I made a huge mistake, and I knew better.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thanks to all of you for being such a great, supportive community. ❤

[@Growstuff70]

Dalia,I love you! It’s gonna be ok. ❤️

[@angelcrumpton1194]

I do have a quick question .. I am not trying to have baby chicks at all right now or maybe ever( not sure about ever lol) but I have a beautiful Easter Egger Ro. He is constantly breeding my girls! 😅they are missing all kinds of feathers on there backs!! ( plus they are molting now so it looks worse) I don’t want to get rid of him. He watches over them like he should and is their protector ( I think) He is also part of my original flock. I’m just not sure what to do. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have my girls not jumped on constantly… the whole group is just now a year old including him. … I have two that are part of the flock but I got them at a poultry show. Can you give me some advice on this? Thanks So much♥️Thank you Dalia♥️

[@AbdulRahman-f2d5j]

Hello Dailey I am your subscriber and fan. Can you give me two fancy chickens as a present? I am very fond of keeping chickens, but fancy chickens are too expensive here that's why i can't buy

[@AbdulRahman-f2d5j]

I am always very happy to see your chickens. I especially like purebred chickens and long haired fancy chickens. But unfortunately I am not in a position to buy them

[@thomashogan9196]

Compassion isn't a mistake. You gave your girl a better chance to live good life a while longer. She got a few more days in the sun with extra care. In the chicken world it's "no harm, no fowl."

[@robinham2796]

She’s telling ALL the other chickens: I had the MOST glorious life down there with that President of chickenlandia!! God bless you darlin’, we love you so much!!💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@primitivedaisy]

I don’t think you did anything wrong. Just think of it as she was in hospice care. You made her feel better, gave her a little more time to be with her flock, and helped her over the rainbow bridge in comfort. As a retired RN, I know that just because someone is on hospice, doesn’t mean you don’t treat symptoms for their comfort. And that’s what you did, made her more comfortable at the end. You did good! 🥰🐓🙏🏻

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

That made me feel a lot better. Thank you!

[@debbiedouglas2927]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@maren807]

As one retired RN to another, well said 👏 👏👏❤. I'm loving retirement and raising my flock. Happy chicken keeping 🤗.

[@coldhaven1233]

When my dad passed away, it was after my mother found him. He had gone out to offload the hay from a trailer. He didn't come back for quite some time and she became worried. She went out to the barn and found him. It was obvious he had passed hours before hand. When the ambulance arrived, they allowed her to do chest compressions, so that she felt like she personally did everything she could for him. And that is what we do for those we love. We do everything we can for them. Even if it seems hopeless. Because that is what love is. Its never giving up hope. You did everything for her that you could. And I am sure she knew that. Chickens, as crazy as they can be, seem to know when we are trying to help. Forgive yourself. You did the right thing.

[@Mary-iv3qs]

Thank you for sharing that. It's so true that we do things out of love!❤

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

You just expressed a big, hearty soul-hug with words 🫂💞

[@tuppy]

thank you 😞

[@robinsiciliano8923]

I feel so honored that you shared that lovely message. I am navigating life after a traumatic death and needed to hear these life experiences.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

This really touched my heart. Thank you so very much! I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. ❤️

[@GrandmaforGrownups]

Ethyl was a lone hen due to a predator attack. She had been months without her sisters because no one wanted her (she was 8+ years old and wasn't laying eggs). Without my husband knowing (he would never have agreed to me driving over 100 miles to get a hen that didn't lay eggs), I welcomed her into our misfit flock. Under her brown feathers she's all grey, attesting to her age. She was enjoying her newfound sisterhood within a week, and in less than a month she was miraculously laying eggs! She's an ol' soul who'll come by and just sit with me as we both ponder our blessings. Now and then she still blesses us with an egg. God bless you all.

[@dianeespinoza8647]

Im so happy she found a new chicken family. ❤

[@marymorvant2813]

Wow, that is beautiful and awesome💗

[@lizzysanders523]

Our squeaky chick passed yesterday after 3 months of struggling from the day he hatched. He made squeaky sounds and was smaller than everyone else but he was so loving cuddly. We shoved medicine down his throat for a week...before I decided enough was enough. His final week he got to eat whatever he wanted, free range the whole yard and, with snacks all day. He had a seizure and died in my arms yesterday afternoon. He will be missed dearly.

[@kdavis450]

I'm very sorry. They are 'just chickens' but they sure can take a piece of our hearts

[@samanthahoos9827]

❤ You are a wonderful pet owner!!! Monday I took my daughter’s 10 year old yellow Labrador to the vet for a cough, but she crashed upon arrival passing away with lung cancer (which we only found out by X-ray minutes upon arriving at the vet’s office). We love our animals and they love us back, even to the point of hiding illness. Give yourself grace! ❤

[@denisea3465]

I am so sorry for your loss. ❤

[@janets6474]

I'm so sorry. My Corgi, pictured in my avatar, had something similar. He stopped eating. When I took him to the vet, they told me he had cancer through his entire body. He hid his illness well and just didn't want to give up. It was heartbreaking. The problem with these pets is they simply don't live long enough.

