Oh No! Something Terrible Happened to our Emu

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[@whitehouseonthehill]

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's here today... and thanks to Hungryroot for sponsoring today's video! The first 100 people to use my promo code will get 40% off their first order of Hungryroot.

[@LLaf33]

Happy mother's day

[@Jamon1916]

Happy Mother's Day, Becky!!!!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

A Happy birth day to your wife Becky....Y'all sure do have a beautiful family and so sorry about 2 dead Emu chicks....

[@prasannakumari5071]

Happy Mother's Day Becky! 🌹❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Swaxol]

ok

[@KekPafrany]

Big respect for being accountable for the possible mistakes. It is hard to admit it publicly.

[@Zinnias2go]

Thank you for owning up to your verbal barrage on Becky. I know it was very difficult to lose two precious emu’s. I am glad you talked it out and are ok. It takes a real man to own his stuff. I appreciate you both ❤ Things happen and you just have to move forward. I am glad you were successful with the two you have. Your example will have a big influence on your children. Take care ☺️

[@BooneeXCdad]

Takes a real man to think first.

[@PCTLadyPuterTutor]

I have seen where people have gotten natural feather dusters that they suspended from the top of the tub for baby chicks to tuck into. It seemed to work really well.

[@brits24]

Not emus, but baby chick have been known to get caught up in those and strangled as well.

[@justkim8094]

i was wondering if maybe a teddy bear would work

[@tinasachs8688]

RIP, little one! It was an accident, they happen. It's how we learn. Don't beat yourselfs up over it. Happy Mother's Day, Becky, and all the other moms here.

[@melissa5907]

Hello everyone! Happy Mother’s Day to all 🫶🏼 I am so sorry to hear about the 2 babies… that’s heartbreaking to go through. The one may have been preventable, but you guys always do the best you can. We learn more from failing than we do succeeding… and life on a farm will always have hard life lessons. The children learn so much from you, they’re learning right along with you. These will be life lessons that will carry on with them for the rest of their lives as well. Hugs 🫂 Love you guys!

[@karaleeann1211]

I think Becky was right to move the emu to have more room, the ripped towel was the unfortunate fluke, glad you guys worked it out, there will be many more opportunities in the future for babies! 💗🙏💗🕊️

[@Driths]

So sad to hear this… sending love from Texas ❤ Hopefully we’re able to prevent something like this from happening in the future, everybody makes mistakes but the important thing is that we learn from these mistakes. And two baby emus is already a great blessing ❤️

[@keliblacks]

I’m so very sorry 😢. I’m sure you both were trying to do your best for the little emu. I’m glad you talked it out too. Just remember accidents happen and that’s why they are called accidents no one was trying to harm the little guy! I love watching your channel!!

[@sans807]

Condolences and good luck my man. Don’t let it get to you. Rip emu.

[@adambuckton]

R.I.P little one, Jake you and your family are amazing, your doing a fantastic job and should be proud 👏 ❤

[@user-ps2nk7uk7c]

RIP little emu. Becky is the most wonderful Mom. I hope she had a lovely Mother’s Day!

[@vornik24]

It's nice to see how much you care. I am sorry this happened. I really hope for the best in the year to come. I hope you get more emu chicks in the future.

[@user-on9bj8on9k]

Hey friends- so sorry for your loss. You guys do everything with so much heart it's very moving. I love how you are so earnest in trying to give your very best and that counts for alot. Failures and successes happen. We learn by our mistakes and I wish that were different but it is what it is. You have done your best and that's what is important. You are a beautiful family and a great channel. My favorite for several years now. I've been watching since you only had 2 boys and love that you share with us. God bless you all and thank you for all you do for us.

[@toybarons]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I also want to thank you both for decided to do this video. It will help others. I have had it happened where one of my grown house chickens got snagged in a towel just like the one you showed that killed your emu chick. Until it happens to you, it really isn't something you think will be a hazard. Was even discussing this recently involving caged birds like cockatiels and parrots. The cords from blinds can potentially wrap around a bird and strangle them, as can even a shoe lace still on a pair of shoes, or computer cables that a bird gets behind a desk and tangles themselves up into. It is a fluke thing that happens and sadly part of the learning curb. What's good is this video of your loss might now save others who see this and now will know is a hazard to look out for.

