Chickens changed my opinion on COVID…

[@donnabarbour5358]

My next door neighbor loved receiving eggs from my flock. Rang her door bell the other day. Her hubby answered the door and said ohh you didn't hear. She passed away last Thursday from Covid. When that hit my ears I started sobbing....couldn't stop it was bad. All my Covid anxiety came out at that moment. I had to run away. Thank you for your mental health story. It helps💕

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my goodness I’m so sorry. ❤️ This has been so hard on all of us. ❤️

[@joannathesinger770]

Oh my goodness!!! That is so sad!!! I genuinely teared up!

[@ajalicea1091]

So sorry to hear about your loss of your sweet neighbor. Years ago I lost an elderly patient years that I used to drive to her doctor's appointments. And when I found out like you I just wanted to run. She was such a sweet lady.

[@DgreymanInnocence]

So heart broken for your loss of sweet little Grape! I recently lost one of my little girls named Poppy and it's never easy to lose a member of the flock. I've been watching your videos and they've brought so much joy and and given me so much support as a first time flock raiser. Thank you for all that you do and our family are praying for good health and overwhelming peace for you and yours!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@thehappyoyster4964]

Sorry for your loss, I have a chicken named poppy too

[@kreativekrissy5519]

My chickens gave me a reason to get off the coach and get fresh air when I got covid in January. It was tiring but they made me smile when they clucked at seeing me. I loved the video and your other ones too.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@dixietreks3974]

I've had covid twice, I do work in health care, that being said my chickens helped with the emotional healing. Covid brain is real! Thank GOD for my emotional support birds. So sorry for your loss. You're a beautiful person.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@hummingwind8869]

Oh Madame President I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my ‘pet’ chicken 2 weeks ago to a brutal attack and it was devastating. I couldn’t help but blame myself and sobbed for hours. I finally got it together and regained reality but the pain of the loss is ever present. You are an amazing teacher and person and I am very grateful for your honesty and caring. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. 💕

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re so welcome!! So sorry for the loss of your sweet chicken. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheTinkerersWife]

So appreciated your message here. Thank you for sharing your heart and being vulnerable. Thank you for calling this whole covid thing what it is, trauma. And thank you for encouraging us all. I'm so thankful you are both better and so very sorry about you beautiful little Grape passing too. ~Patty~

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much. It really means a lot! ❤️

[@heatheran4783]

I've been working in the Covid units the past few years and the trauma is real. While I've been so fortunate to not get covid I currently have been diagnosed with ptsd. When you see that much suffering it will wear on you. My chickens have been one of my savings graces. Thank you for acknowledging all of this.

[@nic869]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my Rhode Island Red, Reba, a few weeks ago. It absolutely broke my heart 💔 we all need to try a little harder to be better humans. ✌🏼💙🐓

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

We do! ❤️❤️❤️

[@merrydavis3227]

Had lost 3 chicks, heartbreaking.

[@RNDanaGay]

I feel the same way. I work in a covid unit and it’s rough. Vaccinated or not we treat everyone the same and we do our best to make sure you recover and go home. My kids all got covid. They are all adults. Some vaccinated some not. We just want the best for everyone. Be nice people. It feels good. Love your videos. My chickens recovered by the way and are doing great. They are the ones that had wry neck. Thanks again.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you for doing such important work! ❤️❤️❤️

[@malibu405]

Unfortunately our current white house is dividing our nations people over this. Disappointing. Of course w should all be good to eachother.

[@MrsNewman759]

This message is very sweet. Glad you are feeling better. And I’m so sorry about little grape 🥺

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@darlaann1610]

Big hugs! I know I'm a month late. I've had several chickens that I felt a deep bond with and bawled and bawled when they passed.

[@spacecase0]

My mom had the exact sort of remembering things like you did. She also described this place as being like another realm. You Are Not Alone.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Wow. Thank you for telling me that! It’s good to know I’m not alone. ❤️

[@howmygardengrows3080]

I just lost my dad due to all this, and I feel this video to my very soul. All of us have suffered loss, if not someone we love, then it's the loss of humanity, civility, and compassion. We are all human. ❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry about the loss of your dad. It’s been a rough couple of years for all of humanity. I hope at some point we are all able to heal. ❤️

[@merrydavis3227]

Sorry about the loss of your father.

