The ONE Chicken We Can't Lose

She was our favorite…
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[@oliviadavis3638]

It is not your fault! Amber lived a very long and happy life, and she totally knew how much you loved her! As a chicken owner myself, I know exactly how easily it can be to accidentally lose a bird, so the fact that she survived to this old of an age speaks highly of your care for her and all your animals. I don’t think it’s anything you did that she got too cold or anything, I think she lived such a long life and her time had come. You did the best you could to make her comfortable and she got to pass peacefully. She’s in heaven now ❤️

[@Duckiee64]

Such a beautiful speech of ❤

[@F95GHomestead]

but she died of neglect.. them not giving her shelter to stay warm. they knew that weather would kill her and they let it happen

[@Duckiee64]

@@F95GHomestead She did not die of Weather she died of old age. And she had plenty of Shelter.She had a Chicken shed and they moved her to a brooder with a heat lamp.She was fine,but she was not neglected,they gave her a warm place to stay and I mean,what else are you supposed to do with a chicken dying of old age?

[@alisharenata]

Eat it?

[@alisharenata]

Okay okay maybe not the best idea.

[@limeycheesehead97]

So...now I'm crying. So sorry for your loss, but Amber was very lucky to have such a loving family.

[@BlueRoseWolfie]

I recently lost my second oldest, black cat. This past december. He showed no signs of poor health, he was 15 but he was still appearing like his healthy age. He greeted me when I came home from work, I pet him, I went up to my room for bed he snuggled with my roommate. Then in the morning he was gone. We had him all 15 years. It still is devastating and we're still grieving.

[@joannekucks4343]

Very touching. The Chick-fil-a ad came on at the the beginning of the video, ironic. It’s lovely seeing how your family deals so lovingly with the death of your animals. May you all be bathed in love and light. 🥰❤️🙏🏼

[@Theibfarmer]

I’m sorry for your loss of your chicken, it’s always hard to lose an animal that you love and cherish.

[@Tanks4lief]

I had a hen who turned 14, her name was void and she passed away last year, I never could’ve imagine a chicken could live so long when healthy, I loved her, best hen I’ve had, she had such personality. But they don’t live forever, that’s the thing about most animals, we won’t have them forever, and birds in general are experts at hiding that they’re sick, that by the time you notice that they’re sick, they’re too far gone.

[@CrustaionsKing]

I’m so sorry rip sure it lived a good life

[@piratekit3941]

This cold was brutal on chickens, my coworker lost her whole flock during that -20 weather we had. An old gal like Amber wasn't going to make it through that weather. At least she passed in a nice warm place in peace.

[@audreeprovard4328]

I just lost a family dog of 14 years this week, so I am grieving with you now.

[@jamesking1033]

My favorite chicken died last summer at the age of 10, but not from her age, but rather a wild animal got to her unfortunately. I was so sad, she would still lay an egg here and there, and apparently decided she wanted to hatch out chicks, and was hiding in a shrub pile with a small stack of her eggs when she was taken. We miss her still. So sorry for your loss.

[@Kiran-SSM]

10 but still Layings Eggs is not at all a easy thing May you took Great responsibility of Taking care Her

[@agnieszkaszczepanska6071]

My 19 year old dog will go tomorrow over the rainbow. I know it's time but it breaks my heart. The vet is coming to our home at 9 am. It is hard to think about anything else. I needed this video today so much! "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" was just for me! Thank you! RIP Amber! God bless your beautiful family!

[@doesjkav.5468]

my preemptive condolences for the loss of your beautiful dog. The words that always help me: it's great that something like that can make me so sad, that means it meant and means so much.♥

[@Emu_Playz]

That's sad 😢

[@nikkireigns]

❤

[@joannbillings2799]

🙏🏼🐾 🙏🏼

[@pamskyland4444]

May GOD bless u and comfort u in this time. I hope u find it in ur heart to love again. Dogs bring so much to our lives. They can never b replaced and the pain is great. Life is just not the same without a true best friend. A dog. 🐾❤️🐾

[@vincentvandebaan5353]

I'm sorry for your loss. We have 4 chickens. 2 of them are 6 years old now and 1 of them called Haan ( rooster in Dutch) is also very nice and friendly. I'll hope she stick with us for a long time.. Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless you all. Greets Vincent (Netherlands)

[@Berley_1234]

i really respect farmers that treat chickens with love and respect... they are such amazing creatures and i've learned so much by raising them... and many farmers just throw them around and treat them lke a piece of furniture. they deserve better....thanks again. and brrr too cold where u are !!

