From Mail Order Eggs to Peacocks! 1 Year in 30 Minutes! Scottish homestead life - Living in Scotland

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Thank you all so much for watching our very first video on our new channel and for all your love and support 🥰🦚Also, please consider Subscribing to our channel - it's free and will really help us keep the channel going, Gail & Alex xx

[@johnnabuzby6103]

Awww, I'm so happy that Brown Shwoo has a new family! It was fascinating watching her journey to motherhood with her little Shwoblings. I'm looking forward to watching the next episode of your new channel. Much love to you both Gail and Alex, from your friend you haven't yet met in North Carolina. ❤🎉

[@sherrymullins102]

You're welcome! My daughter and her husband visited Scotland for ten days and loved it. We have old Scottish roots...the Blues and McGougans.

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

I’m really missing your other channel. It’s been 11 days since the last video. Have you given up mudlarking?

[@teresaskinner6240]

It's lovely to see your video they are so interesting, fantastic idea 💡

[@stacy5445]

Sad about White Schwoo but so looking forward to Brown Schwoos motherhood! I love Scotland and I have (distant) family there. Clan Carmichael on my Granddads side! I live in North Carolina near Grandfather’s Mountain and have gone to the Scottish Games there several times! It is the closest I will ever be to seeing my “family” and enjoying the feel of Scotland!

[@shannahenk1655]

I'm so glad that Brown Shwoo isn't alone anymore! Welcome Boy Shwoo and Runty Shwoo. ❤ 🦚

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

How precious. Thank you for allowing us to be part of shwoos babies growing up. I am a farmers daughter so really looking forward to your new videos. Thanks again.

[@suewarnes9469]

What a wonderful name! I too am looking forward to seeing new videos! I’m a long time subscriber to your other channel. This is so exciting!👍☺️🇬🇧

[@michelehood8837]

How freaking cute is this video?!? If she were an American high school student, Alex would have been a star 4-H member, for sure❤ She loves the schwoo family so much - a kind heart will carry her far in life 😊 I’m a mum - I know a beautiful soul when I see one ❤

[@trishscobell9920]

Oh Alex, my heart just melted!!! What a fabulous video… nearly cried at ‘This is dedicated to white schwoo’ and yes we do miss her!! 😢 🦚

[@sherryrector2275]

I’m thrilled she has babies. Now she won’t be lonely. Sending love and thanks for you Shrew. You have caring and loving people.

[@adiconstantin4598]

Also, Shrew is very cute when drinking water 🙂

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

It's so nice to know that "FRAGILE" means something somewhere! Here in America, it means "Go out for a long pass, Vern!". I mailed a seashell in an insured box marked "Fragile" and it was broken! Clearly, we need some Scottish mailmen on this side of the Atlantic!😂 This is the most amazing and wonderful video I've seen to date! It's so calming and sweet watching Shrew and her new babies! Thank you for this new favorite channel! More, more, please! I can hardly wait for the next video!

[@juneyshu6197]

Every package weve mailed lately was broken, even holes in the box and missing pieces of items!

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

If it was mailed USPS, it's due to the (good) sorting machines deJoy had ripped out just before the 2020 election finally being replaced with not as good machines combined with the deal between Amazon and USPS forcing employees to work Sundays despite their original contract not requiring work on Sundays. So, staffing shortages....

[@SuburbaniteUrbanite]

Used to work at UPS. If you put a fragile sticker on your box, at least in the US, it guarantees that it’ll be handled roughly. There have even been studies into it .

[@79klkw]

Boy are you right! I was upset when I opened a live chick delivery, I was farm sitting for a friend with a giant farm, and found about 40% didn't make the journey. Needless to say, I will drive and pick up live birds, personally, or have eggs mailed...the mailmen are maniacs in the states, you are absolutely correct!

[@riteshsingh533]

Is she from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ???????

[@salishseaquest7952]

As one of your first Patrons, it warms my heart and fills me with joy to see this new channel coming to life. It’s an incredible commitment to bring new stories about the farm to your viewers. Your heart-felt telling of the Shwoos’ story was lovely. I look forward to seeing what your creativity, story-telling ability, attention to detail both visual and sound will bring to all of us in the future. Thank you, Alex and Gail. xx Karen

[@Yosef_Morrison]

I'd like to see the old channel. Can you post a link? Thank you!

