That is the sweetest video and the saddest ending. I am so sorry to hear that you lost her, she was such a little darling. 😢
@soph3a17384 жыл бұрын
i was NOT ready for that plot twist
@TerrilianReya7 жыл бұрын
I loved the gentle kindness in your hands and your reassuring voice. I'm very sorry for your family's loss.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@loucee2227 жыл бұрын
I believe Gary had a sweet life and enjoyed your kindness. She seemed to love her spa day and your gentle treatment. All any of us have is today, and who knows the future? Thanks for sharing!
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
So very true
@AliKhan123455 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry for your loss. You bathing him was the cutest thing ever. Man why are the cutest things always the most vulnerable? I’m in grievance right now since we also lost a silkie to some neighbors dogs, and even worse, we saved it too late and saw it dying. It was our only silkie, all are others are regular chickens. So yeah... that brought me here. I truly hope we can be reunited with our pets in silkie heaven, or if you don’t believe in that, then at least we know they’re no longer in physical pain. Sigh... life is really tough. I wish you and all your other livestock the best, looks like you have a thriving chicken coop going on there. All the best !
@crarls277 жыл бұрын
Her cute little noises are too much! Thanks for sharing this good memory of her and sorry for your loss.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+Catigue She was pretty quiet and just "meeped". We will miss her
@theahigham41315 жыл бұрын
✝️Rest In Peace Gary, she was a stunning chicken and inspired my mother and I to get silkies so thank you! Video was lovely, we love watching you!
@theresad69907 жыл бұрын
Awww! So sorry to hear about Gary! She seemed like a sweet bird. I can't believe how mellow she was when you were washing and drying her. I was expecting that to be a chaotic scene. I'm glad you still posted the video. -All the best ~ Theresa
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+T D - Thanks. She was a gentle sweet bird. This happened a month ago and took me this long to sit down and edit it.
@mmdehnmm4 жыл бұрын
I just lost my white silkie this morning to a hawk! Her name was Fiona and she was beautiful. I screamed and cried when I saw the hawk take her. She will be missed 😢
@KathleenMartinez-bj4lf Жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. She was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
@utbsks50787 жыл бұрын
What a little lover she was. She blessed your family with her sweet little spirit and in turn, you loved her and made her life worthwhile.
@Fritz06167 жыл бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes hearing you lost your silkie.. Hugs...it's hard when you become attached to your chickens..My chickens free range and a coyote got my Mr Roo right on our front lawn and he was the size of a Turkey..I loved my Mr Roo so much I cried for days.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+Brenda Neer I'm sorry for your roo. It is hard when you get attached - or even when you aren't. Nature is terrible sometimes
@cristyv Жыл бұрын
I am sorry for your loss. We loss our two beautiful silkies to a fox and we were devastated. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
@joescott33936 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for the loss. I try to remind folk to cover their chicken yards. You can buy really cheap garden netting like for pea vines at any garden stores. They are 5'x20' for about $5. My chicken yard is completely covered with 2" chicken wire. A lot more expensive but I know my chickens are safe. God Bless Joe
@Guildbrookfarm6 жыл бұрын
We use mason line now - works great
@joescott33936 жыл бұрын
Yes that will work. The eagles and hawks can see it and know they will be tangled so they do not even try. God Bless Joe
@aspenostrom40156 жыл бұрын
*discovers 1 year late* Aw nooo! I'm so sorry about Gary! I was watching the video thinking of how adorable and well behaved she was. I'm sorry to hear of her loss. ='( Thanks for the tips, though. I've been wanting to bathe my little silkie. She's got a beard, too, which gets super dirty!
@flowergirl34387 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I loved the video showing how sweet and calm she was with a bath, she was so trusting of you. Then the end just made my heart break over the loss of your sweet girl. I am so sorry, it is heartbreaking to lose a pet because they are family. I'm getting one day old bantams in July and one of them is a silkie and I want to thank you for all the information you share about keeping chickens. I pray that God will heal your saddened heart and that you will find comfort knowing that you provide a wonderful life for these chickens.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
She was a sweet chicken for sure! Thanks for watching and good luck with your bantams :0)
@ronoconnor8971 Жыл бұрын
We have a couple silkies, and just love the cooing they make. We really love them
@cuevakim2 жыл бұрын
Aww. I’m so sorry. Thank you for the video. She was beautiful. And your honesty about losing her i totally respect. Most of us have lost a chicken due to hawks, or other predators and it’s heartbreaking.
