It Was Our Mistake...

We made a big mistake and as a result we lose two of our new chickens.
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[@WeeLee64]

Oh the rocks!!! The bane of our existence in the Ozarks! We moved out here last February, and after seeing how others were struggling with the rocks, I elected to do no dig/no till. Worked out beautifully for us...the garden was amazing, and we had a good use for all of our moving boxes.

[@bethhubbs9937]

If I could give this comment 10 likes, I would. I agree that no-till/no-dig/deep-compost bedding systems/raised beds are the way to go in many/most situations! Cardboard sheet mulching is so great. I wish you well in your gardening/growing endeavors!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Have you guys considered a livestock gaurdian dog? Ours are priceless. We never close the coop, but each farm is so different in so many ways.

[@JamesCouch777]

Livestock guardian dogs are wonderful, we have always had them but even with them, they can't be everywhere all the time and we have still lost chickens.

[@gafairbanks2434]

Time to get a peacock, male, they'll let you know when there's unwanted guests ! They can even kill opossums! I was shocked.!

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

I read somewhere that an old-timer said, "If you have livestock, sooner or later you're gonna have deadstock." We all try our best, but sometimes things just happen. We've lost a couple chickens to raccoons this year, too. We didn't leave the door open, but it turns out raccoons can make a small hole in the wire into a big hole real fast LOL. Checking the wire on the coop and mending any gaps is just part of my daily routine now. As you said, predators WILL figure out there's free food there, and they'll keep trying to get some. It's only natural.

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

I bet predators just go by nightly, seeing if they can get inside chicken coops/enclosures. The temptation has to be strong. I bet if a camera was set up to monitor all around a chicken coop/enclosure all night, that people would see multiple predators coming by, sniffing around, trying to find a way in.

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

@@suzannefronzaglio2427 I'm sure you're right! We've been talking about getting a trail cam or two just to see what's wandering around out there. I've also heard of motion-detectors that trigger a BRIGHT light to scare away predators, but I don't know how well that really works. My wife recently read about hanging rags soaked in ammonia outside around a coop or hutch to deter predators... I don't know how well that really works either. I think the ammonia would evaporate in a day or two and you'd have to keep re-soaking them. At the end of the day I think you just have to keep the fencing/coop strong and secure.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

In the south that's called a root rake. We use it when we clear new ground to get the roots and weeds out.

[@judithgillis267]

I agree that is a root rake.

[@whoisjohngalt5258]

Up in the North East it's called a York Rake

[@angelahardman4188]

Here in Missouri, we call it a rock rake. We have rocks! 😲

[@dirtriders3615]

Danny hello gtsy

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

One thing that's evident it has a lot of uses for many different things.

[@ashleylovepace1941]

8 years ago we had 12 chickens. My mom was diagnosed with cancer and died 4 months later. The day my mom died, I had spent the day with her at hospice and I forgot to shut the coop door. I woke up to all 12 having been killed. That was a sucker punch right after losing my mom, but I definitely forgave myself because I knew I had my priorities right and was doing the best I could. We can't always do all we want to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@kimberli2391]

Sorry you lost your Mom. It seems bad things come in twos or threes.

[@heatherroush7306]

Sorry about your Mom, loss is so hard 😢 lost my brother and my grandma this last year....all we can do is the best we can!

[@geraldgammel1569]

We lost 2 layers to a fox last year. I forgot to close the coop door at dark. A couple hours after dark I remembered but it was too late. We installed an Omlet battery operated automatic door on the coop and built a chicken run connected to the coop. If I forget to lock the run door (and I have) the chickens are still protected in the coop. The auto door is pricey ($200+) but worth every penny.

[@teresahoward8499]

I LOVED my Omelet automatic chicken door opener! I only had four chicks in my small backyard flock in town, but that door saved them from neighboring nosey cats as well.

[@tipofthemitt1092]

We had company and all of us went to bed “HELLO” and left both barn and chicken coop door open I woke at 5 am and jumped out bed thank goodness all was well!

[@41008ccky]

We forgot one time and a neighbors dog got 9 of our laying hens. Big loss. Things happen guys! God Bless you guys!

