a Special Needs chick moves to the Farm 🐣

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • This one-eyed Tractor Supply chick needs to find a home. Introducing Bubbles…
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 655

  • @LeftLefttheGecko
    @LeftLefttheGecko 3 роки тому +130

    A Chick Called Albert had a chick with a similar condition. He’s a big beautiful rooster now!

    • @May-vf8qo
      @May-vf8qo 3 роки тому +2

      11:13

    • @amongthederps
      @amongthederps 3 роки тому +2

      I know right he's cool a chick called albert I wish I knew where the chick called albert but I hope the bird is a live

    • @aufsteig
      @aufsteig 3 роки тому +1

      I know

    • @liliangelkiara966
      @liliangelkiara966 3 роки тому +1

      @@amongthederps Albert died😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @melissah4084
      @melissah4084 3 роки тому +1

      @@amongthederps Sadly, Albert passed away. They don't have a very long life span, and he died of natural causes. I learned of this because I'm a patreon.

  • @kdfowler7921
    @kdfowler7921 3 роки тому +173

    We are raising a sweet crossbeak Easter Egger named Fluffernutter. She is 6 weeks now and still truckin along.

    • @pamspray5254
      @pamspray5254 3 роки тому +7

      Glad she's doing well! And that name- Campaign 2 of Critical Role? Just had to ask.

    • @afitz8862
      @afitz8862 3 роки тому +3

      OMG we had a silkie named Fluffernutter

    • @averyllpenwright2982
      @averyllpenwright2982 3 роки тому +3

      Araucana Mary Carl from cog Hill farms loves araucana she was looking for a rooster and hen she has awesome different types of chickens she says a lot of knowledge of them

    • @youssefyahya3597
      @youssefyahya3597 3 роки тому

      اط بظ

    • @janieerichardson
      @janieerichardson 3 роки тому +1

      You mean she's still cluckin along 😆

  • @angelserenade
    @angelserenade 3 роки тому +39

    i just love seeing the kids help with the farm chores and playing with the flock. And I'm even more happy that Bubbles and his/her sibling got adopted by mama silkie

  • @JuniorGonzalez-fw1tf
    @JuniorGonzalez-fw1tf 3 роки тому +123

    I feel so sad for that chick and I feel so happy because somebody’s taking care of them

  • @leahsilverstein
    @leahsilverstein 3 роки тому +49

    Bless elayna for taking care of bubbles and going beyond for finding it a home!! She’s the real mvp 🥰

  • @jessicaromo4369
    @jessicaromo4369 3 роки тому +44

    It's been awhile since I've watched and oh my goodness there's a baby bump! How far along is she? Glad that little chicken got to have a second chance at life!

    • @whitehouseonthehill
      @whitehouseonthehill  3 роки тому +7

      Due in August

    • @itzchloeann2016
      @itzchloeann2016 3 роки тому +1

      @@whitehouseonthehill please say august 17th that’s my birthday! Congratulations on the lil bubba and I’m so happy that u have taken in a chicken with a disability it’s so sweet and just shows how much u really care love u guys xxxx ❤️❤️

  • @claireellis3240
    @claireellis3240 3 роки тому +82

    3:35 i like how she doesn't care about the baby just sticks her head up to look

  • @cynthiat6505
    @cynthiat6505 3 роки тому +46

    Becky is such a strong woman! Bless her!

  • @ez2733
    @ez2733 3 роки тому +43

    3:29 them playing together is invaluable. Children have the purest loving heart. They don’t judge your flaws and imperfections. They just love you. ❤️

  • @monicaesme1008
    @monicaesme1008 3 роки тому +89

    Becky looks so Beautiful w her pregnant belly 🥰

    • @karenclausen6724
      @karenclausen6724 3 роки тому +16

      Have they had a gender reveal yet? I hope for a girl that Becky can pass on her beautiful smile and even out ratio.

  • @abigailj3439
    @abigailj3439 3 роки тому +6

    That girl you got Bubbles from is just so beautiful and has such a kind soul!

  • @jocelynyurina338
    @jocelynyurina338 3 роки тому +2

    Oh my goodness! I lost my crossbeak, one eyed chicken this winter at just under a year old. Her name was Anne Bonny. Her eye was missing but had an open eye lid so she had to be treated for minor eye socket infections. She stopped being able to eat effectively as she grew and it became obvious that she also had a deformed skull. So I hand fed her for months. She would come when I called her and loved to perch on my shoulder. I buried her under a pomegranate tree. I hope Bubbles thrives. Good luck!