[@jillipepper5353]

Sad to lose the two little ones , hopefully next year will be better, you learn more each year. 🙏🏼🙋🏼‍♀️

[@onegirlandheranimals]

Rest in Peace lil one. And hey, it is okay... mistakes are made

[@dsant60]

I love your family! Please don’t get discouraged and thanks for explaining what happened. You and Becky set a good example of how loving couples work through hard situations.♥️

[@brendagroff8478]

I've had my baby goat die in birth and my rooster killed by my dogs when I was gone. I wished I'd never left. I'm so sorry. Things happen.

[@juancalixtro2585]

Im sorry for your loss😢

[@mlc7896]

I’m so sorry 😔. There are so many things that could happen and it’s hard to prevent them all. We love you all! I understand the heartache and frustration for all of you. Have grace with yourselves. ❤

[@mikaila2621]

So sorry for your loss. Sending your family healing energy… so sad to see you. We know how much these little guys mean to you. 😢

[@DungeonerHarold]

Love you guys! So sorry that you had to go through this - thank you for sharing your journey, good and bad.

[@user-rz4fk3ov6r]

I am sorry to learn of the loss of your two emus. I think it is a great idea to name the two new emus Joy and Hope. I hope they will bring you much joy and hope in the future.

[@marshasmith6320]

It wasn’t anybody’s fault. It was a freak accident. I agree with Becky. I think if you left it with the dad it would have died like the other one. I’m really sorry y’all lost two, but you have two healthy ones to love and watch grow up. God bless you all. Happy Mothers Day Becky!!♥️🌹🌺🌷

[@sistermaryredundant5740]

*I’m so sorry.* ❤️ *Looking forward to watching your 4 children and the two big chicks grow.*

[@eileenjurek6898]

Happy Mother's Day! I am sorry for your loss. Life happens. What is done is done. Now, it is time to heal and move on. Rejoice in the success of the two that did live and remember there is always next year. Your children are getting so big. I've been watching your channel for over 6 years. Stay safe!

[@ediekoller1144]

I am so sorry for the loss of your emu Becky and Jake. Just don't give up just keep trying! Happy Mother's day Becky❤

[@user-ft9jw5kz9t]

Good show as always thank you kindly . Happy mother's Day. I'm sorry for your loss. Don't get down think about all the people you have helped with your show. Like me I'm home bound I look forward to seeing you.

[@MA-ki4qu]

Thanks for your beautiful videos.. Greetings from Spain!!!!

[@bitsycook91]

So very sorry for the loss of this baby Emu. Accidents happen. Prayers for you all!❤🙏🏼❤️✝️♥️

[@justafryguy]

Aww guys you’re doing your best, please don’t be so hard on yourself or each other. You’re a team and I am glad you made up, we have all been there. Trust that the Lord knew this would happen and He is in control.

[@matejajovanovic2693]

That is so sad to hear,but i think you will learn and do better from this!

[@sans807]

Fr

[@lizreeves9681]

Happy Mothers Day Becky! You’re an amazing mom! 💕

[@jaxMccranie]

So sorry to hear this. May it rest in peace. Good luck😊

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lacebird76]

I’ve been looking for a new video all week!!! I’m so sorry…. Let’s rejoice in those that have survived and pray for those that have passed. You’re doing a great job!!!

[@earlandcourtneyh7368]

God bless you for being honest and transparent. It is a hard loss, but your relationship is worth so much more.❤

[@shaunkz2805]

Hey as I’ve always heard and said “live and learn” that’s tough and sad for sure, but nothing you can do now but learn from it! You guys are awesome and not everyday someone raises an emu so trial and error as ya go!! Being up front like you are and explaining situations like you do and posting it is awesome and it’s great seeing that, we’re all human and unexpected bs happens! But most people don’t take accountability and acknowledge mistakes nowadays. Keep up the awesome work and videos, one of my favorite channels to watch by far since i found it years ago.

[@lesliestout1241]

Howdy from west Texas! 🤠 Sorry to hear about your chick.

[@sans807]

Agreed. Rest in peace emu.

[@aimeeweenig3079]

I've learned so much from you guys. Thank you for your content.

[@patriciabonitz5758]

So sad about your loss. It's understandable to be so upset. It's a learning thing as you grow your family of Emu's. 😊❤❤❤

[@mimao60]

thanks for presenting so real ❤

[@HK-wy2sr]

That's really sad to hear. I grew up with rats as pets and they absolutely love and need to have fabrics to tear apart and nest in. One thing you learn quickly is that you can't use fabrics that fray, like that towel you used, for them for the same reason. That and they can choke on it as well. What we do is we buy scraps of 100% fleece from the clearance racks and/or 100% fleece holiday throw blankets when they go on sale after their holiday is over (it can be really expensive otherwise) and cut them to size for the rats to use. It doesn't fray and it's also super soft, warm, and drapey. I think you may find that your chicks are much safer with it to cuddle into instead. I'm so sorry for your loss and the stress it brought.