[@billthomas7933]

Guys I love channel I'm sorry for your loss. I have lost birds also and racoons are a real problem here in Texas what i have done is install automatic doors on my 3 coops. Another nice thing about the auto doors are not having to get outside at o dark thirty to open the doors.I put a solar charger for a deer feeder and a deer feeder battery on them I have them programed for time instead of light and just reset times as needed.keep up the great videos and God Bless Your family. From Texas remember folks Beans, bullets and band aids.

[@gotdangedcommiesitellyahwa6298]

Yeah, they're a real issue for sure. Same with opposums and coyotes, but 'coons are crafty little devils. Love the idea for an automatic door. Thanks for sharing that!

[@kulickfamilyfarm4333]

We so deeply appreciate you telling all of the truths of your homestead! I’m sorry for your loss. Everyone makes mistakes. We appreciate you putting yourself in a vulnerable position to share this with us. Sending hugs and hope you are able to find some time for rest soon. Spring can be an overwhelming time! ❤️

[@DrofJustice]

So sorry for your loss. I’ll bet that raccoon had be waiting a long time for the opportunity. Bless you both for caring for all your animals so well. ❤️

[@animallover4ever229]

We are not perfect, things like this happen. Predator's will try to get in, they wait for things like this to happen. I am sorry this happened. We have to do our best & sometimes we fail.

[@kellypetersen8204]

We are all human. Love your content!

[@SimplyStacyL]

I’m so sorry you lost 2 of the chickens, so heartbreaking! We’re only human - mistakes happen. ❤️

[@GinaPp]

Couple of weeks ago, our shocking fence got unplugged somehow, and the coop door was open. We didn't check after the kids did their farm chores. At 5 am family of foxes came in and took our 13 chickens! We were so devastated. I know the pain!

[@k.p.1139]

I forgot is always on my list. Yesterday, we knew there were heavy rains coming. We had been hearing about it for a few days. I had 5 tomato plants that were trellised but, needed a new row. I saw them yesterday morning, made a mental note that got stashed with all of the others. And, then it hit. Yes we had rain, but, we also had 20+ MPH winds for probably an hour or more. My plants are laying over. I haven't been able to get out there ,yet to check on them and fix them, because the storms continued though 3 this morning. It's my fault. I knew better! See something, fix it right then and move on.

[@ttshkp]

Coons will ruin gardens too! My Grandmother and I used to sit up with a flashlight and shoot coons! Sitting there in the dark and then turn on the light and shoot the glowing eyes! Great fun!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Accidents happen. We are also moving from one property to another, and it is very hard to try to keep everyone safe at both places. We had a bobcat get in with our chickens and kill all but one of them. It was devastating, but we had to pick up and move forward. Just like you, we immediately moved the surviving hen to the place we live. Show yourself some grace. This is an extremely busy time of year and this year it feels more important than ever to provide our own food. May God bless and protect you and your families. May your gardens be fruitful, and your stock be safe and sound.

[@lyn2769]

Wow. That is sad. Glad it wasn't worse. Love your videos. Your tomato plants in the greenhouse look amazing.

[@jenboyles5381]

All guys I'm so sorry this happened. I feel those roosters did their job. Thanks for your honesty.

[@realtired220]

Like my Dad used to tell us as kids, “get all the rocks picked real good this year, then next year there won’t be any “ 😂 we’re behind in Indiana too.

[@deannacarpenter9422]

In Missouri the rocks grow back! Or it seems like it

[@lynnschantz9185]

Every time a tractor goes into the field with either a plow (moldboard or chisel) or any implement rocks will be brought to the surface.

[@TheInquisitiveFarmwife]

Oh noooo……. I am so sorry this happened. We are hardest on ourselves. I’m so happy you didn’t loose the entire flock!

[@donaldmiller8629]

Goooooooood Morning Kevin & Sarah , What you could use now is a rock crusher so that you can put the rock dust back into your garden. No need then to buy mineral suppliments for your garden.

[@wordvendor1]

My property in Urbana is nothing but rock. My neighbor plowed and tilled it for me years ago and I'm still finding rocks. Your garden space is so beautiful! I'm glad you remembered the rock rake though!

[@FarawayPrepper]

Keep learning. Keep prepping. Keep improving. Take care everyone

[@sherry2836]

I've been string trellising my indeterminate tomatoes for years by just winding the twine around the single stem as the plant grows; no clips are necessary. Sometimes a second stem will appear (not a sucker) and I may choose to string that one on a separate string. Sorry you had to lose those chooks but with all those roosters around, those poor hens will soon be praying for another raccoon visit!