    • @songoftheblackunicorn666
      @songoftheblackunicorn666 4 місяці тому

      I have a cross beaked Americana hen who will be 4 June sixth. Izzy is too cross beaked to eat on her own and I have just adapted different feeding methods to accommodate her needs. What I have learned along the way is that if you can keep them fed and the skull itself doesn't become incompatible with life they are ok after a year of age with their special needs met

  • @backwoodsbadass7651
    @backwoodsbadass7651 2 роки тому +1

    She should be employee of the month! Such care and compassion for a peep most would look over and ignore! Wonderful woman!

  • @jacobmiller4846
    @jacobmiller4846 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks for saving the chicken :)

  • @ninjadogs3389
    @ninjadogs3389 3 роки тому +6

    one thing I have heard from someone that had a cross beak chicken is it can help if you give them a deep source of food to plunge their beak into, the deepness of the food allows them to get food into their beak further back where the beak does touch since the tip is played apart.

  • @SpongeAddict-gw6mo
    @SpongeAddict-gw6mo 3 роки тому +6

    That’s so sweet she took care of buttons and bubbles

  • @rachelwhitehead6977
    @rachelwhitehead6977 3 роки тому +7

    Bless yall for taking bubbles!! That ending almost had me in tears....so happy mama took them in!!!💗

  • @tiken3394
    @tiken3394 3 роки тому +18

    She may have a crossbeak and she may be missing an eye, but that chicken is seriously so cute😭

  • @kennyhines6300
    @kennyhines6300 3 роки тому +1

    I have a cross beak hen named skeezer. She’s the sweetest! She so far hasn’t had to much trouble eating but just to be on the safe side at night I’ll check her crop to make sure it’s full. If not I’ll wet some chicken feed for her and hand feed her.She’s smaller than the rest of the flock but holds her own and does great. This video just melted my heart. Especially at the end seeing how the momma hen took right to Bubbles and Buttons. ❤️ Happy tears from a fellow pregnant lady!

  • @alexandramarkham8081
    @alexandramarkham8081 3 роки тому +3

    That's so cute! That's awesome that she took in the chicks.😊🐣

  • @patriciabeyer7824
    @patriciabeyer7824 3 роки тому +3

    🖐🏼 Hello.
    You have quite a variety of birds now. Your family obviously enjoys all of the animals. I hope you have a happy and healthy baby. 😍🥰

  • @TaylorLSelenaGfan
    @TaylorLSelenaGfan 3 роки тому +13

    i’ve been on a ‘White House on the Hill” channel binge for the past 3 days. I’ve already showed my roommate and 3 of my friends this channel. Your videos are so amazing! Informational, and full of positivity. It sincerely has made my days. Much appreciation from the east coast!

  • @Nixonfamilyfarm
    @Nixonfamilyfarm 3 роки тому +2

    Oh my gosh just the sweetest to see them tucked in with the other chicks!

  • @1happygal2bhere50
    @1happygal2bhere50 3 роки тому +3

    That mama is just such a sweetheart.

  • @axelcarrasco90
    @axelcarrasco90 3 роки тому +2

    That’s beautiful I was about to cry your family is incredible.

  • @sassafrass241
    @sassafrass241 3 роки тому +8

    It's ironic you got a chick from Tractor Supply. Morgan from Gold Shaw, was just taking them to task over their terrible new brooders. You guys and him are my favourite channels. Because you all care so much. Makes my heart happy.

    • @centralvalleygrower1106
      @centralvalleygrower1106 3 роки тому

      Nothing is wrong with those brooders! It’s the radiant heater that is too high and not enough heat. GQF Makes The Same Ones With Heat Bulbs Built In. I Prefer The Heat Lamps in those brooders.

  • @SarahandMarek
    @SarahandMarek 3 роки тому +6

    Absolutely love this inside look into your farm life ❤️ so happy you decided to take bubbles in 🐥please don't ever stop making your videos! 🤗

  • @durangoaquariumgirl5643
    @durangoaquariumgirl5643 3 роки тому +1

    That's really nice of you to give that little one a mom, and a safe place to grow up! I hope bubbles thrives.

  • @JF-hz9ig
    @JF-hz9ig 3 роки тому +2

    Something tells me Bubbles will have an exceptional life with lots of love💜

  • @justplaayinq8723
    @justplaayinq8723 3 роки тому

    It’s so nice when ur sad and then u remember u have a pet that’s tiny and fluffy that u can hug 🤗

  • @sierrabloemsma
    @sierrabloemsma 3 роки тому +25

    All of your animals are so adorable 🤩

    • @abcd1234jason
      @abcd1234jason 3 роки тому

      Apart from the cow she is skinny

    • @whitehouseonthehill
      @whitehouseonthehill  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Sierra!

