Let me introduce you... | life at my rural cottage

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  • In this weeks video I share some exciting news with you! The kittens are born, new life on the homestead. I also work in the garden and place some new planters on my cottage wall. I build the night enclosure for the guinea pigs and I explain some plans for the future. Subscribe to follow along on my tiny house and country life journey and get your weekly dose of cottage core!
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  • @donnalefevre4625
    @donnalefevre4625 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Your photography and music is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, I try my best and it makes me happy you enjoy it. ❤️

  • @MC-lq2iz
    @MC-lq2iz 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    A compliment from this granny in South Africa Nikky, you've got the most beautiful hair. I just love the colour. O I love your channel.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot!

  • @StephanieJongsma-cw5jp
    @StephanieJongsma-cw5jp 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Nikki you have such a beautiful life there. Your videos have quickly moved to my number one spot. I can't wait to see what you are up to each week. I'm so sorry about the kitten. As you probably know kittens can't regulate their body temperature so moving them inside was perfect. I have a few outside cats I feed and had spayed. Before I got the last one spayed she had two kittens. The smallest one was sickly so my daughter took it to work with her (she's a vet tech) but it died. We did everything we could but it was too sick. It always breaks my heart because life is so precious. Each little life is worth saving in my opinion. Anyway, I love the guinea pig enclosure! My sister had guinea pigs as pets for years and they have the sweetest personalities and she truly enjoyed having them. Oh yes, and I love the farm sounds. Love your videography, love your choice of music. You are so talented. You are a treasure of a person.

    • @ellybehappy4202
      @ellybehappy4202 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      💯 % mee eens ❣❤❣

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you so much, that means a lot! I know it can happen sometimes, it's just that I try my best and I think it's always sad. I wish I could safe everything, but I know it's impossible and also, it's just how nature works. But sometimes it can be a bit cruel. You are so right, each little life is worth saving. Or at least, trying too. Thank you so much for writing a comment, it means a lot. ❤️

  • @sandralovegrove2805
    @sandralovegrove2805 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Good morning 🦋please do not apologize for natural farming sounds in your background sound-We Luv it!
    You are fortunate Not to require A/C🥵we have 80 -90% humidity at 38 Celsius thanks for sharing another great video! ☮️🇨🇦💜

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Wow, that's crazy hot. We are expecting a large thunderstorm tonight, so it will probably cool down a bit, but hopefully nothing crazy will happen. ❤️

  • @marilynroberts6644
    @marilynroberts6644 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Dear Nikki... I'm so sorry about the loss of one of the kittens. I think that moving them inside was a great idea, at least for now. The guinea pig enclosure looks absolutely awesome and they will love it once you are ready for them ! Your little planters on your cottage also look great. You can never have to many plants in my opinion 🌼🌸
    I'm looking forward to watching the kittens grow and thrive under your watchful eye, good luck 🐾🐾🐾🐾
    And all the best to you from the states 💜

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much. I think so as well, and now I can watch them more closely. I'm so happy you enjoy my videos and took the time to write a comment. It means a lot. ❤️

  • @mello3214
    @mello3214 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I absolutely love your channel! Beautiful wildlife and nature awesome music very interesting and calming it checks all the boxes! God bless you I am so sorry for the lost kitten 🙏😍👍

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot! ❤️

  • @Sharla236
    @Sharla236 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Nikky your video's are so relaxing ...pleasant to watch..Keep enjoying your beautiful life and thank you for sharing ❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, I'm happy you enjoy it, I really appreciate you writing a comment. ❤️

  • @tmarie7463
    @tmarie7463 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    The guinea pig enclosure looks great and the little wooden box is so cute. Glad the kittens are doing okay, they just need to get a little stronger. Watching you is like watching myself, I also love animals, being outdoors in nature, growing flowers and lots of other plants. The weather where I live, (Virginia, U.S), is also crazy, it is very hot and humid for the next two months or more. There are scary thunderstorms and pour down heavy rains. I live alone with my two dogs in a little cabin and it is scary during the storms because my cabin is small. Thanks for sharing your way of living with all your animals. 😊

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! I hope the weather gets better for you soon. We are expecting a very big thunderstorm tonight, so hopefully it's not too crazy. Thank you for writing a comment ❤️