[@barbfrank917]

Your children all show their compassion for their sweet Amber, thank you mom and dad for showing them that ❤ ♥ ❤ love all the pictures ❤

[@karendavis8764]

Each animal on your farm is clearly loved and cared for well. They are blessed to be in your care.

[@kloet02]

Cutee🥰🥰 I’m sorry for your loss, I was really upset when I lost 3 roosters and 2 chicks. I was crying when I was watching this, God will look after amber and she’s always looking down on you guys knowing she had a really good family.

[@lisadavila1328]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It really hurts to lose one of your beloved animals, but you guys gave her the best life she could have ever had. I'm sure she could feel the love from all of y'all! 😢

[@cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672]

Sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose an animal that truly becomes a best friend or part of the family. 😢🐔

[@LiathLaVerneHawke]

I find that when a chicken stops moving and doing a lot (even having their head down low), they are sick and probably need some meds, love, and attention. I always keep my sick chickens close just in case they do pass but I also try to do what I can to get them better. I've had it happen several times. Recently lost my beloved Road Island Red just a month ago who was one of my first hens. I sat with her for an hour when it become clear she was dieing and petted her head. I completly understand how you feel when loosing a chicken and sorry for your loss.

[@cherylbesel7210]

I'm crying for your loss of Amber. She was a beautiful girl In all ways. Thank you for your hearts full of love for your animals.

[@candicerunyon2762]

My condolences. . . the fact that she was living fairly normally only a few days before to me indicates that she was not sick, just elderly. And she had just reached the end of her days. We all hate it when you loose a beloved pet.We just lost one of our dog's whom we had rescued as a sickly, 5 or 6 week old pup. He became my husband's best buddy for almost 15 years. He lived a life most dog's never could, as he went every where and did everything with us. We miss him terribly, but are happy we got to have him in our lives for a full dog's life. What memories you have with Amber and what a sweetheart she was!

[@KaiAma1013]

Sorry for the loss of Amber💔 8 Years old is amazing though for a Hen and you gave her a great life! Much Love ❤

[@kerithoma1955]

So sorry that you guys lost your chicken. She’s absolutely gorgeous.

[@mchudd]

I appreciate the pictures you put at the end of videos like this! I think you’ve got a great balance of caring for & respecting your animals, but also remembering they are animals. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Hope you’re enjoying Rainbow Bridge, Amber. ❤

[@debbiewhite3601]

Im so sorry for your loss. But what a Beautiful Tribute to Amber ❤️🐔❤️ Thank You for Sharing your lives, both the good as well as the sad. "...smile because it happened." 🌀❤️🌀

[@amo2641]

It is always hard when you lose a beloved companion. We lost our favorite hen, a super friendly Speckled Sussex named Sophie, this past year and for a long time I struggled to go into the coop. (I was the one that found her.) My son was devastated (he was 100% her kiddo) so I grew a special little garden with flowers and herbs in her memory for the wildlife to enjoy and that helped. (I started gardening many years ago to help me with the grief of losing a child, and chickens became a natural extension of gardening.) Sophie’s garden will be quite a bit bigger this year, and I cannot wait to see it grow.

[@eileenjurek6898]

I'm sorry for your loss. When you found her, it looked like she did not have long. She was a beautiful bird that had a wonderful life. ❤

[@lyndoncarver4922]

This video hit hard. We lost our first ever poultry pet, Penelope our Silkie chicken, this year. We were on a mini vacation and our farm sitter let us know she had passed away in the coop. Amber will be missed by many!

[@crystalgoodall9164]

Sorry for the loss!!! Made me cry.