[@dogslobbergardens6606]

We've been using strips of cotton bedsheets the same way. I don't like the idea of spending money on plastic doo-dads for the garden, because I know darn well some of them will get scattered around and end up in the soil forever. If cotton or twine gets scattered it will just rot away.

[@tammyfritschie1697]

Twine or bed sheets. Wonderful idea, thank you so much for that. It is brilliant. I will start using those old bed sheets I had been saving. I wondered what I would do with them. Now I know the best use.

[@tammymarple5347]

Good morning 🙏😊. It’s so exciting to see you getting your garden ready for the farm! It will be wonderful to see the plants as they grow and then comes the harvest!! 😊. Predators are one of my biggest concerns. So far we’ve been ok but I know how things get busy and sometimes something gets left out. I was out at midnight one night closing up my chickens because I forgot. Fortunately I remembered before the raccoons or fox found them. Have a blessed week and thank j you again for a great video! Love you guys! Tammy M

[@jamjar5716]

You two are the most careful and conscientious folks on youtube. But these things will happen. Don't kick yourselves too hard. I have to say though, what brave roosters protecting their flock!😊

[@daniellemariekoning6704]

This happened to me last year. They got 5 of my chickens and I was so upset that I gave the rest away to a friend. This year I wanted to try again but I have been obsessed with making an enclosed pen for their safety. So far so good!

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Things are all coming together at the farm. Thanks for sharing everything ❤️

[@roostershooter76]

Your garden will turn out fine. Here in Kentucky, I don't get my garden in until Memorial Day. A lot of people put theirs in before me, but I'm never fighting temp or pest issues.

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 So glad you had an alternative place to put those chicken so they couldn't be traumatized by that racoon comin around again! What a cool tool that rock rake is, what a difference it made 😁. Looking forward to seeing your new garden area grow and Thrive!

[@earleenthomas2572]

Mistakes happen in every walk of life. Lesson learned and sharing it with us eases the drive to perfection for all of us. All will be well.

[@mindyrussell9464]

A coyote got a couple of my hens in broad daylight. I was cleaning the pool and heard them fussing, I looked over and there he was. I grabbed my pew pew and ran around chicken shed to try and get him. I missed unfortunately. They’re fast. We had game cameras out so we knew they were coming around and not raccoons.

[@malanaweese3860]

We tilled up a new garden area in south central MO this year as well and have spent hours picking rocks (as well as shards of glass and pottery). A rock rake would have come in so handy. Although we most likely would have missed the 1902 indian head penny and the arrowhead we found. 😉 Glad that you had the equipment on hand to save you those hours of work.

[@juliebarnett9812]

I love the way you share even the not-so-great stuff, too. Sorry to hear about your chickens.

[@MelissaM83]

Please don't be too hard on yourselves ok.....IT HAPPENS! and we all know it does!! You folks are so incredibly amazing to all the life on your homestead! And we see that.💙. Mistakes happen to us ALL! Ty for being so honest and real with us, it's really cool to have real life folks being real with you ya know....it's just so relatable and I thank you for that. Ty for always doing your best!

[@b52tricopter]

Homesteading /farming ain't easy. There will always be losses.

[@CJ-rb7li]

Our neighbor had problems with raccoon and put a yellow bug light and an am radio with people talking and never had another problem!

[@FarmFreshIB]

When I have a loss like that, I use the dead chickens as bait for a box trap. Usually the predator will want to eat his latest kill and we usually catch him/her.

[@cyndiburns7932]

It is truly a real lot of work to keep a homestead! Thank you for sharing all of your successes and losses.

[@bethanyfields4706]

They DID THEIR JOB! I hate it so much that you lost those chickens, but as soon as you said WHICH ones you lost, I was thankful. They put up enough of a fight that nothing else perished. Thank You, Lord, for protecting all the others. Be blessed. 🧡Rogersville, Tennessee

[@sanctifiedbytruth6048]

I just love you guys! Thank you for your honesty. Blessings on your new garden, greenhouse tomatoes, and new chicken home.