    • @adolfochavez9350
      @adolfochavez9350 3 роки тому

      @@abcd1234jason the cow isn't skinny, that's how cows look

    • @abcd1234jason
      @abcd1234jason 3 роки тому

      Adolfo Chávez no it's not how they look, also why did the cow not get pregnant? Because it's not in a healthy condition

    • @jackbenz5709
      @jackbenz5709 3 роки тому

      @@whitehouseonthehill I cut open an egg thinking it was dead but there's a chick in there still alive, do I seal it? Or see if it survives?

  • @tracybowling97
    @tracybowling97 3 роки тому +1

    Awww. Everyone on the farm looks happy and content.

  • @TheBeccaMew
    @TheBeccaMew 3 роки тому +1

    I have a sweet little black silkie crossbeak named Betty. So far, she's eating well enough on her own and taking no grief from her flockmates. I think she believes herself to be the largest one there.

  • @user-mb7cw1ni2f
    @user-mb7cw1ni2f 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for being a wonderful breeder of these beautiful animals

  • @tacitohomestead4851
    @tacitohomestead4851 3 роки тому +2

    this is so sweet! i love how you gave him a second chance! love your videos, have a nice day!

  • @Tzarina8472
    @Tzarina8472 3 роки тому +4

    I felt so happy when I saw that Bubbles and Buttons were accepted by their new mama.

  • @darlouthia5153
    @darlouthia5153 3 роки тому +4

    Such a sweet story. Becky is amazing!!! She really does it all 👍

  • @le-0ne
    @le-0ne 3 роки тому +16

    You guys are so good to the animals always :')

  • @Lindseyisloony
    @Lindseyisloony 3 роки тому +3

    Baby Bubbles looks like she feels content with her new mom and siblings =)

  • @pennydaytreasures8173
    @pennydaytreasures8173 3 роки тому +1

    Last year we were able to buy 3 acres across our driveway. The lot came up for sale last spring and we finally closed in August. Our goal was to buy it so we could start a small chicken (bird) farm. This spring we picked up our first chicks! We said we will get 6.... well we have 9 😊 I mean if you have 6 why not have 9😁. We have 1 that is 3 weeks old, 6 that are 1.5 weeks old and 2 that are 4 days old.
    My husband will buy a chicken coop kit today. We are super excited to watch our chicks grow and start this new adventure. Can’t wait to go out everyday to take care of them and pick up eggs. I’m excited to share eggs with our neighbors too. I can’t wait to see what our girls end up looking like and the colors of eggs we get.
    I’ve been watching your channel for (almost) a couple of years and just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration to do this. Also it’s been fun to watch your little family grow. The boys are getting so big!
    Congratulations on your new members, I hope bubbles lives a long and happy life on your farm

  • @LisaMarie-rh5yn
    @LisaMarie-rh5yn 3 роки тому

    Your kids are so precious. I'm forgetting the youngest's name, but I couldn't believe when he understood to spread his arms & heard the chickens out the door! 🤗🤓 That was amazing! But you know what, as I think about it he's always been that quiet, but very sensitive & observant little child. so sweet.

  • @ladydragon3648
    @ladydragon3648 3 роки тому +3

    Glad to see she took in them 2 baby's.

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 3 роки тому +1

    Aww I love that the mama hen took in both chicks

  • @minecraftmodster2400
    @minecraftmodster2400 3 роки тому +1

    Your gonna make a great future with all of those animals and bees!😀

  • @robertbeining141
    @robertbeining141 3 роки тому

    Really beautiful. I envy you folks. It's hard work, but the quality of life you are providing your children, family, and your birds, bees and livestock is so cool.

  • @lilblacklamb222
    @lilblacklamb222 3 роки тому +7

    Your channel is such a nice break from the pandemic EVERYTHING. Its nice that you don't talk about it. ❤

  • @joycerandall7881
    @joycerandall7881 3 роки тому +1

    you have beautiful birds. And the emus rock!

  • @debrabeam5474
    @debrabeam5474 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for taking the chicks in. I'm so glad she has accepted them and going to take care of the 2 chicks along with hers.