[@cherylgawne711]

Remember Death is only a change of worlds!! Energy never dies only changes form!! Do keep an eye out for the next form of your loved soul❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you. ❤️ And I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet doggie. ❤️

[@judojen9521]

Thank you sharing! I appreciate you so much!! I got 4 chickens this year in April and live them so much. I’m so sorry for your loss. The hardest part of owning our loving pets is saying goodbye…. Phew!! Sending you love and prayers my friend! ❤

[@renitameares3838]

Today I lost one of my sweet sheep. She became infected with parasites from our drought ridden pasture. We jumped right into treating her when we realized but it was too late. I realized today that she was losing her battle so we carried her into the shade of the barn, locked all of the others out except her 12 week old twins. I took a chair in and just sat there and rubbed her and scratched her head and watched her slip away. And I cried. I know that I gave Ebony a good life but I still feel like I failed her. You gave Jessica a wonderful life. ❤️ 🐑 🐓

[@momchestnutt1540]

Those sheeps can be pretty sweet. Bless you for the comfort you gave her. So sorry for your loss.

[@kdavis450]

I agree, I always feel like a failure to my chicken when I lose one

[@chikyuskincare4675]

You're a beautiful soul to have remained at her side. She was not alone ~

[@renitameares3838]

@@chikyuskincare4675 🩷

[@schammond8993]

Madam President, a doctor told me once that people that are about to pass will rally right before they pass. Animals do this as well. My feeling is that you gave her some extra quality time. It allowed her to be with her friends and say goodbye. I really don't feel you made a mistake. Quality of life is so important and a wonderful gift. God's Blessings, Susan NW Georgia

[@chikyuskincare4675]

Beautifully stated.

[@belindadavenport1031]

I started crying as soon as I began watching this video because I know it’s heartbreaking to lose a chicken. They’re not just chickens, they’re your babies and you do everything humanly possible to take extra special care of them. I have 4 blue slash marans in my flock and the oldest, Gypsy, is 8 and I always tell her she’s been the best chicken and she’s such a good girl. She rules the roost and sets all the young ones straight. She loves to sit in my lap and be petted, I love it too 💕. She is definitely a special chicken 😊.

[@DeeDaDee420]

It really is heartbreaking...I remember the shock I felt when I lost my first chicken, Violet...a little white Silkie, with no warning. She was perfectly fine in the morning, laid a nice little egg, and when I went out that spring afternoon to give the flock some snacks, she was just laying next to the sand bath, completely stiff, but in pristine condition. No signs of trauma, it was a 60 degree day with plenty of shade and water at their disposal. I felt like I was punched in the gut...and then it really got me when her little buddy, my Silver Sebright bantam looked absolutely lost without her🥺. Chickens are such special creatures 💕

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

I started crying in the vets office when she told me I had to put my new little chick down. They were wonderful and even sent me a card in the mail. Some of us love our animals just as much as our children. I even take care of my meat chickens and turkeys just like the rest of my Flock. They all are living their best life.

[@Clydesmith2119]

⁠@@DeeDaDee420I’m so sorry for your loss. I know that feeling on the first chicken as well as the other lovely ladies we cherish. Never easy. 😢😊❤

[@dominicflorio5708]

Years ago, one of my cats was acting funny. I was working and a friend took her to the vet for me. She brought her back and said the vet recommended keeping her comfortable until she was ready to go. Her kidneys were failing. I called the vet and said, "Doc, you just can't tell me to let my cat go!" He asked me how old she was and I hesitated. I then answered, "23." The moral of the story is that it is never enough. We want the love forever.

[@juliemarr65]

Your humility and tenderness of caring for our animals is what it's all about. She knew you loved and cared for her. The Most High helps our animals understand this.❤❤

[@chikyuskincare4675]

I agree 100%

[@Savedoughwithdonut]

I started my little family flock less than a year ago. I lost one girl - Joan Jett - suddenly and i was crushed. She waited for me to come home from work and died in my arms. She wasn’t sick - there were no predators. She was just 6 months old. Broke my heart. But it taught me that I am not always in control. My girls and my roo teach me something every day. Thank you for sharing your lovely story.

[@carollet2006]

😭😭😭 it is soooo heartbreaking to lose them. How sweet that you got to hold her.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry for your loss!