  • @MichelleM-ud1hx
    @MichelleM-ud1hx 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Hello Nikky!
    Love the flowers hung outside in this video. So cheerful and welcoming to your little home.
    I'm in Upstate New York....and we are very hot and humid as well. I do NOT prefer the heat,
    and I suspect I am not as tolerant as you are of it. I notice in your videos, that when you are
    outside working on a project, that many times your horses and even some of your chickens
    sort of hang around, watching you - maybe wondering what "Mom" is up to! :) I get such
    a kick out of that. I also like how Milky your cat stops around for pets as well.....I suspect
    that she is an attention hog :)
    The images and the music in your videos, are like a mini-vacation for me......away from
    my life full of struggles. Take care, and I will be here.... Kind regards, M.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! I'm able to get used to the heat pretty quickly, but when it's crazy hot, I do need to wait for it to cool down a bit at night to do some work. Sometimes it's just to hot. Ah, yes, the animals loving hanging around, I really like that. Thank you so much for writing a comment, it means a lot to me and I really appreciate it.

  • @beckygwinn2107
    @beckygwinn2107 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    So sorry about the little kitty. Sad when one is lost. When our cat had kittens and they needed more room to move around in we used a kids playpen. Gives them room to walk around yet they can’t get out. Your photography is beautiful. Loved the rain on the trees. Thank you for sharing your way of life and home. I love seeing places I’ll never get to see otherwise.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the tip, I will keep it in mind! For now they are still too weak to move around, but hopefully that changes soon. Thank you!

  • @MsRoxycool
    @MsRoxycool วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your videos are a beautiful calm place in a world of noise and cities . Nature is healing and happiness 🦋

  • @Pauline-m9m
    @Pauline-m9m 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Another lovely video Nikky and thank you for sharing it. The kittens are lovely and cute, and I’m so sorry the littlest didn’t make it. How thoughtful bringing mama and the babies inside so that they will be safe and comfortable. Your horses looked like they were loving life too. Thanks again, Pauline, Australia

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey Pauline, thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video. ❤️

  • @Tammyevans972
    @Tammyevans972 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your videos are so calming! I think it’s awesome that you’re thinking of rescuing Guinea pigs. Praying for those adorable kittens 🌻🌻

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot!

  • @sweetjesusbyfaith3988
    @sweetjesusbyfaith3988 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You have amazing video skills Your nature videos make me feel like I'm actually there amazing skills

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much!

  • @beverleymeyer7899
    @beverleymeyer7899 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nikky, you are the sunshine....this video has made me smile. The love you have for the animals is so apparent and I love your laid back style.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, that means a lot to me and I really appreciate it. ❤️

  • @ShaunazTweet
    @ShaunazTweet 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Hello! I found your channel yesterday and am so happy that I did! I was able to visit The Netherlands last year and stayed in Santpoort-Noord. Absolutely breathtaking! It is so lush and green. I live in the USA (Texas) very different here. You have such a wonderful spirit. I love how you are enjoying your life and caring for all of your furry friends. I look forward to seeing your video library! Cheers!

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Welcome here, it means a lot that you like my channel so much and I love to hear that you like The Netherlands as well. Thank you for writing a comment, it makes my day. ❤️

  • @labdian
    @labdian 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I live in Latvia, so it's also Europe, and not even very far from the Netherlands, so I am extra curious about the weather. We've had a terrible heat wave, and now the last couple of days have been a bit wetter, which is a huge relief. It is amazing to hear about your weather conditions and to compare with ours.
    Nikky, I am so happy and interested in the growth of your channel - I remember the subscriber number being pi (3.14) and today it's 4,6. It's amazing, and I see you've been making videos for quite some time now, so I really really hope you start to see some money from this.
    As for the kittens - it's nice to see baby animals, and I really love your down-to-earth attitude - yes, it may be sad to lose baby animals, but life is like that. Especially life in the country. I am really inspired by your friendly attitude towards all animals and I have made a decision to prepare a coop and get chickens next spring. It can be tricky as the winters are bitterly cold in Latvia, so I have to take real good care building the coop so they are warm in winter, but I've made the decision. I love watching chickens.
    I like your channel so much. I'm looking forward to your videos every Sunday. I'd love to know more about your filming gear someday.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've heard about the heatwave, it's crazy with the weather, I hope it will stay better for you guys over there. Oh, wow, you are right. I'm getting more subscribers every day now, and also more comments. Still need to get a bit used to it, but I'm trying to improve every week. I'm so happy you enjoy my videos. You are right about the animals, it is sad, but it is also part of it. Chickens are amazing animals and so fun to watch. I'm lucky the winters here are not that cold. It makes it a bit more easy. I might tell a bit about my filming gear one day, it's a good idea! Thank you for leaving a comment ❤️