[@thebirdmaster7]

I have a chicken that's ten years old, and she was able to make it through our freezing temperatures which was not as bad as yours but it was still pretty cold. she may be healthy and happy now but still six months ago she was really thin like amber, I ended up putting her in my brooder with some chicks so she won't get bothered by the other chickens, and then the next day she decided to adopt the chicks and slowly she started to gain back weight and now she's my electricity free heat lamp. I think having her see chicks with so much energy inspired her to be very active again and want to try to live so she can raise the chicks right now she's returning the favor by inspiring a rooster who's lost his only friend to raccoon and got really badly injured himself. she my first chicken and spark will be my chicken i will never forget

[@coleperez3612]

My first chickens name is also amber she's the best lady. She's an amberlink. 8 years is a long time for a chicken and she was a very happy girl. She went peacefully knowing she was loved. You did everything you could to get her through both health scares but you can only do so much. I'm so sorry that she's gone.

[@12arjaYajra10]

I can't help but cried, Amber is OG She's one of your farm animal I remember together with Johnny cash and green lantern sinnce I subscribed on your channel many years ago.

[@MadelineCarlton-wg8xf]

I completely understand and offer my sincerest condolences on Amber. I lost my oldest chicken, Speedy, this past year as well. I had gotten her also back in 2016 as a chick when I was just starting to get in to raising chickens. Man, Speedy survived many below 0 nights, animal attacks, and sick flock mates. In the summer of 2023, my family and I could tell she was fading fast, so one morning we set her in the shade of a couple trees near the coup as we cleaned it so that she could get some fresh air. During that time, she passed away. I am so thankful that God allowed her to live so long and to die soaking in the view of the yard that she had for so many years explored. R.I.P. Speedy ❤

[@HorseGirls.]

I am so sorry for your lost.❤

[@vagot]

Thank you for sharing this moment. I feel you.

[@DragunzGirl]

Im so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel on losing a very loved pet. I lost my Annabelle near the end of last year. A Hawk came into the chicken run and got her. She was 4 years old. I know not as old as your girl but still she was the first chicken I hatched that started my chicken journey. She as also a ameraucana and was sweet and loved.

[@susanh3313]

That was a beautiful way to say goodbye to the animals you lost. Very heartfelt. Losing animals you love is hard. ❤❤❤😪

[@r4g3r47]

It really is honestly , I used to have a chick that was barely 4 months old , and it just got sick and depressed I think and passed away , he/she was the tamest chick I had then , I have experienced 16 chick deaths , so after that I pretty much got used to it , but yeah not easy at app

[@leonaengelcke2121]

She lived her best chicken life. What a fortunate girl. Even though it is sad, it's an amazing story. Thanks for sharing her with us.

[@brianraidt1801]

Well you did it, you put a lump in my throat about the loss of Amber the chicken. I never think twice about eating chicken but I feel so sad for the loss of this bird. But then I think of every pet I've ever lost, including chickens, and I remember that it is a sad thing. We wouldn't have pets in our lives if there was no love or affection for them.

[@nikiisalucyfan]

SWEET LITTLE AMBER.. Very Sorry for Your Loss❤🐔

[@lfurches]

Goodbye Amber. I love that you quoted Dr. Seuss. I cried anyway. Thank you for being such a loving family. You love so much that even your animals get ceremonies. I love this, your children are learning an invaluable lesson about life and loving. Hugs

[@annetteacciaio8111]

This was a Beautiful tribute to Amber. Bye Bye Sweetie. ❤

[@MyBirdsPeckMe]

I had a rooster that past away a few days a go so I know what it feels like to lose a chicken you love 🐓💔😭

[@susanna9228]

I’m so sorry for your loss, but what a great life Amber had having you all as her family ❤️

[@krissyngcongo341]

I’m so sorry about Amber! This last week we went through -40 degree temps with wind chill for 5 days straight. I was so worried about our hens, ducks, geese and quails but they all made it. We had some of our buckets freeze like that black one. I think it’s because the ice expands so much and make it do that. It broke some of our 5 gallon buckets.

[@jayneward6649]

So sorry for your loss 😢😢 I to lost my chickens when they were 8 years old & mine are buried in my garden amongst the shrubs, near to where their coop was, I encorparated some of the wood from the coop to made a potting shed 😥😥😥

[@greenwayacres1990]

Here is something I once saw that helped to move large ostriches. If you take a tube sock and cut the toe off you can use it as a blindfold that stays on a bit easier and frees up both your hands. How to put it on is you put the sock over your hand then grab their beak and quickly slip it on.