@bignbuilds3209 Жыл бұрын
I am just starting my silkie journey they are 6 weeks old and i have 5 .. losing one will hurt as they are more than just chickens.. xx we love them xx sorry for your loss .
@jas26276 жыл бұрын
So sad about Gary! Thank you for sharing the video. Now, we will always remember Gary’s spa day. She lived a good life.
@hunterreames21507 жыл бұрын
She's calmer than my dog
@Success_Strategies20242 жыл бұрын
Omg I was not ready for that ending 😭😭😭
@Guildbrookfarm2 жыл бұрын
Neither were we.
@jessicalowe72515 жыл бұрын
I loved this video so much I named my white Silkie female Gary. She’s the sweetest thing ever.
@Guildbrookfarm5 жыл бұрын
I love this ❤️
@MommyDelia25 жыл бұрын
She’s so cute. Poor Gary she was soo cute
@fratslop3 жыл бұрын
Wow, definitely didn't see that plot twist coming. Fully devastated. Sorry for your loss...
@vippiggygirl89267 жыл бұрын
So Sorry, Hartbraking! She was a true supperstair, my four year loves this video. Plus it's lovely to see you and your family caring and loving your chicken. Many thanks for this beautiful video.
@gabrieldiaz2925 жыл бұрын
Im sorry for your loss... Gary was beautiful!!!! very nice video. :)
@AlternativeHomesteading4 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Gary. He could see the emotion on your face trying to hold back the tears. I just about started crying myself it’s just so sad. As I was watching you bathe her I thought oh I want a white chicken soaking and then after hearing the rest of your story I decided against getting a white bird.
@harriett79674 жыл бұрын
In an area like that it's normal to have the top fenced off too. You can still have your white chicken. Make sure that the pen as a whole is sturdy enough to keep out any foxes, coyotes, wolves, snakes, etc. Depends upon where you live.
@zacapa17 жыл бұрын
Awww... 😢😢😢 I have a Silkie too and that just broke my heart, sorry for your loss.
@r1verman6 жыл бұрын
So sad for your loss. She seemed very much loved. I love Silkies.
@natashakeogh59104 жыл бұрын
We only just got a chicken, we found her running around in the wild, having escaped from her owners, and we couldn’t find them,, so now we can keep her. She’s really dirty, so thankyou.
@lilibetcs15094 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry to hear about Gary. She had a great life with you! She was so loved!
@ginnyclement61292 жыл бұрын
Ugh!! That's a bummer of a loss! I am so sorry. I have bearded sultans and polish hens so i will be using your tips for Gary on bathing. Thank you!
@ayshanajim52663 жыл бұрын
We lost our silkie chicken to a hawk just yesterday. It was very sad and heartbreaking that we couldn’t save her. The hawk had already choked and killed Koko by the time we could get to her, she had already died. RIP to all the chickens lost because of hawks.
@charmh.4224 жыл бұрын
My silkie Sugar passed away this year. We gave her a good life too. Silkies make great pets. Gary looked like she was well cared for.
@shawneeward25706 жыл бұрын
Nooooo not Gary! This is the first video I watched of her and I am so sad that you lost her to hawks. Silkies are beautiful. Poor baby.
@TheFantasticFox8226 жыл бұрын
Noooooooo Gary I’m sooo sad!
@aniovakimyan32586 жыл бұрын
Shawnee Ward what no way! 😢
@rpb6381836 жыл бұрын
Aren't you glad you have this memory recorded for prosperity? Cute video!
@christinebrush5307 жыл бұрын
aaaaw. I am soooo sorry. It is never easy losing an animal friend. I hold you in my heart. Thank you for sharing her with us.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
She will be missed
@_Lightning_Dog_6 жыл бұрын
Silkies are the sweetest things. I have 13 ❤️ Thanks for showing bathtime.