[@laurajennings3762]

Oh, Dahlia. You have the most beautiful, kind heart. I was crying with you! All of your chickens and ducks are so very loved and spoilt, and everything you do comes from a place of love and wanting to make the world a better place. Regardless of age, our chickens become part of our family and life. Even when we know their time is coming to an end, it doesn't make it easier. Be gentle with your beautiful heart, and thank you for sharing your journey with us! Sending you the most enormous hug. Xxx

[@sarahwilliams1958]

I got my first chickens last year, March 1st 2023. I got them all as chicks and never had any sickness issues with any of them except for one of my Isa Browns. Last October at just 7 months old, she started showing signs of lethargy and I got a vet out there. She got medications and was fine but in April the same thing started happening again. I brought her in and treated her myself. Would call the vet when I felt like I needed to and then would have to call and cancel because then she started eating again and doing better. She got better and I put her with the flock again but in about a week and a half it was happening again. I took her to the vet, get medicine for her, the medicine didn't work. The vets never really found a definitive illness in her. I kept working with her and she just kept getting weaker but she had days where she would eat pretty good and drink on her own. I took her back to the vet and they found an issue of yeast and bacteria in her crop and seemed very hopeful. This is totally treatable, but the next day, June 1st, I lost her and it was heartbreaking to watch. I blamed myself so much and I really miss her. I tried so hard to save her and couldn't and she fought so hard. Watching this video brings all of those feelings back. I'm not very good at forgiving myself but I know I need to try. I try to remind myself that she was really loved and had a good life, much better than most chickens in the world, but it still hurts. 💔

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re right, though. You did everything for her and she had a wonderful life!

[@fireflyrocks1]

You're a sweet, honest person. We lost chickens, we lost dogs. It is never easy. Big hugs going your way.

[@farmhouseontherock]

I went thru this same thing recently. I had a young blonde ameracauna who picked me to be her bf and followed me and sat on my lap and jumped on my back if I wasn’t paying her attention. So sweet and so loving. One morning I went to collect eggs and she was dead in the coop. She had shown 0 signs of illness and it hit me so hard I balled for an hour. Then I started questioning myself….. did I not see? Was she showing signs and I didn’t pay attention? For days I cried about it. Then my neighbor reminded me by saying, “April, I don’t know anyone who loves and takes such great care of your chickens. No one I know sits in a chair and lets them on her and love on them so much. You’re a great chicken mom”. We can only do all we can. Right. Blessing and sorry for your loss

[@neverescence]

I'm a first-time chicken mom as of April 27th. Two days ago, I had to put down my sweet speckled sussex, Ginger. I got her and her sisters (Posh, Scary, and Sporty) at 8 weeks old. Ginger was sick since we got her. She had two bouts of coccidiosis. Respiratory infection. I had taken her to the vet multiple times. In the end, her fecal test showed no coccidia, no internal parasites, and her bloodwork was all within normal range. She started losing balance and not being able to walk. I made a sling for her and saw two worms fall off of her. I felt so happy knowing worms are an easy fix. She was still very hungry, just not putting on weight. She wanted to be around her sisters but they kept walking over her. I have two pre-fab coops in a larger run so I put her alone in one of the coop's runs and had the other girls come eat their food right outside of the little fence and they would all lay together. I went to the vet on a high thinking we would treat the worms and she'd be great. This was after emailing the farm and hearing that every SS in that batch was unusually weak and there were a lot of runts. Thankfully I had to sit alone in the room at the vet for a while and it helped me realize that Ginger would never have an easy life and would probably always get sick because she was so weak. Ginger was my little baby and would step into my palm and lay down and curl up and fall asleep in my hand. I cried and cried but I'm glad that her suffering has been eased.

[@carollet2006]

😭😭😭 I'm sorry

[@neverescence]

@@carollet2006 thank you! I like to think that she's better off somewhere where she's not always sick 🤍

[@carollet2006]

@@neverescence I'm sure she is.

[@kathybradbury]

Yes, birds hide illness. I’m new to chickens, but I have had parrots and one of the least invasive and most comforting therapeutics you can do is give them a heat light when they’re under the weather. That being said, we are all on this path of learning -and you gotta love yourself if you’re going to love anyone else…so yes-give yourself that grace. I only know one perfect person, and I’m following Him.

[@doodlebug865]

I raise chickens myself, I have 24 at the moment along with 4 turkeys. My post isn't about my chickens, it's about my great dane I lost in March. He was 8, about to be 9 and he got bloat very suddenly. I took him to the vet and they confirmed that's what it was. We went ahead with operating to correct the stomach issue, he came through that surgery, but then suddenly again he went downhill. The vet talked to me about options and in my heart I knew it was time to let him go, but I needed him with me a little longer so we went ahead with blood and plasma infusions and over the next 30 hours....he wasn't responding so we finally made the right decision and let him go. He spent his last 36 hours in a foreign place, surrounded by foreign people and confused, in pain and who knows what else. I beat myself up everyday since for not doing what my heart told me initially and let him go when it was really his time. I laid with him and told him I loved him until he was fully over the rainbow bridge. I pray for peace for you and your family.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet doggie. I had a similar experience with my dog Zeus. It’s hard to even think about, so I get it! ❤️

[@michellebevans1729]

Dahlia, my husband and I love you so much! Thank you for your transparency and willingness to share your ups and downs. It helps us all to learn as well. May God’s love touch you deeply in your heart and give you peace. ❤

[@kathleenmoniz8200]

Dalia, it's very hard to lose a pet, but you have to think that you gave her a beautiful life and you enjoyed her presents every moment. She was a beautiful chicken. I would make a picture of her and make a memorial wall in your coop in honor of her. Even if it's a small picture, I think it would make you feel proud of the life you gave her.