[@salishseaquest7952]

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[@guadalupeknippen528]

What a beautiful thing to experience watching these babies hatching. The male has the most lovely blue feathers on his chest. You are such a loving and caring owner of these amazing birds. Thank you for sharing this experience with you. Blessings to all. 🙏🌻🐕🥰🇺🇸🦚

[@saddaddrummer]

I found that totally enchanting. Mrs Sadad had a little tear at one point, I told her to be brave as Alex wont let it die, Thank you Both. Mrs Saddad is going to subscribe.

[@LauraLopez-qo7vi]

Love it so happy that Shwoo have her family finally Your lovely voice gives some magic to every story you tell ♥️🙏🏡🍄🐣🐥🌳🌳

[@steinh04]

Yes, the tone and timbre of her voice - she must have some elven roots

[@sherriewhitehead7279]

So sorry for the loss of white shwoo😢. Looking forward to watching your new family grow and follow you around in the yard and at the window.

[@kristenboltz969]

Awe I’m so glad momma shwoo has a family again.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rhodi-anne]

Yay! Well done ladies, I am pleased as punch with your decision to share more of your world with us! Thank you, so looking forward to sharing in your adventures with you 🥰

[@grettagirl2884]

I found myself 😅crying at how lovely the video showing Brown Schwoo''s elation with her chicks and how heartwarming the whole presentation was ❤. Thank you 😊!

[@melanieronbrooks80]

Such a heartwarming story Alex. So happy to see Brown Shwoo with her new family. Looking forward to more video's on this channel.

[@mrs210]

Why didn't you get a male

[@mythdemeanor5268]

Oh I can't begin to tell you how happy this video made me! I was heartbroken about the missing Shwoo, and this video makes it all better! Please keep us informed on the little familie's progress!!! Good job, Alex!!!

[@girlnextdoor369]

Awww 🥰 Shwoo and her baby shwoo’s are precious and beautiful! This really was a joy to watch! ❤

[@wandadorsey8895]

I like your little roof over the nest. Between you and mama shwoo, her babies will be well cared for. Take care and stay safe. Looking forward to more adventures.

[@izabelabhering7041]

Gail and Alex, this was a most wonderful video! Every time I got a glimpse of Brown Shwoo I could not help but think of White Shwoo and her tragic loss. This was a deeply life affirming thing to do and I commend you for that. I’m happy for each member of your family! ❤

[@tinacluff2793]

So intense, the waiting for the eggs to hatch. Yeah, so glad you got 2 new ones.

[@fairyacorn4854]

Ahhhhhhh! So nice to see the whole process of the chicks growing up and lovely too that Runtie is possibly going to be white like Shroo you lost. Its so lovely to see them pecking around and was'nt that great with mum Shroo and the babe under her on the fence when she went up for a warm up. Thanks for all your hard work and devotion to Shroo and her chicks and all the filming you have done to share her experience with us. Thanks once again it made my Sunday evening.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear lovely unfeathered and feathered Schwoo mums. 👍👌👏 Extremely well done, gals! How in the world did you manage not to show us the Schwoo family over such a long period of time? Of course you must've hidden the beautiful animals while doing the treasure reviews on the round table. 2) This is such a great video and you all did an amazing job caring about the baby Schwoos. Kudos! 👍👌👏 I simply had to smile during the whole video and I swear, that somebody was peeling onions right behind me additionally. 😁 ;-) I'm very happy to see you all being so happy. Thank you sooo much for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing your wonderful adventures. Best regards luck and health in particular. To all of you of course (humans and animals). By the way: That cat yawn was epic.

[@iansuehooper7542]

You have absolutely excelled yourself with this beautiful, soul lifting video Alex!! Watching you and Shwoo nurse the two chicks into this world was very heart warming. A wonderful thing you did, we always felt sad for big Swoo being on her own; now she has company her heart must be singing! That male peacock sure looks feisty and the female peahen colourful remind us of big Swoo’s sister that went missing.

[@julesrobinson8039]

Warmed the soul! Thank you for posting; wonderful, as always ❤

[@Woodthrush]

A lovely little family! Thanks for sharing this heartwarming story. 🐣🐣

[@robertabessey7990]

Oh Alex how precious, I have 5 Chickens. 4 leghorns and 1 Rhode Island Red. They are all girls. We have 2 Rouen Ducks. Both girls. I've raised them all from tiny babies. I love them all dearly. I love your peafowl. I'm sorry about losing one. Very happy and excited she's a mommy. Thank you so much for sharing. Your kind gentle love to shrew is so touching and is wonderful.