  • @kathyayers8889
    @kathyayers8889 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    US- Indiana
    Just discovered and subscribed to your channel.
    You are SO very sweet! The kindness you show for your viewers comes bursting through your videos, your caring personality is evident!
    I’m 60, just retired from nursing, hoping to stay retired but inflation is crazy here so we’ll see. I don’t talk much to people too, having my own 4 children who are a little older than you but that’s complicated! I just want to thank you for putting a smile on my face the last couple mornings and I look forward to your future videos!!! 😊
    Thank you!
    Your animals are all beautiful! I have 3 dogs and I feed birds and fish and one snapping turtle. This year, I’ve been fortunate to have 2 baby squirrels come to my bird feeders! These baby squirrels are beautiful and I’ve so enjoyed them, watching them eat and play in the trees and bushes every morning. Your one horse is more than beautiful, if that’s even possible. ❤
    Thank you again!

  • @heidevanness2788
    @heidevanness2788 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your videos are a nice way to start my morning. The photography and music are lovely. It's sad to lose a kitten, hopefully the others will grow up strong. Much Love ❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @Themightypilgrim1
    @Themightypilgrim1 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thanks for sharing. As a Canadian "living" in the GTA (greater Toronto area) nearing retirement I hope to find the solitude and life style you have but it seems to be getting increasingly difficult here in Canada with prices and the current economic conditions. Cheers and keep up the good life!

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You are very welcome, thank you for watching and writing a comment. I hope you will be able to find the life you want, I understand it's getting harder. I think all over the world, unfortunately. Thank you so much for writing a comment ❤️

  • @SassyPieHole999
    @SassyPieHole999 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This video was a masterpiece. You’ve really really pulled yourself up, and your confidence shines through. Well done. ❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot! ❤️

  • @CleoHarperReturns
    @CleoHarperReturns 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for a beautiful Sunday morning, Nikky!
    I'm so sorry you lost your tiny tiger. It's nature's way, but sometimes it's an unhappy way. I accidentally stepped on a grasshopper I've been hand-feeding the other day and felt like a monster -- but that was my fault. Life can be so delicate and so brutal. So can humans. I'm so glad you're out there doing everything you do for animals in need. It brings some much-needed balance back into the world.
    As always, you always have the cutest clothes!😊

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You are very welcome! You are very right. Ah, I'm sorry about the grasshopper, but you tried your best and thing can happen. But I understand how you feel, it's just because we care so much about it. We want to do our best. I try to do my best as well and I'm happy it shows. Somebody commented about it being cruel they are in a cage inside, which made me really sad. The kittens are still far to weak to walk around and the cage gives them safety. I know everybody just wants to help, but the reading those words about it being cruel can really get to me, so I'm so happy with your comment, it means a lot. Thank you so so much ❤️

    • @CleoHarperReturns
      @CleoHarperReturns 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nikkydegraaf ❤

  • @kristiharman2843
    @kristiharman2843 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm glad the horse pasture at least got a little time to dry out before more rain. I'm so sorry about the little baby

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot! ❤️

  • @SallyMavin-lo3hr
    @SallyMavin-lo3hr 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for sharing your life here. Your animals are beautiful. I'm sorry you lost one of the kittens.
    The weather is very unpredictable around the globe. Here in England where I live, the weather has been similar to yours, but your videos put a smile on my face.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm so happy my videos put a smile on your face, it means a lot to me and I appreciate you took the time to write a comment. ❤️

  • @Brenda-m4g
    @Brenda-m4g 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Nikky, So sorry about the kitten. Life is very precious. When it is super hot I wet my shirt and ring it out it cools me so much as my personal AC of sorts.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, it means a lot! That's actually a very good idea, I will try it out when the days are getting so hot again. Now we are having a week full of storms. Thank you for writing a comment ❤️

  • @beverleybailey3161
    @beverleybailey3161 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh gosh! Hang onto your hat Nikky, if it's anything like we are experiencing this whole week, lots and lots of rain storms and crazy wind! 😮