[@ahmasweez9735]

So wonderfully brave of you to share your heart, it is beautiful so very lovely with lots to teach so many broken hurting people. God Bless.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so very much. ❤️❤️❤️

[@aphrodite891]

Thank you for sharing your experience in such a real and human way. We live on a Greek island. I too was having vivid memories of my childhood when we all got covid in December, including my 89-year-old Dad who lived with us. We both loved gardening and taking care of the chickens together. Unfortunately, he got pneumonia as well and had to be hospitalized. One of the last things he asked before he passed was if our brooding chicken had hatched her eggs. Funny how our furry friends and their life cycle get intertwined in our psyche. God bless Chickenlandia!

[@ChaoticCountry]

I’ve very new to your channel. (I’m soon to be a chicken momma that’s what brought me here) but I feel so connected to you! Even more so with this story. You remind me so much of myself. Thank you for sharing I am so very sorry for your loss! Praying you and your family are well and on the mend.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much for being here! 🐔❤️

[@ml.5377]

Oh, losing a chicken for people like us is so hard. I totally understand you. I cry and mourn too... and it has only happened twice and we saw it coming. But I know there is a learning curve, some kind of trial the Lord wants me to pass. And I strive to do my best. Hug from Cusco, Peru.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@merrydavis3227]

Agreed - even if we don't see the reason.

[@dawnbreakk2583]

Lots of folks that got CoVid, myself included, had those very very vivid things going on. I had the first round of CoVid and mine was like I was looking through a kaleidoscope. Since I was one of the first in my area to get it, I had no one to ask. Even my doctors said “Sorry, you are my first. Covid patient!”

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It’s good to know I’m not alone. It was such a strange experience!

[@RootedInTx]

So very sorry to hear about Grape. Having an illness take over your body and especially the ones you hold close, brings on awareness that we aren’t untouchable. I’m happy that you and your family is well. My prayers are with you all. Take care xoxo

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@denisea3465]

I just want to give you all the hugs. I have done the very same as you, making deals with whomever will listen. Please just let it be okay. I have nursed sick animals 24/7 for weeks (even years in one case) and lost them and it is absolutely devastatingly heartbreaking. You are such a kind and caring soul. I am so glad you and your family are okay, so sorry for Grape, and so happy I found your channel. ❤️

[@Susie_Floozie]

Oh, poor little Grape! I wept along with you. We put so much hope into saving our helpless little birds, and it feels so unfair for them to struggle to live, yet...! Every time I cry for my poor Josie Belle--and I'm still crying for her three months on--I'll shed a few tears for your darling girl Grape. I love you, Madam President. I'm so relieved you beat the COVID.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much! Your little Josie Belle was a lucky girl to have such a good mama. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Susie_Floozie]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia I just can't shake my grief. I'm worried that I'm getting too emotionally invested in my girls. Is there such a thing as being 'addicted to chickens'?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I think there is. Unfortunately, I’m an enabler!

[@Susie_Floozie]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Whoo HOO! Am I lucky, or WHAT?!!

[@eaglefarm3712]

Really sorry for your loss. I fully get how you are feeling. I suffered with covid in March 2020 and since then struggle with anxiety. But I am going back to basics because money and working like mad does not seem to be the the purpose of life for me anymore! I am trying to enjoy the small things in life. I got my chickens last year and love that they help me with my anxiety and and bring me some emotional and psychological peace from the stresses of life and work

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad the chickens are helping you! They bring so much peace to my life as well and really help me with my mental health. ❤️❤️❤️

[@katzmeow1180]

I wish more people were like you! Thank you so much for the message you have shared with us! So sorry for your loss!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww thank you so much!

[@kaiyakershaw1028]

Thank you for being brave and vulnerable to share your experience. I’m glad you’re recovering well.