[@-miekeb-]

Beautiful 💜 This was so exciting!! I'm so glad she isn't alone anymore!! Thank you for sharing 👍

[@deeannmcginnis2115]

The male is already showing all the promise of a beautiful plumage. I love the calls they make.

[@cdmikie]

I love a happy ending, her broken heart is fixed.

[@Kayla_bird]

Omg I literally cried when she was with her babies teaching them to eat 😢❤💗❤

[@deonemccarthy2807]

I’m thrilled that brown shwoo has turned out to be wonderful momma and is no longer alone. Your farm is idylic, such a beautiful place to live. Your video was so peaceful and calming. I look forward to many more! Congratulations❤

[@sandralopera3091]

You mentioned that when you first got the sisters you got them on when they were still in the egg, right? How did you do it hatch them? What is the color of Brown Shu? Gorgeous! Thanks

[@deborahjuncos8349]

This was utterly charming! I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it. It got suspiciously dusty in here a few times.

[@beckyjo8745]

Very nice video! It was so sweet to watch them hatch and grow! So sorry about white shwoo! ❤

[@sarah3136]

What an interesting and wonderful video, you're such a caring Mother of Shwoos Alex ❤

[@sallya.2412]

I remember when the other shwoo went missing and how sad it was for the other. So happy to hear of the two new family members! She is such a good mommy. So very cute! I didn't know you had this channel and just subscribed. Congrats Alex.

[@romione16]

thankyou Alex for including us in this beautiful journey of life and love. what a wondetrful experience I get to share with my friens on you tube. amazing xxxx

[@laurelarnold4198]

How fun! I am looking forward to following your adventures in renovating your home and all that happens along the way! Best of luck with your new channel!!

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Thank you! You made the very first comment on our new channel! xx

[@tinasullivan5578]

My husband thinks they like the window because of all of the colors. Love the new channel!

[@angelas6683]

Awww what a wonderful story to start your new channel with. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@deborahhatch1856]

Thank you for sharing this adventure. So happy they make a sweet family.

[@garypeterson4483]

I'm glad you finally got this opportunity. I've missed seeing them staring in the window during you findings display

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

I remember when White Shwoo was not at the window that first time when you two were doing the round up with your finds. I was really sad to hear about her going missing. It makes my heart happy to see Brown Shwoo with her babies. Just a very special video. Thank you for letting us share this experience with you. ❤

[@lightingchick]

Thank you so much for sharing! They are all three so beautiful. I love how sassy Boy Shwoo is - showing off!

[@TheLhester1965]

I watched RawBeautyKristi's quails hatch. I cried every time one freed themselves. Man, I am a suckered for hatching babies. I loved this video so much. It is relaxing, joyful, and miraculous every time!! The leaves rustling abd all the verdant spring is just such a positive experience!! I can tell I'm going to love your new channel as much as the other two.

[@marym4066]

This was so exciting to watch, love that your girl got to be a mama

[@Sharon_L]

Such a beautiful heart warming start to your new channel🦚and lovely to wake up to this wintery Monday morning🤎

[@shannel318]

Oh my gosh, that was such a wonderful video!! Alex you did such an amazing job with your shwoo care! Thank you both for doing this new adventure and allowing all of us to join in! You guys are remarkable! Love it, love it, love it!! Love your farm and all your animals, you must be so proud!🥰

[@lawrencekelli]

Wow I enjoyed every second of this video. Thank you and I'm so happy for your Peahen She's beautiful.,

[@TheHiddenHouseIreland]

Utterly delightful and mesmerising. I had no idea you could buy fertile eggs on the Internet. Amazing that two were able to hatch under your expert supervision. What an accomplished doula you are. A truly enjoyable video - I’m hooked! ❤️🐤🐣🐥

[@wendyorgan]

that was so lovely to watch,thankyou for the opportunity,it was so surreal,

[@MaryABaker-rd3mm]

How sweet! I loved this video. It gave us an inside look at your home and your care and love of your animals! It was wonderful and I am looking forward to watching your upcoming videos on this channel! Please be careful and stay safe! ❤❤

[@carolekinsey7835]