[@robinsiciliano8923]

What a great idea!?! Love that.

[@janets6474]

I am so sorry you lost your girl. I don't think you should knock yourself too much. This particular chicken meant a lot to you. She was one of your first. Regardless of what you know in your head, you were thinking with your heart. Jessica knew that. She had a great life and even a good ending. You gave her a few extra days with the medicine, which, maybe you both needed. You also had a trying year, which makes these situations even harder to deal with. You clearly care so much for your birds, and they know it. I have had similar situations with dogs and horses. The good thing is that next time, you will be able to listen more to your head and not just your heart. Remember the love you had for her and all your flock because they prove it by loving you right back. ❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jpfore1]

Hugs Your heart is as big as Texas.

[@Beverly-e4z]

You did not fail or do anything wrong. You're human....she died. You obviously love those chickens and give them great lives. Don't let four days cancel out 10 years of loving care. My cat was ill and losing weight FAST. Wouldn't take much food or water. Figured she was dying, she was older and a rescue. I just allowed nature to take it's course until she started crying out in pain when I picked her up. I took her to my vet and had them put her down. They took her from me, gave the injection then brought her back to me wrapped in a blanket. I held her while she went to sleep. I talked to her and stroked her. Mine was the last voice she heard and I think she was peaceful. I have had chickens for two years now. What surprises me is how attached I am to them. Thank you for your channel.

[@carolynmcbride3136]

I've lost 4 chickybabies in the 2yrs I've kept chickens...2 of which, I had to put down myself...I cried every time...My husband said maybe I shouldn't have gotten them because I'm so attached to them...I just tell him, I needed a good cry anyway...Thank you for your sensitivity & great transparency!!!...Love you, Dahlia!!!...Carolyn McBride, President of Chickaritaville...Tampa, FL.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much for telling me that. I’m very sorry for the loss of your sweet cat. ❤️

[@suzanneo1124]

What I hear you saying is you’re human. Do not beat yourself up, Jessica had a fantastic life full of love and mealworms. Give yourself grace.

[@teresafix9666]

😢you are one of the sweetest people. Jessica was blessed to have you for a chicken mama. ❤❤

[@tbissonnette1835]

I'm crying with you the grieving process is always very difficult when a beloved pet passes. Planning on building a coop next year and am beginning my research and learning process far ahead of time. You are such a good soul to your chickens, thank you for your channel.

[@carolbarthold3839]

Dear President of Chickenlandia, I appreciate you so much. I never dreamed I would be raising chickens but when our neighbor gave us all of his (13 chickens and 4 ducks), we were thrust into something we knew nothing about. By watching your videos we learned a lot! You make me laugh and cry at the same time! Keep up your spirits, you are amazing! Shalom my friend.

[@TheCarlinCoop]

Oh wow I’m crying for you watching this!! ❤️🕊️

[@sharongarrett4356]

Really good lesson here for all of us. Thanks for sharing your feelings. She knows, loves, and already forgave you! Precious baby!

[@WildRootsLearning]

Last night I forgot to close the coop. We lost 20 new babies and 1 older chicken. We are devastated.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my goodness. I'm SO sorry. These kinds of things happen to the best of us. Knowing that doesn't make it hurt much less, though. ❤️

[@mackenziearcher7785]

It’s unfortunately happened to me too. My deepest condolences. It’s always a little harder to process when we had a way to prevent it. I hope your heart heals. It took mine a while. Love the ones you’ve got and remember your babies had a better life than most chickens out there.

[@janets6474]

So very sorry. 😢

[@Growstuff70]

Sending {{{hugs}}} and love! 💕

[@katierobbins7962]

Oh no, I am SO sorry. Have done that myself years ago.

[@donna3274]

God is Good! He gave you a wonderful chicken to care for and you were a good steward! Thanks for your video.

[@TheCarlinCoop]

I felt this so heartedly!!!! Thank you for sharing this and you and Jessica are in my prayers

[@coolwatyr]

Oh Dalia I am so sorry for the loss of your feathered friend. May her memory bring you peace. What a beautiful last gift Jessica gave you! The gift of trusting yourself, your own wisdom. I hope that you can find the way to treating yourself with the love and kindness that you give to us and to your chickens. You deserve that kindness. We found out very recently that our landlords won’t be renewing our lease. I’ve been here for 8 years. It’s heartbreaking. I am on the hunt for a place where no one can send me a text one afternoon telling me that we don’t have a place to live. We’ve been offered 5 acres - as a gift. We just need to work out the logistics. It’s a work in progress. One of our first discussions is the chicken coop. A chicken run that is very secure - there are elk, deer, coyote, raccoons, wolves, javelina… lots of wildlife in the area. We’ve to our chickens what’s going on and that we’ll keep them safe. Be kind to yourself. ❤ Blessings 🐓 🛸 👽 ~Linda

[@laurenbingenheimer3913]

I can tell your chickens have a good life and they can feel your love.