[@StringfieldRidgeFarm]

Glad you are all better. Your ladies are looking beautiful. Sorry for the loss of Grape. Thank you for saying this, I agree we don't need the trauma!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

We really don’t! I’m glad you guys are doing okay, too. ❤️

[@DiggingForHealth]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet hen. Your video actually brought tears to my eyes when you talked about coming together. I've felt like that this entire time. I don't talk about my opinions on it because I have friends on both sides of the fence and I don't want it to get in the way of my friendships. I'm so glad you and you're family are feeling better!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much. I’m glad there are many that feel the way we do!

[@cheripierre9029]

My Sweet Chicken friend, know that there are more of us with you on this then not. Precious Ms. Grape was in her glory at your home, you do everything humanly possible to give them all a good, healthy life. What more could our flock ask of us. You done good Girl. Hugs and Kisses from NC Chicken Mama

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@abigailpack8460]

hugs to you and your family - I wish that I could express myself as well as you do. You have such an amazing spirit and heart. thank you for sharing yourself with us and for allowing us to be a part of your life!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thanks so much. I truly appreciate it. ❤️

[@pachris17070]

Oh I am so sorry you lost your little one and I’m so glad you shared your Covid experience. My family was able to avoid getting Covid until January of this year. You are the first person I have heard that had those ‘crazy’ childhood memories. I too had them and I too used to make those same deals with God. I remember saying if God could just do ‘xyz’, I wouldn’t complain about going to church on Sunday or I wouldn’t say any bad words or I’d be a better sister - lol etc etc. This whole Covid thing stinks. While my husband and I weren’t too bad, I actually lost my dad and my mom ended up being very very sick but is recovering and just started getting back her taste. Losing my dad has been heartbreaking. After we just became chicken parents in 2020, my husband had built my parents a coop and we were going to start them with chicks this spring. We still will get my mom the chicks, which she will love, but we were hoping it would give my dad something to enjoy so now it will be a bit bittersweet. But anyway thanks for sharing your Covid experience. I am glad you have recovered - take care and keep educating me!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry about the loss of your dad. I hope the chickens bring your mom some peace. ❤️🐔❤️

[@eliseville]

It is never childish to mourn for either a human or animal, especially a favorite "pet"! So very glad you both are well and very sad for your lost chicken. Omicron was the safest so far to get (I got Delta pre-vax availability, morbidly obese but D @54ng so no symptoms but mild anosmia!), as vastly more are having asymptomatic and mild cases, though people are obviously still dying at lower proportions. Get your D level high, above 50ng for best protection from colds/flus or even potential repeat Covid (and also prevent/lessen a host of other CovidComorbid conditions!) Just now remembering a very serious, always present professor who weirdly didn't show up for class one day. We stood around in the hall crassly joking about how his dog died, and in horrible irony discovered that that was exactly what had happened! I feel your pain.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much for the kind words and advice! So sad about the poor professor's dog. :-(

[@eliseville]

​@@WelcometoChickenlandia It was ages ago, but I think all of us were so ashamed (and also very sad for him.) He was one of those wonderfully hard-ass profs, so we were very surprised at his suffering. Clearly you are a deep lover of animals, while he was more secretive.

[@spiritdrummer2081]

Heart aches for losing your sweet grape. We had covid and I 💯 understand where you were while battling this virus. Feel your feels. You are human after all. Sending chicken hugs from the heartland.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!!

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

I love that: chicken hugs!! You made me smile with that comment. I have a cockatoo and she loves to sit on my lap. I don't have any chickens because I have two cats and though they are terrified of my sweet Missy bird (she has an incredible loud yell sometimes), I wouldn't trust them with chickens! My Missy approves this message!

[@kaiyakershaw1028]

Thank you for being brave and vulnerable to share your experience!

[@ladyvirgo013]

Hugs xo I've experienced what they call "Long Covid" since October of last year. I lost one of my elder hens during this time as well. Sorry for your loss💔 Hope you all are feeling better. You're so correct, We have all been traumatized. Shalom Sister Chicken Friend❤🙏

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oof I’m sorry about the long Covid. I’ve had some lingering symptoms but it seems they may finally be going away. I hope you continue to heal. ❤️

[@amyrauchle]

I 100% agree with you. I am so sorry about your chicken. Thank you for sharing. Take care.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!!