  • @Alex_0823
    @Alex_0823 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for another beautiful video, Nikki! I’m so sorry one of the kittens didn’t make it. I hope momma and babies get strong and healthy. Sending lots of love and warmth 🖤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I hope they get stronger soon, but for now they are struggling a bit. ❤️

  • @gingermolinero8386
    @gingermolinero8386 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nikki I love your vlog, you are making your home such a welcoming, beautiful place. I’m sorry about the little kitten.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot! ❤️

  • @fsh57
    @fsh57 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Volcan Peaks🥰🥰🥰 l love them....at least 3 times in week l must listen to them all dayyyyy😍😍

  • @bnosnebkram
    @bnosnebkram 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A truly uplifting video, perfect change to watch a down to earth life style just proves from your love and contentment that materialistic life styles are not the be-all to a happy life.
    Long may you continue to stay as you are, country born and bred folk are the happiest
    Best wishes x

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, I'm really happy you enjoyed it. ❤️

  • @Bryndisdaugtherofgunnar
    @Bryndisdaugtherofgunnar 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I recently found your channel and I'm loving it. As a cat lover, I'm very sorry for the loss of the kitten and hopefully the other ones will be healthy. It is wonderful to see how much you love your animals and how well you take care of them 😊

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you so much. I try my best and I really appreciate your words. ❤️

  • @drthomason7043
    @drthomason7043 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The flower for the bees and butterflies looks like a budleighah

  • @CharlotteUnser
    @CharlotteUnser 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello again dear Nikki.....Oh what beautiful little kittens.....so sorry you lost one. Yes, they do need your gentle care and extra nourishment....they will grow and flourish under your loving care. Oh, what a nice little house for the guinea pigs! Hope you get some nice weather! We have been having very, very HOT weather here in Pennsylvania....98 degrees and very humid....not pleasant to be out doors. (a friend in the U.S.)

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I try my best to give them everything they need, but it's hard, they are so small. Thank you, I really hope the weather gets better as well, but we are expecting a large thunderstorm tonight, so it's a bit scary right now. Thank you for writing a comment again, it means a lot, always. ❤️

  • @kathycowan2294
    @kathycowan2294 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your videos, which I am really enjoying. I live in a house on rural property on Vancouver Island BC, Canada. I also love animals and like being outside whenever possible. I have two small dogs and enjoy arts and crafts and gardening. 👒

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow, that sounds amazing. ❤️

  • @NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps
    @NatureInspiredSnipsnSnaps 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As always beautiful video scenes, sorry about kitty. The flowers also found a perfect home to care for them, anything that comes your way is surely got a nurturing soul to care for them. Take care til next time.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, I'm happy you enjoyed this video!

  • @lillieandrews5619
    @lillieandrews5619 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Nikky, sorry to hear about the little kitten.. love your life style. The Guinea pig house is adorable. ❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! ❤️

  • @sharonnorvell3397
    @sharonnorvell3397 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a beautiful video...thd photography is gorgeous! So sorry about the loss of the kitten. I hope all the other babies and Mom are doing well. I just found your page and am really enjoying the content. You are beautiful, your clothes are cute and you have a warm, calming personality. Love your hair! Looking forward to more videos❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow, thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot to me. I'm so happy you enjoy the videos and your compliments are really appreciated. Thank you again ❤️

  • @fsh57
    @fsh57 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful start.....relaxing music....nature in harmony with our little/big friends.....I am a nature lover, animal lover and vegan who adore natural people.🥰a new Subscriber🤩 Dana

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot! ❤️

  • @X3Jane
    @X3Jane 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is a wonderful world with you in it.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much!

  • @veronicashipley9123
    @veronicashipley9123 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello again Nikky ☺. The love and tenderness you show towards your animals makes me cry. Poor fur baby, it wasn't meant to be 🐱. And Mum Mocha (?) was struggling to feed the ones she already has ( with your help of course). The nature/landscape visuals are getting better and better. I know guinea pigs can dig but could they climb the fence? You may need a double layer roof on the guinea house, if water drips from the big tree 🌳. The plant you planted is known as a Budddleia in the UK, great for butterflies 🦋 and bees 🐝. Take care ...
    Sending love, light and bright blessings 🐾🐝🌺🐞🐾 xx