[@janetspiritofthelivinggod6328]

She couldn't have had a better life. You're a great mom. And you gave her a few extra days and she gave you a few days. My heart is with you. ♥️

[@hoosierpioneer]

But one side of your heart said let her go, the other side of your heart said try. She appreciates that you gave it a try and forgives you.

[@pamelajohnson9260]

So sorry for your loss. Think she had a wonderful life and is with you in spirit. And she understands your decisions.

[@kathyplymell336]

So sorry about Jessica. She was well loved and lived an amazing life in your chicken yard.

[@ruby7741]

Aww sweet lady all is where it should be and this little lady had a wonderful life with you. Your love for her extends past this world to the soul and we all know they are with God. You did your highest right to love on her even if you didn't realize it was her last hurrah. I would love when your heart heals down the road if you could do a video on how to give your chickens medicine though the mouth so that we can learn from you and do it kindly. I find it very hard when they are wiggling around and I know there is a better way, especially from someone like you. :) Blessing to your soul from mine, A Michigan mama sending love 💗

[@SureHowDoYouKnow]

You showed her love and care, don't feel bad. The heart knows better than we do, but your actions made sure she knew how loved and cared for she was before she left us. You made me cry! You deserve forgiveness for anything weighing on your heart. Accept it!

[@tracyroake2815]

Oh dear I've been through this and you're making me cry and I haven't even finished the video

[@cropduster8798]

Me too. Takes me back to Felipe.

[@dawnbreakk2583]

We who love our babies seem to always 2nd guess ourselves. On Monday I had to put down our 10 year old lab Star. She was barely eating or drinking. Her back legs were giving out. Her kidneys were failing and she started with cancer. Her hair was falling out but she once in a little would have that moment of spunk. Fleeting as it was! We made the appointment and she decided to perk up in the way to the vet. I had to keep telling myself that I was doing the right think and to look at the picture as a whole. I keep seeing it over and over and absolutely second guessing my decision. No matter if I had waited longer or made this decision earlier, I would have second guessed it. So for now, I am dealing with her loss and trying to console her co- puppy Luna who is feeling it as well. All this to say, when we care enough to love these little creatures so deeply, we are always striving to do the very best we can for them. We are often our own worst critic. Fortunately they get to rest in peace as we live with the pieces! May you find solace that you did your best. She’s probably hanging out with Star. No worries. Star was GREAT with Chickens!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry for your loss! ❤️

[@dawnbreakk2583]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia and I am so sorry for your as well. Hugs from Florida

[@ravipansmith1315]

I am crying with you and for you. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that she knows you gave her the best life and as a chicken angel, she knows nothing but unconditional love...

[@Peachy08]

Jessica had the best chicken mom ever and the best life a chicken could ever ask for! You let her go comfortably.

[@amydaddabbo3775]

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this story.❤

[@voodookitchenmama]

Jessica was blessed to have you as her care giver. She had the best life ever. She knew years of love.

[@BGalwah1]

I know this is painful but it was so generous of you to share. It is a beautiful testament to your thoughtfulness and insight that we can all benefit from when in doubt and confusion with not just our chickens but with all of our loved ones! Your love, wisdom and insight is much appreciated and needed! ❤Jessica is beautiful and majestic 😇

[@Natalie-rk5xr]

I had a rooster die from heat stroke and dehydration last night/ this morning. I learned some hard lessons but glad I was able to help him be comfortable before he died 🖤🤍 I’ve learned so much from you and am grateful for it ❤️ I hope you continue find peace in all you do even through hard times.

[@abcayemich8412]

This made my heart hurt so badly. Jessica lived the best life any chicken could be blessed with. We all have to listen to our hearts at the hardest times. I have been there also. You are hurting so badly because you know you did all you knew how to do and you KNEW the end was here. Its the worst feeling in the world. Bless you for your loving heart. She loved you like no other. Peace ❤

[@viggy3647]

You made me cry remembering one of my fave first girls, Goldie (Americana) approx 12 yrs old, who suffered my attempt to clear symptoms of crop impaction. Failing that, I gave med hoping to end her suffering, but when she suddenly appeared to snap back, I tried to clear the med! In hindsight, she was probably in ‘death throes.’ I held her close, soothing w/familiar words and told her how much joy she had brought my life, as her tired, frail body fell limp, leaving me guilty to this day. At 69 yrs., I know now, I might have felt guiltier had I not tried life saving support. “Woulda, Coulda, shoulda.” You went w/your intuition and did the right thing for Jessica.❤

[@Mary-iv3qs]

Thank you for sharing this as hard as is. I realize how much we love our chickens. I lost mine last week and i tried as best i could to keep her alive. I'm still emotional about it feeling like i failed. I know our beloved chickens will be in heaven to greet us and btw, i never knew how much i could love a chicken! ❤ God bless you 🤗 Thank you for being YOU

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You didn’t fail her. She was so lucky to have you! Thank you so much for the kind words. ❤️

[@MelindaWaldrop]

You did not fail her. You’re an amazing chicken Mom. I lost 6 chicken this week due to heat and a bacterial infection. I was trying to treat them with herbal remedies thinking that it was respiratory. I’m so sad and heartbroken. So I completely understand.