[@sunflowerprincess]

my heart sank when i saw the towel, this is far from the first time i've seen this sort of thing happen. hindsight is an evil thing. i always say "couldve, shouldve, wouldve, *didn't* " can't go back in time, can't change it for then, but you can next time.

[@pikab2001]

Even thought you didn't have to tell us what happened, we all learn so much from it and I applaud your bravery in the midst of such a quick to comment cruel world, I want to encourage you that you have now taught us all something in sharing your vulnerabilities. I'm so sorry for the 2nd loss. Huge hug and I'm prayer for future success with the Emu's.

[@bethgramkow5225]

Sometimes things happen. You will not make the same mistake again.

[@AfterTheRains]

An old Scottish proverb from the 1600’s - If wishes were horses beggars would ride. Life just happens and we roll with the punches.

[@delightfuldishdiary]

I feel so sorry... 😢❤

[@stephendaurie9344]

Sometimes this happens with chicken when it comes to first time brooders, don't know about any other birds. They will accidentally smother or crush their chicks. Dead chicks are usually taken out of the nest, which what it looked like with the emu

[@ThatOneFreak342]

Now, this is the future i want to have. A big farm, With cows, chickens and everything else to it. This is my happy place.

[@irisfang]

So sorry that happened, mistakes can happen sometimes, it's the only way you can learn. The fact that you were able to hatch out 4 and 2 survived is amazing though, I'm sure those 2 will continue to do well

[@BiterAvid]

I am so sorry for the 2 losses. That is heartbreaking. But yall got two vigorous chicks. I hope yall get a passel of chicks next year.

[@ivanolavarria9077]

I think you made the right decision even if the result was a negative one. Jake sending you a big hug brother!

[@Cass-bj4fn]

Glad you are talking to each other and working it out. How a marriage should be and I am happy you both have that. Accidents happen and it sucks.

[@angelfromhellshawna]

Im so sorry y'all lost this Emu. 😢 I know its been a rough ride to hatch the Emu eggs...so it was terribly disappointing im sure. Im glad you worked it out though. I hope there will be more eggs to hatch soon!! God bless y'all!!

[@keighley6503]

awe man what a horrible accident. lesson learned though, no one is perfect, and now we all know with chicks and kids and puppies and kittens that we should be careful of tattered towels! i just got a new kitten and i’m going to be checking his set up immediately

[@manuela1711]

Im so sorry for your loss 😢

[@russellfam3413]

Becky, you are amazing and with out fault. You care deeply for your animals. Keep going with your gut, you are a fantastic!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@AliceLee-rj2ew]

Sorry for the lost. Now you have plan for the next batch.

[@NeelamKhan23]

Heart breaking news I was really excited to see that chick grow big on farm but fingers crossed hopefully we will see some emu chicks again soon

[@marytapioca]

I'm sorry for your loss. Becky is an amazing wife & mother & farmer.

[@elisapadilla2167]

Aww you two are only human beings. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes. Don't take it so hard out on each other. Take it as a lesson learned and keep pushing. I have been watching you guys for so many years and I love how you're family tends to all the farm and beautiful animals. God bless you all. Remember the good outweighs the bad.

[@LoneLinde-tj2dd]

Please don´t be so hard on yourselves. You are all doing such a good job caring for your animals. Good luck with the two young emus.

[@user-hh4eq9go2k]

I am so sorry you lost another baby emu chick. Thank you for giving me the inspiration to have my own chickens. Eight out of 12 silkie eggs just hatched in my incubator.

[@CJMactaggartknits]

It's frustrating when you try your best and you have a failure. Old towels are dangerous. We almost lost our dog 3 times over 15 years - because he constantly shredded towels and put himself in danger. Never the same towel - he was just consistent in his behaviour. Going forward - use polar fleece, or Sew/hem old towels the moment the sides let go. Then they will be safe for animals. Also avoid any knit items - one hole will release worse thread storms then the old towel.

[@amywilliams3151]

My heart breaks for your family!!

[@aprylakakadance460]

Human is making mistakes. Special human is one who can say I'm sorry and the one who can forgive. Great marriages can have a knock down-drag out but special great marriages survive, grow, thrive and show children HOW to be SPECIAL. GOD'S continued blessings on you all.

[@JoshPeel97]

i remember someone saying once, if you have live stock expect dead stock, its gonna happen. Its a sad thing and every farmer will experience it, look at clarksons farm in the UK, you are gonna loose animals to what may be the most irritating things. Just keep moving and try not to dwell.