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much, it means a lot. I know some people are always worried about animals, also with my animals. I get that and I love that people want to help make sure every animal is getting what it needs and I also understand that it might look bad in a cage or crate. I just saw a comment from somebody about it being cruel and I understand where it comes from, but I just try my best to keep them safe and take the best care of them. Your comment really helps, so thank you! I looked it up and contacted my vet, and it seems like Guinea pigs are not able to climb at all, and this is 40 cm high, so it should be fine. If I notice one being very ambitious, I will put a netting over the whole enclosure for extra safety. Ah, yes, Buddleia, that's the one. Thank you so much. ❤️

    • @veronicashipley9123
      @veronicashipley9123 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nikkydegraaf Thanks for replying Nikky☺. My kits Tally and Luna are indoor cats and have an outside Cattery for warmer weather days. They are 12years old now. They were rescue cats and are very timid and not able to be robust outdoor Kits either. They are very happy and have lots to occupybthem inn the confines of a safe life with me. My home also back son5oma nature reserve so I'm also protecting them from other animals. Sending best wishes xx

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sound like they have an amazing life with you ♥️

  • @shudyouzzef
    @shudyouzzef 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Nikky! Love your videos, they’re super motivating, especially when you’re stuck in a toxic place. I believe there’s a spot out there for me like yours⚡

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you so much! I hope you find your spot soon ❤️

  • @SunshineLeclair
    @SunshineLeclair 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi from Ontario Canada ... goodness, I am so enjoying your videos. Koodoos to you, doing all that on your own - you are an inspiration! Have a wonderful day ;)

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much!

  • @susanangelo7737
    @susanangelo7737 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When your kitties meow, I get up to see if mine are okay.
    Your videos counteract the hardness of the world, for me. I'm 40 years older than you so I've had to start saying "no" to people wanting me to take animals, which does hurt me. You go girl!.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much ❤️

  • @ahitchcock6557
    @ahitchcock6557 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Nikky! Those kittens are just precious. I am sorry that one baby did not make it.😢I love how you are caring for them, and keeping them safe, as you do all of your animals. Its beautiful to see. The Guinea pig house is just adorable with the little heart above the door. 🥰 I can't wait to see the kittens thrive and grow bigger. We are having some good weather days here, but there is a hurricane off of Texas and they are predicting we will get some heavy rains from it this week. Mostly it's been hot and very humid here. Summer sure is going by fast here! I love all of the videos you do of the scenery and your animals. You certainly have an eye for videography! By the way I took a look at The Netherlands, through pictures on google, WOW I cant get over the architecture of the buildings! So unique and so, so beautiful. Those canals are amazing. We have no buildings like that here. So unique. Beautiful country your in. I'm curious because I worked for the schools for 10 years, what are schools like there? like elementary through high school? Here, the kids go September through June. See you next week! I always look forward to seeing whats new with you!

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much. It is really sad, but unfortunately it can happen sometimes. I try my best, but sometimes it just isn't enough. I hope the weather hasn't been to crazy for you this week, it would be nice if it would be 'normal' for a few weeks. We have had some crazy storms again this week. Thank you, it means a lot, I really appreciate your compliments. I love that you looked at pictures of The Netherlands, the old architecture is amazing and of course I like the landscape as well, but I'm a bit used to it. I think we can find beauty in every country. The school system is a bit different, I think. You go to 'basisschool' from 4 to around 12 years old. After that you have different levels of 'middle school'. Depending on the level you do, you will be between 15 and 18 when you finish and then you can study for a degree if you want and the summer break is around 6 weeks, half of July and august, if I remember correctly. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment again, you know I appreciate it a lot! ❤️

  • @ravenscoven228
    @ravenscoven228 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wat schattig die kleine kittens! Je filmpje was weer heerlijk om naar te kijken! ❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Heel erg bedankt! ❤️

  • @joannekelly8550
    @joannekelly8550 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just a little tid bit if you end up having to replace your little plants in the buckets place some pea gravel on the bottom to help with drainage. Especially because you get a lot of rain.