[@BelindaTN]

Hugs to you. Though I am new to chickens, I am not new to pets. Sometimes it is more humane to let them go. In the words of a friend to his family that was trying desperately to save their very old and sickly dog (for the humpteenth time Over the last few years) “ya’ll leave that dog alone, he is trying to die. Have the compassion to finally, let him ease his own suffering. It is time to let him go.” You did. Nothing wrong Dhalia. You gave the old hen a wonderful and comfortable last few hours. You gave her a wonderful and long life and let her have a peaceful death. ❤

[@w.knudsen5570]

You gave Jessica a good life and it was her time time. You made an effort to make the time pass in comfort. Big hugs to you, Dalia.

[@googleuser2031]

You are a genuine soul my dear. 🤍

[@Sailontodawn]

SAD! We lost 2 of our 4 girls. They are members of our family. Keep up the great work!

[@katekupiec]

Thank you for sharing. You love hard, and it’s nice to see your tender heart, even if it’s to share such sad news. Never change! You bring so much education and understanding to chicken rearing. I appreciate you and most certainly your babies do too.

[@RunningRabbit2]

Sweet lady, i felt all of that ! 🐝♥️

[@carolbjornsen487]

❤ to you and your flock. 🙏🏻

[@kathrynhayes1799]

You did good. You did not put her through too much. She was with her flock again before she left. You each did what you needed to do, and she forgives you. ❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️ thank you!

[@nancymcfadden3039]

We’ve had a very happy first year raising chickens. Our original flock of eight started in April last year and six months later we added two. Our ten chickens have brought us laughter, joy, a sense of contentment and so much more. Last weekend while I was working in our garage, our flock was free ranging in the yard. One of my dogs started barking frantically and I ran to see what was wrong. Our other dog, a GSD, had our littlest chicken, Violet in her mouth, forcefully pulling her out from under our camper where the chickens like to shade themselves and dust bathe. She was there because I had spotted a falcon in recent days and it would be less likely to attack with a big dog present. I ordered her to put Violet down as I ran out to rescue her. Our dog has been playful with the flock from the beginning but never dangerous to them. This time was different. It took almost an hour to find Violet, bloodied and in shock, hiding. An hour after that I also found Chloe, also hurt and afraid. It took two more hours to find Stella, who remains with us but with a broken wing. I kept Violet alone in our house that night and I could tell she was grateful. She died the following day as I held her. She had stared right into my soul as I cried over her. She was my favorite; the littlest one with the biggest personality. We discovered the next day that Chloe had been attacked much worse than we had suspected and had a gaping wound at the back of her neck with fly larvae already inside. My husband had to put her down as we could see she would not survive. She had greeted me every morning from the coop when she could tell I was in the kitchen. The following day another hen (Henny) died from a predator attack overnight. She and Stella were in a dog kennel together by our door because neither of them seemed to feel well and I was out of hospital cages. We thought it was the heat when Henny was droopy and lethargic, and we didn’t find her wound until it was too late. They can hide things so well. We lost our three top chickens in three horrible days. I feel like it was my fault for not being with my flock every minute they were outside. Our remaining girls are all grieving and none are following us around like they all would do before this tragedy. We are broken. 😢💔

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh I’m so sorry. I know the feeling too well. I hope you are able to find some peace about it soon. ❤️❤️❤️

[@katekupiec]

My heart is broken for you. Sending you healing thoughts. I hope you’re able to bring more chickens in eventually and give them a wonderful life. Dalia is right, even if things don’t go perfectly and even if their lives were short, they were most certainly living a wonderful life in your care and the best thing you can do is show that love to other animals or chickens in the future. ❤

[@robinsiciliano8923]

I believe with all my heart that animals can feel our intent. They are way more in tune with energy. They know when we love them, respect them and are caring for them. Sending you guys love and support. The best thing to do to honor their lives is forgive yourselves and continue being stellar humans by loving animals.

[@momchestnutt1540]

Hang in there. You were doing your best for your flock. New information was added and now you know. Life throws us some curve balls sometimes. Sorry for your loss.

[@knov6228]

😢❤

[@junegoguen6961]

So sorry for your loss.

[@overbeefineart2974]

I’m so sorry. We lost one a couple of days ago. She just vanished. I’m thinking a hawk got her. Oreo just turned 4 months old. It’s so heartbreaking to lose them.