[@sfdf1979]

This is a great video because you are vocalizing what I have seen so many times for the past couple years of covid. It seems that it has brought things to the forefront that need to be addressed, whether on an individual or a collective level. Change is disruptive and it often requires a shakeup before the “lesson” is accepted and internalized and incorporated. I am happy to hear you recovered and came out with such a valuable nugget! Thank you for all your teaching 💚

[@paula...sister1of12]

So sorry for the loss of your little chicken😔 It’s hard loosing a pet. And glad your family is getting over Covid. It can be scary. Seven of my family in the same house had it in January. It was scary and hard on us. When everyone is sick there is no one to wait on the others. So you just do the best you can. Blessings to you and your family.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much and I’m glad your family is okay!

[@Wintersp4rkles]

It's so painful to loose a chicken. I had a 6 month old chicken who was raised on my terrace. He suddenly jumped out of a 3 storey building and carried away by stray dogs. I still remember him. Peace be with you and grape 🙏🙏

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh I’m so sorry that happened! Thank you for the kind words. ❤️❤️❤️

[@merrydavis3227]

Sorry

[@m.k.1543]

Im so sorry for your loss. My chickens are my babies and I know how much you love and adore your chickens too. It is so hard when one of them passes. On 12/18/2020 my 7 chicken flock became a 6 chicken flock when the remaining chickens murdered my favorite baby BockBock. When my husband found her he called me and I ran to my run and I picked her up and held her close to me for over 2 hours balling my eyes out and wailing rocking back and forth. If anyone but my hubby saw me they would have thought I was either morning the loss of a human or was absolutely off my nut!! I still cry about her. They really are amazing and sometimes very loving beings. I know she was. That said, they can also be ruthless to each other. Darn little velociraptors!! Of course my hubby loves them too but he is just happy they “poop him breakfast” as he calls it. Im glad you all are feeling better. Sending you and your flock a big hug from the East Coast. 😁🐓

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry about the loss of BockBock! She was a lucky chicken to have you. Thank you for the kind words. ❤️

[@m.k.1543]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia thank you. We are all lucky to have you! I wouldn’t know diddly squat about chickens if it wasn’t for you and now I cant live without my clucky bunch. 😊

[@SamStone1964]

Hi Margo, can I suggest you up your protein for your chickens if they are picking on each other. Feed them eggs, meat, fish, mealworms and plenty of greens.

[@m.k.1543]

@@SamStone1964 thanks Sam. I will do that. 😁

[@danam5272]

Thank you from another Washingtonian and chicken lover. This stuff is so hard...I lost my dad and baby brother back to back in the season of Covid (not due to it) but it certainly added, so unfairly, to all the fear and stress. I am the family 's caretaker (still caring for my disabled, grieving, elderly mom). I said to my husband after my brother passed "I think I need to hatch and have chickens, again". The feeling was so powerful. I had had them years ago before a divorce, etc (I liken that time of my life to the movie "Legends of the Fall") I have 6 acres withe coops, buildings, etc, that just crumbled when I could no longer do all things by myself. My current hubby (of 9 yrs now) said to me "OK, let's do it"! He worked his butt off rebuilding things for me to have chickens...and our sweet birds have saved us. I would not have made it, especially this last year without him or them. My mom lives on the property with us and I use one of her bedrooms for my incubators and hatching...she is so excited when they pop out and peep. Chickens are so special and healing. Thank you again, and please take care. You touched my heart big time today ❤️🥰🤗

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my goodness thank you you for this beautiful comment! I really appreciate it.

[@Susie_Floozie]

What a beautiful testimony, Dana! Our birds are Life itself created in a form we can cuddle.

[@suthrnmd]

Thank you for your story and for being so honest and real. You're exactly right every single one of us is dealing with our own trauma. Reaching out to one another is the way that we share our pain so that we don't have to bear the burden of it all by ourselves. We are here for you madam president. Big hugs from Maryland and this former Washingtonian. ❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!!