[@joannak4640]

Sorry to hear about the chickens. Like you said, at least it was roosters and not the whole flock! Gosh, I cannot wait to see you planting in the garden ❤️ I had forgotten it was Saturday and was so happy when your notification popped up 😁 God bless

[@maryloomis8075]

Hey, my son in law had to run out in the snow in nothing but his underwear (shorts, no shoes) with his gun, when they forgot the same thing, and heard the chickens squawking in the middle of the night. The opossum took three shots and still got away. It was rather amusing, but unfortunately my daughter lost her favorite layer hen. You do the best you can and it sounds like you were too worn our to remember, but we are glad you share even these moments so others understand everything homesteading involves. Thanks much!

[@katem3941]

Don't be too hard on yourselves. It happens. About a week ago I left the coop door open, just 1 night!, and just like Kevin I woke up at 5am with that dreaded realization that I had forgotten. Sure enough my broody hen was seriously injured and about 8 of her 14 day old eggs had been eaten. The good news is, she hatched 1 yesterday and today I bought 4 chicks at TSC and she took them! So now she has a little family :-)

[@valeriebennett1011]

Since I started raising chickens several years ago it's happened to me twice. Lost a few the first time to raccoons and over the next couple of weeks my son and his friend got rid of 3 for me. I was fortunate enough the second time and didn't lose any. It happens to just about everyone at some point and time. None of us are perfect here. I'm putting in my first garden in over 20 years. I'm running a bit behind on planting also. Already killed my cucumber plants lol. Y'all are going to be fine. Stuff is going to happen. Don't stress over it. Just remember He's got you covered in all things and all ways.

[@scotthonaker9875]

We got our starts from you this year and they are doing great my wife has had trouble growing in the but she is enjoying it this year thank you for helping her getting her confidence back and sorry to hear about your chickens we lost 8 to raccoons this year

[@darsmith3448]

Ohhhh, our learning, our education, always come at a price! Yep! This teaches me that most probably every night, the predators stroll by, just to see... My racoon and opossum used to enjoy the eggs! Take care and thank you for sharing!!!

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

Excited to see the new garden space come to life! ❤️

[@lyndajones4061]

Pantera on Appalachia homestead just showed how to harvest those tomato suckered and get more tomato plants, thus doubling the plants for free. Wow, what a great way to save money!

[@joycemaurer3588]

Thank you for sharing the good and the bad with us! With them being moved to the farm, isn't that the last of the animals on the old homestead? Getting closer to the big move!

[@kelicowilliams6339]

Hi Kevin and Sarah, just wanted to mention that at the start of this video, Sarah's tee shirt read, "God's grace is enough" even though we make mistakes from time to time - isn't it wonderful to know that His grace is there with us no matter what we go through! You two are so inspirational to an entire community that maybe faceless to you, but your determination and dedication to your chosen lifestyle is simply encouraging! Through all the mountains and the valley God is with you and He is able to keep you no matter what set back might be fall you! Please know what a blessing you are and may God continue to bless and provide for your every need!

[@VeysPlace]

Sarah, you can also transplant the tomato suckers, and have more tomato plants. As for being a bit late on your garden, it is always better late than never. Blessings.

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

@@martymalinowski6352 Correct, the only "non seed" way to plant a hybrid continuously. If you have an indoor grow room. On a good note, with indeterminant varieties, one plant, cut back all winter, will provide you with an endless amount of suckers, without taking up a lot of space. 😊

[@ceepark114]

I recently lost a layer hen to an eagle. Our rooster made it into the coop and safety but not that poor hen. Your new large garden is looking good. Can't wait to see you plant in it.

[@hickoryridgehomestead9177]

We get busy and things happen. I have done the same thing and woke up in a panic in the middle of the night to go check and close the door.

[@caroleeeey]

So glad to see you guys in the garden!

[@janinedunn5462]

Sarah your hair is gorgeous! I am jealous! Please no more dye!

[@helen1962]

Love you two and your farm!

[@LazyKFarmstead]

Good Morning! Hope everyone has a great weekend! 🌸

[@TheMrsMarvel]

I find when we deviate from our routine, we open ourselves up to issues. I spent the day out a few weeks ago, and my mom was visiting with our new chicks, and our dogs ended up getting them. I was beating myself up the entire drive home, but at the end of the day, mistakes will happen. I appreciate you two looking forward to planting and other tasks.

[@tammyvaughn6662]

What a bummer about the roosters! We had a lot of rocks on our property too. We kids had to do the rock picking. Good luck! We jokingly said we should have our neighbors over and call it a rock concert! Brings back memories! Sadly, none of us kids wanted the house after Dad passed away.