[@ConorNuggz12]

You should name the baby emus Joy and Hope

[@22nicholveit]

I am having such a hard time finding an emu. I keep getting people that are scammers. Do you take orders for emu? I would just buy the eggs and incubate them.

[@joanneganon7157]

Happy Mother's day Becky 🌷🎁💗🤗. Awe Jeez ,I'm sorry, how were you to know😢. RIP LITTLE Bit 💔. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@meganglenn446]

So sorry for this loss 😢 Happy you’re able to work through it because I know you two are both trying your best! Parenting (animals) is hard 😂

[@surfbot417]

So sorry for your loss. First thing I learned about caring for puppies and kittens - never use towels or fabrics with shredded or loose threads because of a possibility of strangulation. Anything is possible when caring for the young.

[@cezarykruk6020]

Hi from Poland😊 Lovely Family❤️😀 Lovely Animals ❤👍

[@angiebrown952]

So sad, but every year will get better.

[@user-dg6ot1bv9p]

We need a cow update we havent hadd one in 7 months

[@donnamcmanus7360]

Sorry for the loss. It may be worth it to put a camera in the emu house & run a feed during the hatch out period to see what goes on.

[@MA-ki4qu]

Sorry to hear what happened to the emu chicks 😢😢

[@sombrs44]

Just remember after the heat of an argument to take a breather and just try to talk nicely. Good on you guys for sorting it out We had a dog come in and kill my flock of chickens. My boyfriend was in the office (which faces the same direction as the chicken run) he was pretty upset with himself for a long time. I didn't blame him to much but it did take me a few days to not question how he didn't hear/see them. We can oulnly do our best and sometimes we get compliant and miss something we would normally think harder on

[@CluckCluckChickens-gc2sq]

That’s so sad

[@JerryGDawg56]

I definitely have to side with Becky on this one. When I saw the tiny incubator you put him in I literally shouted out loud, Nooooooo! LOL. I think Becky’s desire to afford him more room was wise, just sad and unfortunate that things played out like that. Glad y’all were able to talk things out.

[@duanefernandes4053]

It's will be ok condolences 😢

[@songoftheblackunicorn666]

If it is a natural fiber you can just use cloths like that for cleaning etc. if it's a synthetic it will melt you can trim the strings off it take a lighter and fray check the outer edge with a lighter because synthetics will melt

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Happy Mother’s Day , Becky!❤

[@lindad1195]

I’m so sorry!

[@muzzionline7951]

It's nostalgic.. Bamboo is back😊

[@sarahspooner5887]

Very sorry for both of the losses we use squishy soft stuffed animals for our different babies that have been incubated and that seems to work good and there's no issues with them getting hurt we use a plushie that's about three times bigger than the babies I think that you should try it next time I don't think there'd be any danger and the babies love the stuffed animals.. also we keep chicken wire over the container I see that you just had a light clip on that's very dangerous to it could fall in

[@Areyousayingidontknowmyname]

Happy mothers day for the Mothers and the fathers that are also doing both.

[@judyraymond6081]

Happy Mother's Day and Many More!!! God Bless You All ❤❤❤!!!

[@rebeccarichardson6761]

It's so easy to blame someone else when we're annoyed and frustrated. Glad you sorted it out in the end.

[@albrightfs]

Can't blame one another... YOUR a team... AND reasons for loss are not for us to know but to simply learn and understand that life is fragile and we are NOT in control.... I'm so deeply sorry for your loss once again.. It was neither of your fault.. JUST a fluke... what I have found with raising animals for now over 25 years if there is a way to kill themselves they will find it...

[@TheFarmer-jp3vn]

I make farm videos because of you

[@user-supcup15]

I’m so sry for your lose

[@ws4860]

Hungryroot = too much plastics = how could you provide something like this?

[@user-ky7tw7oc3l]

Mistakes happen. Don't beat yourself up over it. You learn and move on.

[@babemitzie6840]

Oh man I'm so sorry about the little one. I know how much your animals mean to you. Super sad i once had my first turken chichen and accidentally hang himself trying to eat.

[@itmelilac]

their so cute

[@kristenhovey8972]

U will make it after all life goes on!my grandpa died before school started he was a wise man he always told me tho "it'll feel better when it stops hurting" and u know what?he was right!

[@jaya6291]

Rip baby emu. 😢

[@JohnHenry.fishfarm]

You look good KZbin channel look how you have chickens and stuff like that