[@holynyork7124]

You are human, don’t look back baby, we all would have pondered. She loved you and by chance she NEEDED YOU, just you dear. So you gave her a chance to say goodbye to her flock and you were a big part of her heart and life. HUGS HUGS HUGS FRIEND. You are such a good person. Our chicken yard! Bubble foot in my Polish flock. We out did ourselves, 31 chickens in this challenging past year! I’ll write more later. Please forgive yourself. And get needed rest. Love you dearly❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@andreaburke6009]

Biggggg hugggs it’s never easy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@56deejay]

Thank you for your candidness on your channel. I teared up with ya while you wiped your tears away. I've learned a heap and ton from you and even found a pair of what I now call "My Dalia boots" for the coop at a discount store I frequent. I got sooooooooo excited! I'm 68 and just took it up this year and have fallen in love with my little flock of 7 (soon to be 6) because I have found a home for one of my polish roosters. I never intended to have a rooster and wound up with 2! 🙃😲 Anyway I found a good home for one of them to go to today and am pretty happy about that! Hugs for you as you mend! Have a blessed day Dalia and thanks for all you do!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cadre500]

Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened. -Anatole France It is clear that Jessica was genuinely loved by you. Every animal should be so blessed. God bless you and all your animals.

[@joyadams507]

Ohhh my heart hurts for you! Jessica was such a fortunate chicken to have had you in her life! She lived her best life!

[@bertad.1555]

Sorry for your loss, the love we give is never forgotten. You did everything right, and you are an Angel! 😊

[@evethompson5498]

Now I have tears. Dalia you did everything right. No regrets❤I lost two young chickens a year and a half ago. I did everything I could but I had to put Ethel down, will never get over that. Number 2, Miss Buffy died in my arms. I don’t know what happened to them but they are at rest under our huge cherry tree. I have 2 left, big beautiful Buff Orpingtons. Great layers and companions. It’s so hot outside that I’m spending most of my time keeping them cool.

[@MsSuperconductor]

I made a mistake yesterday and my poor baby chicken paid too 😢. She passed today 😢thank you fr making this video. Jean Grey kept wanting to nest out in the wooded part of our property so finally i let her. I found her a few days ago and she seemed to be doing ok. Last night I tried to put her back with everyone since I saw her eggs were gone. She ran away & I didn't go find her. Today I did, but something got her😔

[@tanyamickel1751]

Your loss of such a beautiful life makes my heart feel a little better from all my loss. I found you a couple months ago, bought your book and then sent one to my sister in law and she loves watching you. Please keep up the great work you are doing and look forward to more.

[@gaylewilhelm9706]

😢 So sorry for your loss. 🤗

[@CTR6067]

I just went through this with my Americana Charlotte Pufflecheeks. After this Winter (in MN) she just wasn’t the same chick. Kept to herself, just hung out with me in the yard, etc.. Next thing I knew she was gone. It still hurts, but she was spoiled, had a great life and gave me lots of joy. In the end, that’s all we want. ❤

[@aurorabast5901]

This video made me tear up because I can feel the pain you are going through...I as well. You are a beautiful loving soul Dahlia and you gave her a great life. Thanks for sharing with us .

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Sending virtual hugs, Dalia.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you, sweet friend!!!

[@andiw1065]

I know exactly how you feel! When my dog passed away I panicked and paced, ran to get ready to take her to the vet… I should have held her and been there with her. Forgive yourself and know that you did the best you could and she knows she was loved.she was blessed to have you!

[@jmmarshall5492]

When my shepherd was diagnosed & dying of cancer, I could not leave her with my vet. I left immediately after that last visit, and pulled the car over finally, and called him back. He had recommended euthanizing her due to her intense pain, and I said NO, but on the drive home I came to grips with the fact I was losing her, and being selfish prolonging what was coming in the next 24 hours. He agreed to come to my house and do it there, so she would not be distressed at dying in the vet hospital. It was costly, but worth every penney for him making that trip. It was the last gift I could give her in return for all the love she gave me.

[@AlternativeHomesteading]

I’m so sorry to hear of losing Jessica. It is clear that you loved her and provided a wonderful life that she lived so long. We all make mistakes. Making end of life decisions is emotionally difficult. Someone stole our mama buff Orpington taking her away from her 4 chicks who were lost without her. They did everything together and she was such a caring and protective mom. There are so many jealous people out they determined to ruin what I created. It is disturbing that there is so much evil today. Know that you gave her the best possible life and eulogy!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my I’m so sorry. That awful someone stole your chicken!

[@brightantwerp]

Big hug and lots of love for you.

[@estormy8794]

I'm so sorry for your loss. ❤❤

[@julisciuga1579]

i am so very sorry for your loss. your girls are very lucky they are in your care. you give them all their best life 💗

[@sharon_rn2066]

We’re crying along with you. 😢 She had a wonderful life thanks with you and you followed your heart. Sometimes the heart and head don’t agree but the heart always wins. Fly high sweet Jessica 😊and enjoy that very high spot on the highest roost ever! 😇

[@barbaradoss7250]

I love and appreciate you and the love you give.