@pattikemp-gettmann96464 жыл бұрын
I got goose bumps after seeing how sweet then hearing she's gon. So sad🥺
@heidigibbons12076 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for your loss. Chickens are cool each their own personality quite loveable
@hankcoulston39684 жыл бұрын
Sorry about Gary She really was trusting and given good life as I seen you interact with her.
@melissamorgan20246 ай бұрын
I am so sorry for the loss of your Silkie Gary. I, too live in the country with Hawks. I have found that if you hang old reflective CDs in your trees around your coop and the areas that the chickens roam, it keeps the Hawks away. The reflection of the sun on the CD as it twirls, throws out a flashing light. I haven't had issues with Hawks for the last 5 years. The CD will lose its reflection over time and will need to be replaced. I hope this helps.
@carolynv35307 жыл бұрын
That's amazing, I never thought a chicken would allow all that handling, let alone blow drying. She has such a little voice... oh no... just saw the end. RIP Gary
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
She was a sweetheart!
@jacquelinepincins14156 жыл бұрын
She was so sweet! RIP Gary. So sorry for the loss.
@maddicatxo7 жыл бұрын
So sorry about Gary 😔 She was so adorable, didn't know you could give a chicken a bath. I want a silkie!
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
They are so much fun to have!
@amandaskitchengarden12387 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, you are a good chicken mama. I am so sorry you lost little Gary, I'm all choked up now :(
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+Amanda Tether's End Homestead Thank you
@hijabimama25526 жыл бұрын
Our old silkie "onion" would get dirty and after a rain looked especially terrible but after a day or 2 she was clean and fluffy all on her own
@benjaminhughes-brown30375 жыл бұрын
Hijabi Mama aw cute
@benjaminhughes-brown30375 жыл бұрын
Wow*
@EverythingEverywhereAllOver3 жыл бұрын
this was a massive plot twist in the end
@katiemarks24455 жыл бұрын
I got three silkie chickens a couple hours ago
@ImLisaMoore2 жыл бұрын
Why am I sitting here watching someone bath and blow dry a chicken? Omg.
@Guildbrookfarm2 жыл бұрын
Because it’s entertaining and cable tv sucks! 🤣
@ImLisaMoore2 жыл бұрын
@@Guildbrookfarm yeah I don't watch TV very much. Using only in passing by. I ordered my first silkies yesterday so I'm watching everything I can find on them now.
@robertbarger62444 жыл бұрын
This is Anita Barger: I'm so sorry about the loss of your little Gary. That's my brothers name. I checked out your video because I'm interested in silkies. My Vet has silkies and I've heard him talk about them. The video was Great! Thank you for posting
@melindahester77157 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel. I was so sorry to see about you little Gary. Good memories. She was a lucky lil chicken to have you. Dr Bronner baths. I wiuld have never known to do that. Again our sincerest condolences. Pets steal a piece of our hearts
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
Ya she was a sweetheart. Thanks for commenting
@713unclebill5 жыл бұрын
You are doing a super job getting her clean from the to the front
@justrisa17 жыл бұрын
omgosh! first I'm like ohhh, how awesome, look at her...go ahead Gary, "shake your tail feathers" girl, lol....the other chick-a-dees will be jealous, hahahaha. Then, the bad news, no more Gary! Taken...by a "fly-by" Hawk, no less! My condolences to the whole family for your loss. I just want to mention that I love how gentle you were with her in bath time, I love how the girls handled her and your Partner fed her by hand. You guys really love your pets. I felt bad to go hit the 'like' button, cause I did not like how it ended for her, but know that I loved how you handled her. Yes, I would love to see more videos like this. Thanks for sharing. Lots of love and hugs....Marissa
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
Yes she was very much loved and taken good care of. We will miss her
@deloresd69964 жыл бұрын
so sorry to hear she passed away beautiful baby
@laurabrowning9247 жыл бұрын
So sorry I know you loved Gary... it was one last way you got to show her how much you cared... I'm bawling like a baby.. I'm so sorry...
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
Thank you :`(
@lynnehalbert7 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss! I have other chickens but just purchased 2 little dirty silkies and had to bathe them. I have them in an enclosed run. Silkies are so precious. Hugs!