[@Dimora]

Powerful message about trauma being experienced by all sides of this situation. About your vivid memories while battling covid; fevers really, really mess with your head. The last BAD fever I had I hallucinated the ending of a book I hadn't yet finished. Not in a predictive way but more of this weird "had to put the book down because the fever made me tired and my brain sort of just continued the story". It felt like I was watching a movie. It also made me feel like I was 7 feet tall when I would get up to walk around. Yeah. Fevers are no joke. Glad you're family made it through. Also I'm sorry about losing Grape :(. Losing an animal companion is like losing a family member.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

The weird thing is, I never had a fever! I actually had a really mild case. But when I would wake up in the morning, everything looked really weird, almost like an over saturated photo. It was all so darn strange! My husband had the same experience.

[@Dimora]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Wow! There's so much we don't know yet about covid and how it effects us. Especially in the long term. Very glad you made it through!

[@cyn7869]

I weep with you because I just lost my first chicken Rosemary. She just showed up in my driveway and I was off to the races learning about chickens. We are being told to dislike each other if we don’t agree but we must reject that and always have respectful dialogue. We must always remember that sometimes we have to agree to disagree but we can still stay together as a strong community. Peace be with you and Grape.🙏❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I agree 100%! Thank you so much.

[@glennablake4434]

Glad you made it ok through Covid. Sorry about Grape. I enjoy so much watching your videos. I cry when you cry. You are such a sweet person. I just got my flock this year in April. I will keep watching for your tips to keep my girls safe and well. Keep on chickening! ❤

[@btolson66]

Hugs girl. I lost three hens during all this time and several people. The hens and you have brought me such encouragement. The hens I have are always a sign of hope. Thankful you guys are better and you have each other 💕

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much and I’m sorry for your losses!

[@kathleenperreault7550]

Precious little chicken Grape. I've lost favorites and it's absolutely heart breaking. To be dealing with Covid at the same time is more than anyone should have to deal with. God bless you and your family.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@benihime1024]

I lost my favorite house chicken in February, i hatched her raised her and she died when i was in Vegas for a week...its still hard cuz she was one of the family...i would call the dogs for a treat and i would get 4 dogs and a chicken begging for treats

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww I love that. I'm so sorry you lost her!

[@lanirace]

I'm so glad u & your family are feeling better and I feel terrible about the loss of your chicken. I sometimes have nightmares about losing my chickens and then I'm stressed about it for weeks. I hate losing pets & chickens are tricky because you often don't know they're doing bad until it's too late. Prayers for you and your family's full recovery from COVID and from the loss of Grape. Also, I love your message about humanity's need for unity despite our many different beliefs. God bless and be with you.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!!

[@rooneycf]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Grape sounds like a very special little hen. Thank you for being so honest and real. Wishing you peace.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you and same to you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lcproulx]

Big HUGS to you and I’m glad you and your family is on the other side of Covid. And I’m sorry for your loss and your feelings aren’t childish. Chicken on!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!!

[@francescasuarez9619]

I am so sorry..... I lost a hen to a hawk today and I was so upset. I have been here for three years and I now believe a rooster was killed the same way a couple weeks ago. Its always hard..... I am handling death in a more accepting way now because it used to previously devaste me. But it is still hard and I try my best to give all my critters a good life.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry for your losses! ❤️❤️❤️

[@marieweaver6894]

I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of Grape. Your love for your family and chickens is apparent. ❤

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

I'm sorry your chicken passed away. I also know from experience that C-19 really messes with your head, I found I was pretty depressed from it. It makes other things much harder to deal with emotionally, don't be too hard on yourself.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It really did mess with my head. I’m still kind of coming out of it and it’s been a while now!

[@uniquebeauty1791]

I feel your loss. My family has got covid twice. We also lost 2 of my favorite chickens last year and I was devastated. So thank you for sharing and I love your content. I am so sorry for your loss my heart and prayers fo out to you and your family.❤🥰

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@AcresOfAdventure]

This was a great video! People need to hear this and we need to be more together! We have watched a lot of videos before it has helped us a lot with our chickens but this is just a great video for PEOPLE TO HEAR and help them. Thank you!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much. I hope many people see it and understand the message because it's really important to me!

[@CR10.07]

You have a gift... and you help us on this chicken journey.... know that sounds funny but it’s true... we like the idea of chickens, and we do the best... but when we face the hurdles it so nice to listen to a positive educator whose been there done that.... and you have, and you are truly a gifted lady...

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Wow thank you so much. I truly appreciate your kind words!