[@frankieodom]

Losing animals to predators is so sad. It has happened to us. Now we built a 24x48 five foot tall fenced in yard with netting over it and bought a 8x8 storage building with no floor. So far, two years and no deaths from predators. We don’t even have to close our shed door at night for protection. So far, that is.

[@tinkertoot6361]

I was so sorry to hear this!!! I’ve done that myself. Sometimes we can’t think of everything. 😢

[@camillacroxdale4976]

Our rake came in so handy during hurricane clean up. Save those suckers, put in water until roots start and then pot them up for new tomato plants.

[@fivetopsfarm8061]

I love that rock rake. Wish I could use something like that here in NH, but are rocks are a tad bigger. I just pulled out a 30lb rock with a crowbar and rolling it, to get it out where I'm working with my little tiller. Sorry to hear about the chickens, glad you got them moved down to the new farm.

[@karenshelmidine8432]

We both had chicken alarms on our phones to remind us to shut the door. All of our friends knew what it was. I bought my husband a dusk to dawn chicken door for Christmas a couple of years ago. He says it is the best thing ever.

[@nancyrea3863]

Sarah you looked so sad at the first of this video. Glad to see you smiling at the finish. I use this rake to do all kinds of brush removal. It will be interesting to see you putting in a new garden.

[@SettleinSpain]

I haven’t caught up with you guys for a few weeks because we’ve been so busy, but it’s great to see how the farm is coming along. I’ll be interested to see what you think of the tomato plants using the pruning method as it was your videos that made me realise I didn’t need to. Thanks for sharing x

[@ecobluefarms223]

Thanks for sharing It’s because of you that I actually DID IT I got my first flock of Americana And next week I’m to receive 3 American Bresse chicks I sure hope I get at least 1 hen I should’ve ordered more and I really wanted juvenile hens but couldn’t find them But thank you we all make mistakes I had only 1 day of attitude adjusting my dogs who would be the predators lol But the heavy dog kennel I’ve repurposed seems to be protecting just fine

[@roxyspop]

I, too am sorry for your loss. I’ve made the same mistake only to lose my entire flock to a fox. One thing I did which has helped was to attach a bungee cord to my coop door so it stays closed even if I forget to close and latch it. Maybe this would help in your situation.

[@DonnyLisa1]

Sorry to hear this. Taking care of our animals is challenging, we can do our best and pray.

[@potpourrioflife]

I appreciate your transparency. When we share our experiences, others acquire knowledge. It has been years since we had chickens, yet our biggest challenge was the goat who kept opening their gate. We recently purchased 4 new chicks as that is all our town will allow, while we work on a small garden with various raised beds. I can imagine the heartbreak, and I share your optimism that good things will come from this experience. Love the tomato idea. Be well and allow God to show His wonders.

[@terryhenderson424]

Raccoons are smart, nimble, and exceeding strong for thier size. Wise of you to know, realize, admit, and address the issue related that raccoon's possibility/ probability of returning. And how very fortunate that you have an off-site solution! Between the long day at the parents', the poor night's sleep/ early morning alarm afterward, and the premature moving of the chickens - may you be able to find a couple of hours down time mid-day or a few hours extra for at least one night.

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Wow, homesteading looks so exciting, rewarding and also so much work. I’d love to live like this. Right now it’s not a possibility so I’m making the most of my urban backyard garden. I’ve really enjoyed watching everything grow and documenting the growth in my videos. I Love to film the bunnies and birds in action. I’m learning so much from you and other KZbinrs. I hope we can learn more from each other! Happy growing!

[@irenesgardenandmore]

Sorry about you chickens ! Glad it all worked out with the new place 🌱🥒👍🏼can’t wait to see your new garden thrive !

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Sorry you had to loose some chickens but like you said at least they were roosters. Thanks for the update on the gardens. My goodness I have never seen so many rocks. Glad you were reminded to use the rock rake you already had. Hope the rest of the gardening goes easier. Have a Blessed day.

[@dorothyallen3614]

So sorry for your loss, predator’s are looking for food also. Your garden is going to be very nice, glad you remembered the rock forks. Much love to all humanity

[@cyhomer]

I think we are ALL a bit behind this year…🤨… crazy spring.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looking good around there Kevin and Sarah, sorry for the loss of two chickens , be thankful that's all you lost. Stay safe , Fred.