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
They are so sweet
@vain_x4 жыл бұрын
What a terrible ending to such a beautiful video.
@olgabusch91847 жыл бұрын
Aww Gray was such an adorable loving pet. So sorry about your lost
@SlingsAxes7 жыл бұрын
It is nice to see how lovingly you treat your bird.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+SlingsAxes She was more pet than bird. We loved her
@casehomestead19307 жыл бұрын
Really sorry to hear about your hen Gary. I just started on silkies cause someone gave me a few and their a bit older and so was nice to get some info on bathing them....So...thanks for sharing good info!! I was wondering about how long it took to blow dry alternating cold/hot????
@SpinningYarnsCrochet Жыл бұрын
I would think a nice spa day would be a wonderful boredom buster! What a sweet baby.❤❤❤
@makenabamsey99095 жыл бұрын
It was such a nice video... until the end! I'm so sad now
@crawfordhomestead88727 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss on Gary, we have many chickens as well and consider them part of the family. This video made me laugh and cry! Silkies are the best docile breed for sure. Looking forward to your 2017 videos!
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@wabisabi486 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear of your loosing Gary. Please let me share my tip on keeping birds away from gardens/berries and flocks. Recently I had a hawk circling so I put old cd/dvd's on poles etc making them point to the sky (laser side up) the reflection makes the birds unable to focus and will not come down. I affixed them with a piece of window caulking stringy things, they face in different directions. It's a winner and LOL it's a freebie.Good luck I love your channel.
@Guildbrookfarm6 жыл бұрын
We have tried them hanging and that didn’t work. What did work was strings above the run (this is an old video)...however that isn’t practical if they are free ranging. We may have to try the cds pointing up as we just recently lost 2 babies to a hawk. Thanks!
@josephatterberry51187 жыл бұрын
sorry for your loss....it's always hard loosing friends
@duskydon6 жыл бұрын
For hawks: Stretch 1/4"cable ten feet apart 6 to 8 feet off the ground, Two or three and hawks and owls will avoid the area. The cable can be 100' long . Use three and keep 20' X 100' free of flying birds.
@llisamac637 жыл бұрын
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Gary knew she was loved! We have talked about getting chickens in the spring and doing the moveable tractor, but I don't know. My eyes are still leaking from your loss. I'm not sure I'm cut out for that kind of outcome.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
I have a followup video coming out as well which is directed more at to-be-chicken owners. Chickens are worth it, but you have to expect there will be death, in all kinds of forms. She will be missed
@llisamac637 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I very much look forward to that and all of your other videos. You guys make an awesome team! :)
@crownandcountryside7 жыл бұрын
OK, I've had chickens and rabbits in the past (none right now) and I've gone through animal deaths before. However, that did not prepare me for the end of this video! I was so sad to hear that this beautiful bird was taken by a hawk. I don't think that is something you ever totally get used to or accept. I can't wait to watch your video about preventing predators to your birds for when we get ours. Taking notes! Thank you!
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
We cover it in our February Planting and Updates video. So far it has been working great! (knock on wood!)
@sherryporsch93495 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. RIP Gary
@tinahindi6 жыл бұрын
Ugh! I had 3 silkies and one by one they were taken. I cried and said no more, but here we go again. I got another a nicer chicken coop, and two silkies, so we will see how it goes. the video is so cute.
@kroakie45 жыл бұрын
You could always keep them in a crate inside the house at night.
@michelebryant46447 жыл бұрын
This is sooo sweet. I have never seen anyone wash a live chicken! So sad to hear you lost your Silkie! Thanks for sharing. 😢
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+Michele Bryant She loved it too
@DuncanCunningham7 жыл бұрын
Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living we gave one of our chickens a butt shower and she was just as gentle but we didn't bust out the hair dryer, we did the best with towels and wood shavings but it was warm and dry so we know she'd be ok if we missed something. I was amazed how well "Gary" put up with the dryer, already in a strange place (indoors and water) she must have been very trusting of you, always handled with gentleness and love.
@sgtwolfi17604 жыл бұрын
im soo sorry abbout garry and you just made me more exited abbout my mun getting silkies once again i know by how she acted gary loved you
@Basil-cp7em4 жыл бұрын
Omg, just watched this and such a sad ending 😥
@jkhenderson17 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your loss. What a sweet girl.