[@joycetompkins3680]

I am so sorry about Grape. I just lost my Henrietta this week and I think the same thing. It's heartbreaking, we all love our girls.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww I'm so sorry! ❤️

[@daniellestiegelmeyer6051]

Thank you for sharing. That touched my heart strings.

[@klarag7059]

I don’t know how to express how much I truly appreciate your candour and vulnerability. Thank you.

[@misspersnickety3674]

I am so sorry you lost your little chicken! I just lost one of my roosters. He was more like a puppy really-he would hop up on my front porch steps and talk to me through the screen door. He started getting sick and I tried so hard to save him, but he succumbed to whatever it was. It was so sad. I am glad you and your family are feeling better. We had Delta in Nov- Dec2021, then, Omicron in January 2022. I am thankful for God's healing and comfort. I hope and pray you continue to do well.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad you are better! And I’m sorry about your rooster. ❤️❤️❤️

[@joannathesinger770]

I had Delta in September 2021 and Omicron late January 2022. It wasn't as bad as Delta, but everything tasted like rotten meat for about 10 days!!! (I think I had the original strain late January-mid February 2020...but it was before we thought it was here in the States and no testing was available at the time...but I had all the symptoms! And, as it turns out, the town I work in was one of the FIRST to have documented community-spread only a few weeks later as the shutdown began, so I don't doubt I had it.)

[@katee2231]

So sorry you lost you precious hen. I know how it feels and it hurts. So glad y’all recovered. Keep up that great attitude and happy smile. The best to you and yours.

[@mamasaurusrex5915]

So sorry about Grape 😰 Really happy you are all on the mend!! Thank you for saying both sides of this issue is traumatic; because I needed that validation. I think we are all at each other’s throats because the media is keeping us there. I pray all the time that people will realize that the media (for the most part) does not have our best interests at heart. At the end of the day, they are businesses, and they will make the best choices to increase their profits, regardless of the cost to us.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I think you are on to something there! Thank you for the kind words.

[@pamt8430]

So sorry about Grape. Hugs to you. Thanks for sharing and glad ya'll are better!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!

[@Minnie-2018]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's just heartbreaking when you lose one to an illness and you've done everything you can for them. It's been a rough year for many chicken keeper's. 🙏 🕊

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It has! Thank you for the kind words.

[@Minnie-2018]

Thank you for all the great information. Your homeopathic remedies help save my splash Silkie's🐥🥰

[@RoslinLassie]

I’m so so sorry for your loss you are a gorgeous human. I know exactly what you mean about that ‘not quite here’ feeling. We avoided covid too but got it over Christmas and my fears of it attacking my body as I’m immune suppressed …well they were cemented. I could barely walk as I was in so much pain but the only thing getting me through it were my hens. I had to rely on other people who wouldn’t recognise the little signs of illness in my hens like me. Turns out I’d never notice either. I’m currently house nursing one of my older hens who suddenly went down with Canker. Fingers crossed we are now getting answers on how to treat her x

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad you were able to get through it. Both my husband and I have other issues that could have made it worse for us. We were very lucky. Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@allytay208]

This video just popped up on my feed today. I have been ousted by most of my family and some friends over this covid issue for not putting something in my body I didn’t feel was safe for me. It’s really sad what’s going on. I’ve had covid. And the psychological part I think for many can be brutal. My chickens are just over 8 weeks old and I was so sad honestly to put them out in the coop from the garage brooder. They really bring such joy. So sorry for your loss 😢. And thank you so much for doing what you do.

[@feebuzz]

We also experienced the mind-altering of Covid. I am sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful light in these times and I greatly appreciate your realness. I wish you well and happy thoughts. Love to you.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@barbdawdy7698]

I am so so sorry. I have had this happen too and it is so sad. Glad you are feeling better. We do need more kindness in the world.

[@TheArtisanbard]

So sorry you lost Grape. Yes we all are dealing with some kind of trauma. The Word has been my support and comfort, and your channel and others have brought laughter during hard times.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad!