[@yvonneadams5377]

I feel for you and all the rocks. When we first put in our garden there was so many rock. Driving in our T posts offered another challenge we would hit rocks and have to adjust where we put them. Goodluck. Love your process.

[@kaybusby7507]

Sorry for the loss of the chickens but nature happens. Glad everyone is adjusting. Best of luck with the new garden looks great 👍.

[@sandymiller7014]

Like you said you never want to lose any animal like that. I'm thankful it was only 2 of them. Last year, a cousin lost 35 in 1 night either to raccoons or a weasel (sometimes weasels kill for "fun.")

[@skypilgreen7376]

So sorry that happened. It is never easy dealing with the loss of livestock. We just lost 10 of our laying hens to a neighbors dogs a few weeks back. It was an eye opener for us.

[@janetnubianqueen2237]

Be grateful, nothing worse happened. Just remember lesson learned. Gratitude and Appreciation for sharing your story. ❤️

[@beverlycook8679]

Sorry for your loss. I still think you are perfect. You are the BEST ... Really... ❤️🙂.

[@lynettelewis5688]

I could use a mini size of that rake for my home garden. Blessings on your growing season. The sayings on his t-shirts are so funny 😄.

[@joannmahaffey1068]

Oh My... You do not have to tell me how you know it was a racoon. Soooo sorry. Really like seeing the American Brest chickens in their new situation. Rocks, rocks and more rocks. You will be dealing with them for ever. The ground grows rocks over winter I'm quite sure LOL. Your area is looking good now and I'm guessing you have many plants ready to go in there so You will be fine. Looking forward to following this adventure with you.

[@margueritewarriner3706]

Thanks for sharing your time. It brings joy to my heart seeing you two working so well together. God bless.

[@bearrootshomestead7210]

Raccoon got four from our very first round of meat birds. I set a live trap baited with cat food. He came back the next night. I run a hot wire off my premier one charger around the tractors now. Don’t know if that is an option for your coop or not. Of course you have to remember to turn it on which I don’t always do.

[@DawnRaeB]

I am so sorry about the chickens. I have my very first small flock and am so worried about predators. I love how awesome the tomato plants are looking!

[@beckystone7994]

I’m so happy you moved the chickens and they are safe and adapting to their new home ! I’m Aldi glad y’all already had a rock rake ti remove all those rocks ! It will make your lives much easier ! Good luck planting your garden ! God bless ❤️🙏✝️🙋🏻

[@robin5382]

Been there. Had purchased 2 month old chickens (10) in Sept. of last year and they began laying in Jan-Feb which was great. Went out one morning to find 6 of them out of caged area and dead (decapitated and not eaten). Found raccoons love to kill but didn't eat any. Really bummed. Started over 2 mos. ago with babies. Reenforced pen. So bummed but life happens.

[@nancyfahey7518]

Owls are the predators that only eat the brains.

[@darlenechaney6989]

I had the hardest time focusing on what you said because I was laughing so hard about your hat ( Shara ) flapping up and down . Thank you so much, And best of luck on your new farm

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

Girl. I have done the exact same thing. I’ve lost several hens that way. As much as you do, it’s a wonder you haven’t forgotten before. I hope y’all dispatch that raccoon.

[@dayneholt4149]

Have you tried bar b qued racoon.

[@VickyLynn3]

I love how you guys are so positive! Darn raccoon though…I have 40 planters going right now because of all the inspiration I get from watching you.

[@FastEddy396]

As soon as you started your story I knew exactly where this was going. I'm glad it wasn't any worse. Keep on truckin'!

[@kayelowe4333]

Just life on a farm or raising anything, always predators just waiting for a chance. You both work so hard and I love your videos and your attitude about life, so positive and happy! God bless you and keep you safe and may your farm thrive! ❤️🙏🏻

[@dhansonranch]

I am always surprised more people don't have rock pickers down in those parts. But hey, that rake worked! Good job.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Things happen. Glad you shared with us. Hop you get it planted.

[@Biophile23]

Sorry for your loss ... I have forgotten to lock our chickens up more times than I can count and we've never had a negative outcome. Even when I knew we had raccoons around. Ever since we started having goats and sheep in our run I haven't even seen signs of raccoons. Bummer about the rocks in the garden. The soil looks a bit light too, I would definitely be amending it with some good compost. Wishing you luck on the garden regardless. Mine is all in and mulched. :)