@joleneshipley3304 жыл бұрын
Dawn dish soap is also good for bathing
@tigglebiddys6 жыл бұрын
very well behaved chicken
@dormandavis27674 жыл бұрын
Looks like she enjoys the bath.
@jopo49095 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your lost ..
@atsushart4 жыл бұрын
Like if you have a silkie 😋 I have 4 silkie bantams and they’re little floofballs
@IronWife1103094 жыл бұрын
We just got 5 little chicks. Soooo excited to add them to our flock :) my girls adore them. We got two white, two buff and a splash.
@the1stooge1285 жыл бұрын
WARNING TO PEOPLE OUT THERE: never use high temperatures on hair dryers on or around birds if they contain teflon. Teflon when tested up can suffocate and kill. (I know this is the case with parrots). Also, be careful with none stick pans which may also contain teflon. Ok thank you 4 reading. byeee
@kevinbaas84432 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss 😔🐓
@marythibault90325 жыл бұрын
RIP Gary
@sofiaeventing33626 жыл бұрын
I had a silkie named Marble. She was the cutest thing ever. She would come up to you in the coop. Then one day a weasel came in and killed her. I cried for a week. I miss her so much😭😭
@lisakelly90144 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear that :(
@narellefoster71264 жыл бұрын
RIP Gary :(
@salinamartin87115 ай бұрын
I just noticed this was 7 years old! I got 4 Easter Egger chicks this year. Two for me and 2 for another chicken friend. She has silkies and this year they got broody so she surprised me with 2. I am so excited to have them! I have 9 regular chickens so these are going to be pets! Just hoping for hens but doesn't matter if they are bachelor roos! One is quite a character so much that I haven't named it yet. But I am definitely naming this chick Gary! Great video!
@songokuh21117 жыл бұрын
It's a pity that she was hunted by a falcon, but better this than to die for a slow long disease. Two of my 3 budgies (the females) died for different diseases. It was very sad... :(
@royparman14987 жыл бұрын
Condolences for your loss... she took the bathing and blow-drying with such a calm dignity.
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
She surprisingly loved it!
@mikoria.4 жыл бұрын
I used to have chickens but sadly they got eaten by foxes and one got injured by a friend's dog. I got really sad that night since the one that got hurt by the dog and died was my favourite and she was a grey Silkie chicken I loved them all so much ♥️♥️ rest in peace my babies 😌
@deonvanzyl79706 жыл бұрын
Kept them for many years. Have the craziest "hairstyles" all round. Mongoose got my old "grandma" - Matilda. Swore grand vengeance on mongoose-dom. Never got that far. Silkies are great pets. Become completely tame.
@FelineTomfoolery697 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry about Gary, she was such a beautiful cute silkie :'( Rest in peace Gary...
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@FelineTomfoolery697 жыл бұрын
Don't blame yourself for it, nature can be so cruel at times, just remember your fans are always here for you. God bless
@rolo94047 жыл бұрын
i loved this video of gary.. then at the end, it just got me. poor thing. xx
@shirleysunshine33196 жыл бұрын
So sorry you lost her.
@LisaFoster-c2y3 ай бұрын
i know this was 7 years ago but i just watched it and a almost cried at the end
@sandimoran15623 жыл бұрын
OMG I'm so sad. Poor little Gary. 😭😭😭😭
@rustyshackleford26277 жыл бұрын
I sit here watching this and grew a heart for that little chicken and then to be told that happened, OMG WTF..!!! Damn hawks 💣
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+Richard Ernst - Yeah that's exactly how we felt too. :-(
@miamisweets7 жыл бұрын
Gary almost seemed like she liked it! :) So fun to watch!
@Guildbrookfarm7 жыл бұрын
+miamisweets She did. When I was blowing her dry she almost went to sleep
@miamisweets7 жыл бұрын
Oh no, I just saw the end, had no idea what happened, so sorry to hear :( . She was such a joy to watch, we just loved seeing the beautiful relationship you all had. Wishing you all peace in your hearts, you gave her a wonderful life.