That was absolutely wonderful watching. Though sad about Poor White Shwoo. As for the babies looking in the window of wonders, like their mum....can you blame them. Its full of pretty colours and interesting things. Wow that male Shwoo baby is going to be a very handsome and noisy fellow. Cant wait to see him in full bloom. Shaking his stuff. Little Shwoo, Runty, come on girl, you can do it. What a tryer. A good lust for life pulled her through. With the loving care of you looking after her so well. Poor little munchkin. Not poor any more. Rich as can be, id say. Xx Thanks for sharing Alex. 😊

[@80sunshine21]

How Wonderful! We've been looking forward to this. Thank you. Suzy

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

Wonderful and interesting. I look forward to those faces peering in at your roundups. Good luck with this new venture ❤️

[@margidaly6874]

What an amazing joyous experience for you loved following you all. ❤️

[@LisaSerpa60]

In answer to your question about the cigar box incubator... I lined the box, inside and out, with tin foil. Taped 2 plastic spoons to the bottom to hold eggs. A Christmas bulb through a hole in the back for heat. Temp regulated by raising or lowering the box lid. I added a cap full of water for moisture and a small thermometer. It worked quite well.

[@VickieV1333]

One word…Magical That describes everything in this video! Thank you Gail and Alex for allowing us to peek into your lives. My face had a big smile the whole time and I cannot wait for more smile inducing magic❣️

[@tracywatson-porter4696]

Aww how sweet are they, fantastic to see from start to finish. Thank you for sharing their journey with us x

[@eddreemiles5459]

I just love this video. It’s so wonderful. I’m happy you started your new channel. I’ve always wanted to see what it look like on your farm. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@suzannet5442]

I’m so happy for brown Shwoo and her little family. I loved watching this video. So glad you didn’t give up on little Runty. She seems like a special little shwoo.

[@janelleskene5662]

This is the kind of heartwarming context that we need. Thank you for brightening my day with your beautiful Schwoo family ❤

[@cjgia4898]

Oh my gosh! Aren't they just beautiful! Funny story....when I first started watching your channel, idk how long it's been now, I didn't know what those beautiful birds were. I Googled the word schwoo and, of course, nothing. Lol. It took me a minute to realize that white (sadly missed) and brown schwoo are peahens. Thank you for a lovely and fascinating look into your lives....and that of your sweet peafowl. Sneaky about it too. Telling us it was going to be about a house tour. 🤣

[@krazedvintagemodel]

I am crying for the Shwoo which was lost, and also for the two new lives and new Momma! Thank you for sharing this precious feathered family! I am half a world away, and overjoyed! You are a talented and artistic storyteller Alex 🐣

[@Little_county_crafts]

❤ a beautiful and interesting video. I loved it. Thank you xxxxx

[@natashacandicehenry9475]

So beautiful. Made me tear up 😢❤️

[@caroll-annd289]

So wonderful to see your family of Shwoos enjoying the warm sunlight and peace of your garden. Looking forward to seeing Swhoo-boys adult tail feathers displayed in full glory. Sweet Runty Swhoo having struggled as a baby bird and being as small as she is, she survived her early birdhood and because of that, she holds a special place in the hearts of us all, I feel. Dear Brown Swhoo best wishes to you and your new family. Thank you Alex and Gail for inviting us. Best Wishes.

[@Carolbearce]

So happy to see the shrew progression. The male is absolutely beautiful.

[@jakethedude100]

Oh wow! I’ve got tears! 🥰 lovely!

[@gypsyjustgypsy]

Fantastic video, Alex. Your shwoo family is lovely.🥰

[@merahertel6256]

Hoping white Shwoo went off and started a family of her own and they see each other again someday! Sweet vid. Thanks for sharing!

[@reneesuperstar3766]

Many pecks of a-schwooval!! Best wishes for both human and bird families!

[@maggie_oshea]

I must have missed that you started this channel 🤦🏼‍♀️ Glad I finally found it. How wonderful for Brown Shwoo! I love that she’s a mum now. Precious chicks 🦚

[@mayhmmaydn]

Alex.. How lovely. Thankyou so much for sharing!! You and Gail are such a blessing!

[@andrearoberts1936]

Great new journey and thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@maggieauterman3406]

What a beautiful story. I miss white schew too but your babies are so sweet. Thank you for sharing

[@stephendadd8440]

What an enchanting film. Only enhanced by the gentle voice of Alex. Alex, you are so lovely. You are so kind to animals. :)

[@susanburland24]

beautiful thank you x

[@Hippiechick11]

I'm so happy for Mamma Shwoo!