[@sherriberkley188]

Your message is Strong, Bless your Heart. Sorry for your lost.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. ❤️

[@cathymccall9199]

I had CV19 February 2020. It was flat out bad and like you said, weird psychologically as well. I'm still experiencing what they call long CV19! There is no doubt that thing was manufactured to do more than make you physically sick. SO glad you shared and sorry you had to experience it and for your distress and missing pet. xo

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you for the kind words! I still have symptoms and it's been two months. The first month was really hard! I hope you find healing.

[@debbyrabold6069]

I had covid in Dec 2020. Later I was looking for a detox for the spike protein in the virus & the shot. I learned about a substance in Eastern White Pine needles that detoxes the spike protein. I collected a lot of needles, & froze them in bags. I make a tea with a few tablespoons of needles for 12 oz hot water & steep it for 15 minutes. Maybe that would help with long covid.

[@katmarcoux5332]

💕 Thank you for sharing your experience, I'm still battling the virus after two months and I can totally relate to everything you have shared.. memories come-up, appreciation for life is greater ... just waiting to get better to start my new urban chicken experience.. love your channel! Be well !

[@lynnford5706]

I lost my mother to Covid, I’m glad your human family made it through safe.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother.

[@lynnford5706]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia thank you

[@merrydavis3227]

That's a very tough loss - prayers for strength for you.

[@lisaramdass4382]

Amen, Dalia. We are dealing with some sort of trauma. We all need to be kind and love each other. I have a roostet who has wry neck and it takes me about an hour to feed him, hydrate him, and just spend time with him. People tell me why don't you just cull him and save your time every day. But you know I take that time when I'm with him to talk to God or hear worship music. It has allowed me to slow down and show love to my favorite 🐓 who can't walk anymore or lift his head up to feed himself. We are all in this fight together and need to pray and show love. Thank you, Dalia, for sharing and caring.

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

I love your message! Thankyou!

[@melblues3847]

Thank you for sharing your message and sorry to see you lost little Grape. I'm still irrationally scared of Covid even though I know many people who've had it and recovered. How me and my partner have escaped so far I don't know as we both come into contact with a lot of people in our jobs. I'm so happy to see you have made a good recovery.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I was scared for a long time, too. And even when I had it, the fear was way worse than the actual illness! Sending you healthy vibes. ❤️😃

[@lisacamp1964]

I'm so sorry about Grape, so hard to loose one of our flock! I am glad that you are all doing better. It's refreshing to actually hear something new or a different perspective on the pandemic. It's so easy to just think of it in black and white, right or wrong, this is a good reminder that there is so much gray in life!! Thank you being so vulnerable with us, and sharing your grief and pain. I hope you continue to rest and heal!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@bjquilts29]

Great video. So sorry about your chicken. So glad that you and your family are feeling better. God bless you.

[@christine9615]

So sorry about Grape and I'm glad that you have been able to come through your experience with such a good and positive outlook. Thank you for sharing.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re so welcome!

[@francineclave2207]

BIG HUG ❤️❤️❤️ You are fine, we will all get through this! Love you

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Love you too! Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@vegantruth9]

I love you, beautiful story. When i had covid a lot pain memories came up but it was all good because it allowed me to deal with them, buried pain came to the surface healed and i'm a better more loving person.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I believe I am a better person for the experience as well!

[@jenncrocker3990]

This truly touched my heart ❤️ wise words 💜

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️🐔❤️

[@dianebonner7857]

Such a beautiful message. Thanks.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You are so welcome!

[@darleneneeley4027]

I’m sorry about your chicken. I’m glad you are doing better. I had COVID 2X and it does make you ill. I was not down long but I understand your commitment to your chicken. When I am being challenged, I ask God for help and have faith that I will understand His ways. I look forward to more wonderful videos.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you! ❤️

[@KatBurnsKASHKA]

Thank you for being vulnerable 💜 I'm so sorry for the loss of Grape

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@acdcacres]

Oh my goodness, thank-you for sharing! I 100% agree... no matter what side you are on, everyone is struggling in some way from it, whether it be losing family to it, job loss due to choices, not being able to spend precious time with family before they passed due to regulations, etc. So many times on social media I see things like people mocking people who have lost family from it or laughing at people who lost a job from not being vaccinated, etc. I love your message to be understanding that everyone has experienced trauma. ❤️

[@destaneewallace9222]

I'm so sorry for your loss...but so happy you are here♡

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww thank you!

