Many Blessings to you both,
Laurel ❤
Yeah for sure, I already have some signage in the works. It’s a good suggestion. 🙏
Hi Chad hope you feeling a little better today in yourself. Remember molly will always be in your heart shes always with you. I feel sorry for Olive being tied up i do understand maybe a longer rope so she can get off the mule and have a little area around the mule. ❤❤❤
Olive will be fine and still be free most of the time. I’ll explain more in the next video as I can see lots of folks worry about Olive being leashed but in reality it’s only when cars are active.
Research Kaolin Clay to spray onto your plants to manage pest pressure. Again so sorry for Molly. Keep in mind that the kitties can also be hurt with cars, machinery, etc. Hopefully you will let Olive roam her farm one day again, maybe not when guests are staying. But understand your decision to keep her tethered. Hugs to you and your darlin. 💕💕🎶🎶
I'm sorry about Molly, that's a horrible thing to happen. As for Olive, have you considered obedience classes for her? She seems to be fairly well trained, but so did Molly. Maybe some obedience classes will give you some piece of mind when it's time to let Olive loose again? I don't know, just something to consider.
Love your videos guys ❤❤❤. Rip Molly.
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It’s been two years since our cat Neo was laid to rest, we had him for 18 years. I still grieve! It’s ok for you to take the time you need to process her death. Those goslings are the cutest!
Good to see your up and about working on farm!❤ Maybe this will be good therapy for you, staying busy?! Molly will still be in your heart!❤
Definitely therapy 😉
I’m sorry to hear about Molly. I was a huge crybaby after my OES passed.
I feel ok crying about it and I can’t even remember the last time I really cried.
@@HiddenSpringFarm When our OES passed, he was 13+. I couldn’t imagine losing one at 4. They are such special dogs. My 6-year old OES is the greatest dog, too. Give Olive a chance to fill that void a little. You won’t regret it. But keep mourning, there’s nothing wrong with it.