[@IAmAdrienneMichelle]

RIP Amber! I hope we all get lucky enough to have animals like you ❤

[@jacqulinejackson4822]

Ty👍😢😢😢😢😢such lovely hearts. in this nursing home is nite mare, to see this kind of love 👍😊💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@selmonofficial]

Tragedy do happen at the farmstead,, when the nature calls we cannot do anything. Sorry for your loss Jake and family 😢😢😢

[@HomeartisianNYC]

I never though i would cry for a chicken and its not even mine ! RIP Amber

[@jeanleteff1221]

I am sad for y'all's loss, I feel you hurt. She had a grand life and had plenty of love from y'all. Your children are growing like little weeds. 😊❤

[@KasumiRose77]

It's pretty hard to loose a favorite pet. It hits me hard when she's got your name.

[@jackrose7977]

Sweet video. We recently lost our favorite silkie rooster named Scout, and he was taken by a predator and I know what you mean about being almost easier if they die from age or natural causes. Very sad for the loss of your chicken.

[@Briannamerson]

I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s really hard to lose an animal that you loved!

[@JustMe-dd5ou]

At least she passed warm and not in the freezing cold. She was clearly very old. Teaching the kids about loss is very important.

[@bitsycook91]

Hi, Ya’ll. I’m so sorry for your loss of Amber. Prayers for comfort and peace with your loss. This is always a time and a season our lives that are sad and happy banner is now running around in Heaven her chicken and duck friends. May you and all your other animals safe and warm. God Bless you all! In Christ’s Love, Bitsy

[@Cristelle_in_ze_forest]

I cried with you, I am so sorry for your loss you gave her an amazing life, love and care damn, who cut onions in here?? I hope that the rest of winter will spare your flock

[@Ilovebensonboone]

we will miss you amber love you rest in peace. hope your family doing well

[@sabrefox8872]

Sorry for your losses gonna miss them all specially Amber

[@MaltyWalty]

When they get to that age you just gotta be ready for it to happen. When my 10 yr old rabbit passed early 2023 it hurt but I knew it was coming one of his back legs just gave up on him a couple weeks before he went so we was back to hopping around just like he was when I got him. 😔RIP

[@thebigsquid_7271]

Im sorry for your loss, but Amber lived a long peacful and happy life, she is now in eternal peace, RIP AMBER🙏

[@kar702]

Why don’t you get some rolls of that white fluffy stuff agra bond or some kind of freezer cloth. It’s actually for gardens It saves the gardens from freezing weather. Certainly you could wrap it around some of your coops. I’m surprised any of your chickens have their waddels combs or toes left

[@marykaystreasures]

Sorry for your loss I almost lost one of my young hen's I was able to warm her up she was molting in December and before she joined the other hen's I put a chicken saddle on her Your son was so smart to cover the Emu's head ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗝️

[@chickensandcompany]

That's a good long life for a chicken. I know you mentioned you've battled parasites I saw around 16 minutes that one of your birds has bad scaly leg mites. I'm battling this myself also. Best of luck

[@snowflake4339]

Oh the ending made me cry, rest in peace Amber 🥺❤

[@TootyBooty-f6p]

I'm so sorry for your loss she was a great hen with a great life! Also on a side note have you guys ever considered getting a great pyrenees for live stock guarding? They are great

[@FastNCurious88]

You gave Amber her best life. She’s with the Heavenly Rooster now ❤

[@bletabirds9035]

I can feel it. I had a chicken which i got when i was 14. She just left me a year ago after 7 years. I cried like a child when she died even I am not a child now but i cant control myself.

[@josselynramirez5818]

I I’m so sorry for your lost😢

[@jennifermiller5774]

Sorry about Amber, she was well cared for. My 12 year old chicken passed away this past Thanksgiving, she quit eating and just slept most of the time.