  • @LoriCrispin-z7q
    @LoriCrispin-z7q 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    awwww those beautiful babies! 😁😍😊

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you ❤️

  • @Kitty-mq2dw
    @Kitty-mq2dw 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The kittens are so cute. ❤😊

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, they really are ❤️

  • @zoepatterson3643
    @zoepatterson3643 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So sorry about the kitten Nikky ,but loved the vid thankyou fo letting us into your life

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! ❤️

  • @sandralovegrove2805
    @sandralovegrove2805 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    At 8:min into your video a 🎵 song 🎶 🎼 played I totally love! Heard it from a site in the UK

  • @msrose601
    @msrose601 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nikky if your pet cat is gonna have kittens bring her in the house many days before the kittens are born if kittens are born outdoors in rain and cold the mama and kittens may not survive. I am a newbie to your channel and a senior citizen in Mississippi USA. Found you today and subscribed.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey, welcome here and thanks for the tip! I talked it over with my vet, and he told me it's better to keep them in the space they usually feel good in, so that's what I did. Also, it's not in the rain outside and cold, it's in the outdoor enclosure. They have a warm house in there and the whole enclosure has a good roof, so it doesn't get wet and it's also summer, so it's not that cold either. But I still put them inside anyways, just to make sure. Thank you for watching and subscribing! ❤️

  • @joannekelly8550
    @joannekelly8550 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keep your dead heads and replant those They are seeds. I always keep mine in a container so I don't have to rebuy. Love those discount plants.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I will keep that in mind, thank you!

  • @christinedelfino5322
    @christinedelfino5322 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good call on the kitties❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think so, thank you!

  • @anndavis1757
    @anndavis1757 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh the BABIES❤

  • @estherwolf110
    @estherwolf110 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We are expecting 36°C this week. No rain, no respite! Thank goodness we live in a cave, so no need for a/c.
    I know what you mean with people knowing you can and will take in animals... we are the same. We just adopted our 11th dog. 😅

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well, a cave sounds great with weather like that. Must be very beautiful as well. Ah, yes, sounds like you are the same. But I bet that dog will have an amazing life with you! ❤️

  • @lady_alisa_o
    @lady_alisa_o 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love Guinea pugs! The photography and music in this video is beautiful, watching it was an amazing way to start my day, thank you!

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @dixiedarr700
    @dixiedarr700 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So sorry you lost a kitten. The Guinea pig house/enclosure is adorable. 🥰

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! ❤️

  • @TheUnnur81
    @TheUnnur81 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤😊❤❤❤

  • @wildhealth5030
    @wildhealth5030 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Nikky. The akku-screwdriver is my most important tool in the garden, since I dont have electricity there. Yes please (!) be carfull around the chainsaw. I just fell out of a tree while cutting some branches but to my luck I did the work with pruning shears. Otherwise..... Well, why dont you sleep on your porch? Just put the mattress out under the mosquito net und you will sleep great. The mama cat looks very skinny and needs more and high quality food plus extra calcium now since usual to make all the milk for the little ones. The guinnea pig enclosure looks good but its not safe at all if it stays like that. You wont sit next to it all day and it takes a fox , a rat or a crow only seconds to take or injure a guinnea pig. A pond is dangerous too because of their plump body and short legs guinnea pigs drown quickly, especially if they run or drop in the water in panic because of an intruder. best wishes, WH

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I try to be as careful as I possible can, and always wear protection if needed. I know she does, she gets special food and nutridrops and I also have food from my vet. I’m always in close contact with them, so I’m definitely on top of the health of my animals. You don’t need to worry about it. I do what I can and I hope you see this as well. And for the guinea pig enclosure, there are no animals right now and probably won’t be in the next weeks, also the pond will just be very shallow for them to be able to safely walk in there as well. It will be a very small amount of water, but i haven’t even started the build yet. Thank you for thinking about my animals, but I do have very close contact with a very good vet team and I’m not scared to spend money on animals as well. I know you mean well and I really appreciate it, but I hope you can see in my videos that I do care for my animals and I try my best to give them the best life I can.

    • @wildhealth5030
      @wildhealth5030 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@nikkydegraaf Dont feel criticized, please, I do see, that you love your animals and want the best for them. I only mention things, you dont mention, so I think I better tell you so that nothing that would hurt you very much, happens. I write from my own experience and had wished sometimes, I had known or got told things instead of making mistakes or by all self educating still dont take everything into perspective. On the other hand you just cant exclude or forsee every single possebility of danger with living creatures because they sometimes do things you would have never thought they are able to do. In my garden right now rats eat themselfs from the outside through the wooden floor of the pidgeon house to get to the pidgeon food. Had I thought that as possible I had put wire mesh inside and outside on the floor. Outside is not possible anymore so the rats will chew up the floor now. Makes me angry at myself. Best wishes, WH

  • @christinedelfino5322
    @christinedelfino5322 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It looks great❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @anndavis1757
    @anndavis1757 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Maybe a cover over your screened area with a fan. This works in HOT SOUTH GEORGIA, USA❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I will keep it in mind. ❤️

  • @gregganderson1454
    @gregganderson1454 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing, Nikky!

