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

Bereaved Peahen gets New Family Through the Mail. See what happens when we replace a lonely peahen's infertile eggs with fertile ones that came through the mail - Will they hatch? Will she get the new family she yearns for? Living in Scotland - Scottish Homestead!
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[@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.

[@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!

[@lightingchick]

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

[@moonlightandhares]

Aw how wonderful. So happy that brown shwoo got the chance to be a Mummy. Lovely video! 🥰🐣🐤

[@yukokaystevenson4438]

Magical story! I know I'm going to enjoy this new channel! Congratulations!

[@seasirenwestwood9275]

I never thought peacocks shed blue tears so magical

[@alisonh890]

How lovely! Beautiful birds.

[@larkdavis6041]

What a wonderful video! Thanks so very much for sharing!❤

[@dawnannedavis633]

Thank you so much for this is been so lovely 🥰

[@yomama8873]

I’ve never enjoyed a video as much as this one did my heart good please continue to show the schroo family 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖😃😃😃😃

[@annewinchester6945]

What a lovely story!

[@LaughingGravy.01]

Whoever wrote your address on the parcel has messy handwriting. I'm amazed it made it 😊

[@marsharotramel6348]

So lovely ❤❤

[@SherylAnn56]

I loved this video !!!❤

[@nicklindsay3418]

This was beautiful! So cute to see the development of those babies!

[@79klkw]

I'm so so sorry about White Schwoo. I hope nobody hurt her, but I'll bet someone found her, and kept her...at least it's what I'm hoping, because unless they were neighbors who didn't like the noise, there'd be no reason. But karma does exist...And on that note, you surely have good things coming your way, with the size of your heart❤ I love your birds, and I wish I didn't have such predators in my area, or I would love to keep peafowl at our farm, because they are really interesting and beautiful birds! I use the same ramikens as dishes, btw, lolol...It's nice of you to give mother breakfast in bed. She sure loves you, that mother Schwoo! I wish you the very best with your animals! I'm really glad Schwoo has companions now. Nice of you to warm tiny yellow Schwoo while Big Schwoo ate❤😊

[@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!! 😢 🦚

[@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 ❤

[@shannahenk1655]

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

[@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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ???????

[@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

[@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! ❤

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🥰

[@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.

[@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. 🙏🌻🐕🥰🇺🇸🦚

[@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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[@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 🙂

[@kristenboltz969]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@julesrobinson8039]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@sarah3136]

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

[@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!🥰

[@-miekeb-]

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

[@angelas6683]

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

[@Woodthrush]

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

[@beckyjo8745]

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

[@girlnextdoor369]

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

[@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!

[@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! ❤❤

[@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.

[@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

[@deborahjuncos8349]

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

[@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.

[@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 😊!

[@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

[@FLSueL]

I loved it. I was wondering what ever happened to the thought of Brown Shwoo starting a family. It was nice seeing it all at once though, no waiting to see what happened and if it all worked out okay. So less stressful that way. 😉

[@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. 🤣

[@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! ❤️🐤🐣🐥

[@marym4066]

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

[@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.

[@tinacluff2793]

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

[@tonywild1963]

This was a lovely first video and was thinking it was two years ago white shwoo left. That was a shame. Every time I see brown shwoo I wondered if you would hatch more. I am pleased you have and was so good to follow their story. Thank you

[@garypeterson4483]

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

[@richardserridge2767]

That was fantastic. So well filmed and I'm so pleased we got to see more shwoo-age! That Linden tree is fantastic as well. We have a linden in front of our house, but sadly we live on a main road opposite a retail park currently 😬 This channel is going to be a favourite for sure!

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

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

[@carolchaput8675]

Excellent, love the video. 😍 mini "Nat Geo" . Can't wait to "MAN Shwoo" You ladies are so loving, caring and knowledgeable. You bring a calmess too my Sunday evenings. Looking forward to the next post😍

[@violetlilly9644]

What a lovely start to what I'm sure is going to be a fantastic channel and probably my favourite on KZbin! ❤️❤️

[@margidaly6874]

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

[@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. 😊

[@apostlewoody]

Do you worry about predators, since she nests outside???? Thanks Alex, very fun video.....

[@gypsyjustgypsy]

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

[@Karyn1000]

Great 1st video!! I love seeing your daily life around the farm house.The babies are adorable. You didn't talk about their names. They do have names don't they? I heard one but not the other.

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

Thank you! And yes, they are Boy Shwoo and Runty Shwoo. Boy Shwoo will become Man Shwoo next year when he matures 😅

[@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. ❤🌷

[@Sharon_L]

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

[@marycounce2836]

I have been so worried about brown shroo since her sister disappeared. Now she has a son and daughter.

[@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. ❤

[@tracywatson-porter4696]

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

[@ginavandam735]

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

[@artistakat-katlinjohnston1605]

Thank you for sharing this delightful video! Best of luck to you and the Shwoo Family. Looking forward to your next videos - with love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@cynthiahofer2903]

Just a beautiful story! I remember when you lost the white one. Well done on the editing too.

[@janetbergquist9454]

I loved this so much! So nice to see more shoowz added to the family ❤

[@80sunshine21]

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

[@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.

[@janelleskene5662]

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

[@calicocritterscrafts886]

Yay, brown shwoo!!! You’ve done a great job and now have a little shwoo family to show for it :)

[@JR-yz2iy]

I wondered why no mention of the Schwoos, Alex - you were keeping it all as a surprise for us. Loved watching that and so pleased for the happy ending and hope that White Schwoo returns one day; you never know. Looking forward to more videos on your new channel, Alex and Gale.

[@sharonmalone8312]

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

[@shirleybair5071]

So Happy You Have your New Channel Up an Playing ❤ Congratulations to You To Momma Shwoo 💝💐💝

[@lawrencekelli]

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

[@natashacandicehenry9475]

So beautiful. Made me tear up 😢❤️

[@LauraLopez-qo7vi]

This is gonna be so interesting And magical ♥️🏡🌳🌳🌳🍄

[@juliew797]

Look forward to seeing the next video I really enjoyed this one ❤

[@clarebailey9803]

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

[@ameliecharronmontpetit8039]

Oh this was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing it with us! I even teared up at the end when you dedicated the video to white shwoo ❤

[@andrearoberts1936]

Great new journey and thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@jezand1]

What a lovely video.... thank you x

[@maggieauterman3406]

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

[@fionapatton3644]

A lovely video! Thank-you for making it.

[@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.

[@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 🦚

[@carols6525]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! We are all happy I'm sure for the new family, and to have Shwoo news! Losing white shwoo was so sad, and we are thrilled to see the rest of the story!!

[@chantillychandra]

I LOVE IT! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@carolsledgewalker6903]

Always liked peafowls. Truly interesting video. You are a true farm girl. 🥰