[@gaylemarcus7413]

I’m so sorry about Amber 😢. Our oldest is 6 years old now. Shes been a trooper this far🙏🙏

[@kitthefox8428]

I’m sorry for your loss amber was an amazing chicken and now she can look down on your farm from somewhere safe

[@MegaWolfman76]

You should try putting hay bales around the outer perimeter of the coup to block the cold air next time and it leaves the bottom of the coup open at the bottom still

[@ahlyiarichardson]

You should get full doors on the outside of the stalls that you can completely close when it’s super cold and open just the top half when it’s warm

[@gardenofgeni]

RIP Amber! In tears

[@maureenbeckstead6407]

A poignant reminder that life on the farm is not only hard work, but can be sad at times too. You are such an amazing family. I hope your temps improve soon and the animals all fare well. ❤

[@jacobstarling8406]

She was a good chicken sorry for your loss😢❤ Za

[@SD-cz8og]

Sweet little Amber 😢 she was a great hen ❤️

[@albrightfs]

So deeply sorry for your loss of Amber. She was beautiful and your family gave her an amazing life. Emus are so strange. We got ours a couple years ago as chicks after watching your videos. We've learned since that the females matcher much faster than the males (our female almost killed our male and we had to separate). And with our below zero temps this year our female refused to come inside the barn and instead lay down in a corner of the fence line. We had to physically move her to the barn so she did not freeze to death. I don't know if their stupid, stubborn or a combo of both.. But I will say they are amazing birds very affectionate towards people ... I wouldn't change having them on the farm. I love them..

[@FluffyPuppyKasey]

This is just me but as a fellow video editor I feel like a little drop shadow on the vertical clips would help separate it from the background. Usually I'll do that along with reducing the opacity of the blurred background by 50%

[@JustACarnotaurus]

I also have a chicken named amber,and I believe she is the same species,anyways I’m sorry for your loss

[@littlenewthings2662]

I can only say, Amber lived a truly full life. Deepest Condolences.

[@shabbirsha3022]

God bless u …and ur family…u guys r doing a such a great job to keep ur birds and animals safe…

[@pamelabennett6435]

Oh, my heart is broken for y'all. 😢

[@LMFAO-003]

I fell soooo bad. My baby chick chick died from a fox and i never saw her again and never said goodbye. Atleast amber had a long happy life.

[@deborahbond932]

Speckled Sussex. I want to add them to my small flock because I think they are beautiful and they are very friendly. They will follow you around like puppies. Plus, I am going to be hatching chickens for my three daughters and one of my three sons. Hopefully!! Also thank you for the opportunity and all the great content. God bless you and yours.

[@SaraAson]

Losing any pet is never easy but Amber lived a long life for a chicken. 8 whole years you had her and she had a great life, sometimes old age just means it's your time.

[@m7medkareem982]

Kinda fascinating how the winter never came here in southern Iraq yet it is frozen on the other side of the world. Stay warm everyone

[@adrienne9757]

Aww... 😢 im so sorry to hear

[@christinasargent5772]

A beautiful goodbye rest in peace sweet girl thank you❤

[@JusteneFerris]

RIP Amber love you 💕

[@suemcculley7073]

Hard to lose the special ones❤ hope for closer and a new season to embrace maybe spring 🌱 ( It is out there somewhere)

[@Deadcntr]

I'm sorry for your loss. I have a favorite chicken also. It's good that we get to share the time we have with them. But the reason that I don't have a dog is that I don't want to lose another.

[@Habibisalaam]

Sorry for your loss ❤

[@GarbanzoBeansFan]

hot weather > cold weather

[@mingkee27]

The weather has been brutal. Amber has had good living until the last minute.

[@jeneewinegard6808]

So sorry for your loss. Amber was such an amazing chicken

[@cheriekarley2479]

It doesn’t get that cold where the emus come from in Australia 🇦🇺 I’m surprised they’re laying at all.

[@Savannah-.-980]

I have been a chicken owner for a year and before the coop was predator proof I had favorite chickens and I’ve learned not to have favorite chickens if u know they won’t be able to live long but low I have one favorite cause our coop is fort lnox

[@flibbertygibbette]

I'm so sorry to hear about Amber, it's always awful to lose a family member, whether human or non-human. I'm guessing the reason the bowl domed out on the bottom (around 15:00) is probably because it froze solid. It would freeze on top first, and then as it froze further, the ice wouldn't have anywhere to expand except down, and so the bottom would flex out to accommodate it.