[@jamieo3869]

Came for the chicken knowledge, subscribed for your sweet and kind personality. Sorry for your loss. That is a good thing to remember not to “other” people. If we all acted like that this country would be a much better place. God Bless! ❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@minkaduchati]

I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost a few flock favorites to old age over the winter. It was devasting. I'm glad you guys are on the mend. The only thing that started giving relief for my covid anxiety was that I started raising bantam d'uccle chickens. I didn't know how rewarding it could be. It was my first successful incubator batch. 🥺💜

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

D'uccles are so cute!!! I'm glad you found something that helps.

[@buckbeaksgarden761]

Ahhhh! I thought I was the only one to make "deals" like that! I try to ignore myself when the "deal" pops into my head now because it's too risky 😅. I'm like "nuh uh, no way!" Im sorry about Grape. We so love our feather babies 👶 💕

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Right?? It has been a long time since I made a "deal", but I think I was just a little regressed at the moment and didn't know any better. It was an important lesson, though.

[@vastisuarez]

And THANK YOU FOR BEING SO HONEST with your emotions…. It’s what we should all be doing, while being RESPECTFUL of one another.

[@donnabarbour5358]

Love you 💕 Thank you for sharing! I have a sad Covid story.

[@MandaRae1]

That happened to one of my young ones 2 springs ago. She was supposed to start laying and I thought she did but it wasn't her, it was her sister. A week later I found her dead in the nest box. 😔 I was so upset it was my first personal hatch I thought I did something wrong but its apparently more common than I thought.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes, unfortunately it is common. I'm so sorry!

[@MandaRae1]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia it was sad but thankfully hasn't stopped me from hatching. I've only lost 1 chick since then but it was doing poorly from hatch so I was expecting it. Sadly owner chickens comes with preparing yourself from unexpected loss occasionally. We still love having them anyway!!!

[@HueyBob24]

Sorry about Grape😞, you’ve been a wonderful help through my first year now of having chickens, absolutely love them! Made it till Christmas when my husband and finally got Covid, luckily it was mild and we made it through ok, it was different though, I could tell this was foreign and odd. Having the chickens helped because it made me get off the couch and keep moving and get some fresh air. But I did loose my grandmother at the end of October, and my father was also hospitalized at the same time. I’m grateful for your stance on the Covid issue, we do all need to stand together and be there for one another.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry for your loss and difficulties. It’s such a tough time and we need each other! ❤️

[@SonniesPlace]

Thank you for sharing your heart. Love you Dalia ❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Love you, too! ❤️❤️❤️

[@crystalbranget9363]

Thank you for this message. I hope you and your family are recovering ❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

We are doing much better, thank you!

[@summerhill_homestead]

This video makes me even like you more. Thank you for being real.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww thank you so much.

[@mariebunce4362]

You have such balance! Thank you!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re so welcome!!!

[@nathanthatdude9121]

I’ve felt that way I had just gotten done being sick when I went to feed my birds one of the chickens were puffed up in a corner not moving so I brought her inside she stayed inside for 3 days she looked better i took her outside and when I got back from school she was dead I was like it’s all my fault why did I put her outside and it was 😭 sad:also sorry for your loss it’s hard losing a close freind❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww it was not your fault. ❤️ You’re a good chicken parent!

[@mcmartel8332]

it's because people are no more together and do not think by themselves that the division is possible. You are so right though, it is the time to stay united, to keep and cherish our humanity, our beautiful planet.

[@terrir8525]

One thing I've been able to do is stay out of my own head. This is just the beginning of worse things to come so we better pull up our big girl britches and take the punches. My daughter had a missed miscarriage and trying to let go of the baby ( physically ) homeopathically 1st. I lost 2 of my hens last week and I absolutely hate my job. Sometimes I just don't want to even be here anymore but we have to stay strong. The light is there somewhere and there's always someone struggling worse than me. We just need to brace for the worst 😥

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my goodness I’m so sorry about everything that is going on for you. Yes, we will get through it. We got this. ❤️❤️❤️

[@stillhere6436]

💜🙏💜