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

  • @susanmurphy1986
    @susanmurphy1986 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m so sorry you lost a kitten 😢😢😢

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, it's so sad, but I try to remember it's part of it sometimes. ❤️

  • @michellebruton6287
    @michellebruton6287 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those kittens are sooo tiny - it's always so sad to loose a baby 😔😔

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They really are. I try my best and its definitely really sad, but I tr to remember that sometimes it's part of it.

  • @MichelleM-ud1hx
    @MichelleM-ud1hx 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello Nikky:
    Oh......so later on in this video, you have lost one of the new Kittens. I am so very sorry. It was the weakest I know,
    but still.....nature can be hard to understand sometimes. So sorry for the little one. M.

  • @susanmurphy1986
    @susanmurphy1986 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those pots might need watering twice a day in the extreme heat 🥵

  • @JanOGran-pf8kl
    @JanOGran-pf8kl 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    👍👍💐

  • @verapearl333
    @verapearl333 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You are so sweet

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you ❤️

  • @beverleybailey3161
    @beverleybailey3161 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hope your rain has stopped? ❤

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      For now, yes. But I just got a weather warning on my phone, we will be hit by a very large storm tonight, so that's a bit scary. Hopefully everything will be allright. ❤️

  • @Ergalitious
    @Ergalitious 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow you are feeding them aditionaly? I was trying to feed one day old kitten but he didn't make IT. Maybe it was too cold on the house

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, I am, I need to. They are just a bit too small and to weak, unfortunately. It sometimes happens when it's the first time, but I try my best to give them the best chance. I hope it works out.

  • @Jana-kz9lj
    @Jana-kz9lj 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nikky, what did you feed the kittens? Where did you buy the bottle n feed from? Just for me to know for future. Thanks! ❤

    • @marilynroberts6644
      @marilynroberts6644 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You can get the little bottles and newborn foods in any large pet store or feed store !

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I bought the bottle and the feed at the local feed store, in The Netherlands it's often available at all the pet stores or feed / farm stores. Often I have a bottle and some feed ready for when I need it, so I never run out. You never know what happens. ❤️

    • @Jana-kz9lj
      @Jana-kz9lj 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@nikkydegraafI am a dog person but have ended up with lots of feral cats. I lost some kittens sadly. I want to have some stock at home if I ever need in the future. Will pick up. Thanks very much ❤

    • @Jana-kz9lj
      @Jana-kz9lj 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@marilynroberts6644will do thanks a mill!

  • @dragonfly7419
    @dragonfly7419 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    dat is heel dikwijls dat 1 van het nestje het niet haalt ze zijn ook kleiner geboren en zwakker ik ken je gevoel daarom dat ik reageer

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dankjewel voor je reactie, dat waardeer ik! ❤️

  • @oliviakahlo1
    @oliviakahlo1 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Animals need shelter and safety, but plenty of room for exercise and play. A cage -inside or outside - seems…a little cruel, sorry😢.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      She walks freely in my cottage the whole time, but newborn baby’s need safety before space. They are not even a week old yet. But thank you for caring about them.

    • @oliviakahlo1
      @oliviakahlo1 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@nikkydegraaf oh certainly the babies do need to be sheltered. I misunderstood the situation. Pardon my assumption.

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​​⁠ It can happen, no worries. I’m just glad you understand and don’t think I do anything cruel, I really try my best. And I also really appreciate you looking out for animals, it’s a good thing. Just a little misunderstanding this time. ❤

  • @donapaulen8700
    @donapaulen8700 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Help me with why the cats are in a cage outside?? I do not understand this. 🤔

    • @nikkydegraaf
      @nikkydegraaf  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      To keep them safe. If they are freely outside without me being around, they will get attacked by other animals. These types of cats are just to sweet and don’t fight, so they will get hurt or stolen. They also live in my cottage as well, but I like them to have an outside area as well. I just read a comment from someone living in a country where cats are not allowed outside freely, so for some people that could be a reason for other people.