[@lilliapollo8927]

So heartwarming, I loved this so much. Thank you for sharing this with us all, even after it’s finished I am still smiling. ❤🌷

[@pennyhoward3438]

Beautiful story 🦚thank you for sharing 👍

[@ginavandam735]

Wow! Sooo nice...thanks for sharing...greetings from Sweden🇸🇪

[@frankiecowsert9364]

What a heartwarming and beautiful story, and way of life. I just adore you ladies.❤

[@steinh04]

Such a treat to watch and listen to this. The greyish weather, the less fortunate sides of the story, the not so overly polished videomaking - together the sweetness of it all, the birds, the flowerd, the love and care, and might I add as others allready have your special voice - make for a wholesome experience taking it in. . . First thing I did waking up the day after getting home from holiday cut short by health issues and bad nerves. Now I allow myself to indulge in the lovely fantasy of peahens and peacocks roaming in our garden. Thank You :-)

[@brendawilliams7836]

Thanks for sharing the story of mama shwoos and her babies! They are adorable!

[@lisaharner3720]

How wonderful! They are adorable! I’m happy Swoow is no longer alone. ❤️

[@Panielle100]

So happy for Shwoo that she has her own family now and what a beautiful family too. I've been waiting to hear if you bought some eggs and then thought I spotted a different Peacock in one of your videos so I'm so happy to see this exciting story unfold.Will be keen to see what colour Man Shwoo's tail feathers are - dark or white. Well done for managing to get two eggs hatched and chicks to reach adulthood. Thanks for Sharing and looking forward to watching your new channel. Jeanette

[@sharonmalone8312]

Thank you so much for sharing,this was so beautiful. The runt looks a little like the sister that was lost.

[@cathyjay2569]

What a lovely story! I sat here with tears running down my face, first for brown shwoo losing her dear sister, and then for Runty and her struggle for survival. You Hildreth ladies are such beautiful souls! I love the way you cherish nature, including your land and all the animals and creatures that inhabit it. ❤TN Nana

[@sherrya6922]

Just so amazing!! Absolutely beautiful birds

[@shellhenriksen7289]

So beautiful. What a wonderful Mum she will be.❤

[@mercedesescoto628]

Thank you for allowing us to live through the experience of seeing the development from eggs to hashlings to almost adult birds.

[@jezand1]

What a lovely video.... thank you x

[@babyaries3076]

The way you care for them, it warms my heart! You are a beautiful person!♥️

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

Oh no! I'm just gutted. I had not realized that White Shwoo was still missing. My deepest condolences. Wherever she is, part of her is always here with us, remembered forever, thanks to your videos. Wishing Brown Shwoo and her beautiful family all the best. Thank you, Alex, for letting us be a part of her half postal half sleight of hand reproductive miracle. I can't wait to get to know the new critics and witness their pecks of ashwooval. Also looking forward to the big tail reveal. I'm sure that chickens and crows for miles around are already suitably impressed with Man Shwoo's colorful decorum. Runty has blossomed into a real beauty as well. I'm glad both of them found their way into such a good nest under your linden tree. Subscribed!

[@rockersfromaz3001]

Omgosh! 🥰 This is so sweet and very special!! I love them schwoos!!! Absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your extended beautiful little family!! ❤️🙏 This is going to be great! 😊

[@mudlarkingmarionette]

Wow ; so lovely .

[@toniahampton207]

I am so excited to see your little male peacock. Alex, you've done such a good job taking care of these little gems. Thank you for sharing this. Tonia

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

This is a beautiful way to open your new channel. 💚 Brown shwoo might be a good mummy, but I think Alex deserves credit for being a good shwoo granny and looking after wee Runty so well. I love there’s a boy shwoo, he is going to be beautiful. I really hope white shwoo wasn’t harmed by people, in my niece’s village someone has shwoos which roam around. Most are delighted to see them in their gardens and will even feed them, but one or two get pretty mardy about it 😢. Recently, at Normanby Hall, someone deliberately ran down one of the white shwoos. Fortunately it survived and is back with the others. Personally I think they are a lovely sight.

[@clarebailey9803]

I loved this!such a beautiful video.thank you and look forward to the next one.❤

[@andrewwong3825]

Amazing video for taking us thru this whole peacocks hatching & raring story 👍👍👍

[@northlondonlass1498]

This so deserves a ❤ rather than just a like. So beautiful.