[@pattimatson678]

We are new chicken people. I listen and trust you for the help we need. We love our chickens like you do. After we moved our chickens outside, we got baby ducks. Those too are very lovable, but not in the same way. For one, they are all black so we can’t name them anything but Thing 1 and beyond. So they are loved in a group way. Our Eight chickens are from three different breeds. Only the three Barbed Rocks are hard to tell apart. ❤️ to you and Jessica.

[@christinesherry3442]

We all have lost chickens and don't know what to do. She was with you for a very long time. Love her memory and let your self off the hook. Love aways

[@naomi2646]

Bless your sweet heart, I'm sorry you lost your girl, we all want to save them, and never give up. It's hard. What a full and wonderful life she had with you, your a blessing to all of them.

[@Brittany_B]

I'm not crying, you're crying 😭 I'm such an animal person and not so much of a people person so losing animals is so hard for me. I'm sorry for your loss but you know that she had an amazing life in your care, even her end even though you didn't initially go with your heart ❤ Right now I have four girls and one boy who I love very much! One girl has been broody for over a month and the others haven't laid for around the same amount of time. It seems as though they had a spring/summer molt since they were under one year old this past fall and didn't have a molt yet. I'm anxiously waiting for them to start laying again and Sweet Pea to knock it off and stop being broody with no eggs, lol.

[@evao]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I've had many from-the-heart decisions I made caring for my flock. Your advice has helped me at times, but in the end, everyone has a different situation and has to discover what to do that is right for the flock. I only have 3 years in chicken raising... besides this, I want to say this post helped me out the most out of any post I have seen from you. Besides my chickens, I had a pack of dogs, 7 large dogs all of them from the same litter. It's been about 13 years now and the past couple of years I had to see them die one by one. Well, tomorrow I have an appointment to let go of the last one. I feel so bad about bringing him in but keep telling myself I am doing the right thing he is suffering and my hanging on is prolonging his suffering. Your post was like a confirmation to me that it is okay. We have to let go when it is time, it is time. Death is not bad it is the loss of a friend that is. Part of being a friend is letting go when it is time. it isn't just the chicken it is a new page in life and saying bye to the past. I have an Ayam Cemani flock that cheers me up all the time. I never thought I would love chickens so much. They are awesome creatures. So sorry for your loss. I cry with you, Thank you for your channel.😢💙

[@Skookman]

On an up note. My first mama hen started hatching her clutch yesterday. 3 yesterday and so far 3 more today! All Buff Orpingtons. ❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yay!!!

[@hummingwind8869]

Don’t kick yourself Dalia. We have our intuition and we have our heart that just wants to help those under our care. She had a great life and a peaceful ending. Your heart is huge and good.💕

[@carrie8994]

I just have to say that you are such an inspiration to me! Both in how you raise your flock and how to remind us that we don't have to do everything perfect, with our hens and with ourselves! Our flaws keep us humble enough to realize we can keep growing and that we SHOULD keep striving to do and be better! You are a wonderful person and thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! Both the many moments of wonder and those of loss that come between.

[@marklese984]

I feel for you...I lost my flocks roosters in December he was just two years old I'm not sure what was wrong with him...treated him for respiratory...and then it seemed like gapeworm...so I gave fabendazol...and like a day later he did that too...comb stood up he was running, eating , mating...then he went down again ...until one morning I came to the inevitable ...until his last breath he watched over hia hens ..his favorite mourned for two months...I still cry

[@formerlyferalfelines9027]

Dear Dahlia. I’m sorry losing a friend is difficult. Most chickens don’t last 1 year but you took such good care of Jessica that she lasted 10 years. You gave Jessica a few beautiful last moments and then peace and dignity at the end. But most importantly, you are blessed with the responsibility to look after animals and when that responsibility ends, you continue to carry the blessing. 🙏💜

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Very sorry for your of beautiful Jessica ❤😢😢😢 She knows she was truly loved!💔💔💔❤️🐓

[@sherrymartindale8582]

You are amazing. You are compassionate. There’s not enough of you in this world. I have cried many many tears over my chickens over the last 12 years. Wondering if I made the right decision, fighting the urge to keep my chickens and not give up. The struggles are real with keeping any animal but we always do our best💝

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ladered64]

I get you for crying and heart broken over losing Jessica. I lost my Betty Boop [ a silver laced polish ] a few months back. They become part of the family. All that's left is an empty hole. Thank you for sharing your story and all the great information you have passed along on your channel.

[@abirdyp77]

I just wanted to thank you for your brutal honesty and for being so real. My chickens are my pets. I love each of them dearly. I lost one of my beautiful girls on Sunday evening. Her name was Ms Edna Jean. Edna layed some dreaded lash eggs a few months back, and I did all I could to treat her for infection. I thought she was improving- even seemed to have possibly beat the infection. But, I found she had passed away quietly on Sunday. I just really needed to hear the part in your video about forgiving ourselves... Anyhow, I am so so sorry about Ms Jessica. She had the best life in Chickenlandia, no doubt. May she hunt and peck in the Happy Hunting Grounds in the Sky!❤