  • @jessiewatson9515
    @jessiewatson9515 3 роки тому +1

    With all of Morgan Golds 🐥work to get Tractor Supply to change their ways on brooding ... I think that young lady needs a pat on the back for going above and beyond to get the best for that chick ! Bubbles will be so happy with you guys ! ❤️

  • @eatwhatukiii2532
    @eatwhatukiii2532 3 роки тому

    FB no longer allows animal rehoming/selling ads, which makes it difficult for people to find homes for animals. (Some groups are still allowing animal ads but when they get discovered the entire group gets deleted, unfortunately).
    This cute little chick seems to adapting well to her challenges and will probably cope fine with life without any extra care aside from keeping her beak trimmed if there is overgrowth. Hopefully the beak doesn’t deviate to badly as she grows. Some handicapped birds (animals) need support and daily TLC so require a home that’s truly devoted to their daily supportive care. Not everyone can provide that, so lots of people need to find new homes for them.
    Thank you for taking her in. ❤️

  • @jerrysugarav
    @jerrysugarav 3 роки тому +17

    Can you please turn on the automatic closed captions? I'm hard of hearing and the parts of the video without captions are really impossible for me. I'm sure you have other hearing impaired viewers who would benefit.

    • @shinu1923
      @shinu1923 3 роки тому +1

      I have auditory processing disorder and I feel ya, I can hear that people are talking but I have NO idea what they are saying, might as well be speaking another language.

  • @Astronomemereal
    @Astronomemereal 3 роки тому +10

    I didn't know it could affect chickens as well! That's really nice! Keep going!

  • @LauraCourtneyette
    @LauraCourtneyette 3 роки тому +4

    You have some really stunning looking chickens - my goodness! 💜

  • @alicornish2740
    @alicornish2740 3 роки тому +3

    Such a beautiful chick :) your an incredible family!

  • @bobbiemooser7417
    @bobbiemooser7417 3 роки тому

    You have the prettiest birds I’ve ever seen.❤️👵🏻❤️

  • @nahnisjourney1406
    @nahnisjourney1406 3 роки тому

    You have the most beautiful birds ever.

  • @rose84media56
    @rose84media56 3 роки тому +1

    Aww go Wu! Good Momma taking in the new babies. Bubbles is adorable I hope he/she does well.

  • @barbarafelcan8012
    @barbarafelcan8012 3 роки тому

    I have a chick I hatched out in February is a match to bubbles, he was born upside down from hen who lays big blue eggs. Blue bird of happiness we call him feed a lot of mash food and baby food for proteins strained meats and egg yolk has survived wonderfully and has quite a attitude now just started to crow. Lucky can see out of the one eye and cross beak too. He knows he is loved all they need quite a character. Do need special care safe environment or get pecked on helps to have buddy. LOL to bubbles and his new family so glad hen took her in.

  • @nibbledrake14
    @nibbledrake14 3 роки тому +5

    treemu deserves more appreciation

  • @juliaharris7240
    @juliaharris7240 3 роки тому +1

    The guy over at A Chick Called Albert had a video with a cross beak that he was able to help as his beak grew. If you haven't seen it I definitely recommend checking it out! He's really amazing at helping special need birds

  • @sherryb9355
    @sherryb9355 3 роки тому +4

    Your boys are getting so big. Growing like weeds😁

  • @MamaTtoB-P
    @MamaTtoB-P 3 роки тому +2

    Very cool video. Prayers for the new chicks to do well, actually all your animals. God bless

  • @justicebeginstoshine8069
    @justicebeginstoshine8069 3 роки тому

    That's a good farmer and a a good mother hen ♥️

  • @scaryzslayer7173
    @scaryzslayer7173 3 роки тому +1

    I just had mine hatch I'm so happy 😊

  • @Alexis-zh1ml
    @Alexis-zh1ml 3 роки тому

    It’s so nice how you care for any of your animals❤️

  • @lillianperry6451
    @lillianperry6451 3 роки тому

    Love all your birds. You take really good care of them.

  • @harolddiaz8081
    @harolddiaz8081 3 роки тому +2

    I found myself smiling through the whole video

  • @darkerthanblackk1
    @darkerthanblackk1 3 роки тому

    I once met a one eyed dog named Winkie.. always thought that was the cutest name ever.

  • @briecheese2523
    @briecheese2523 3 роки тому +3

    The sounds of these animals would be much more enjoyable in the morning time rather than when its sleepy time

  • @leannepaxton5012
    @leannepaxton5012 3 роки тому +1

    Aww, what a sweet ending.
    I hope it all works out for them.
    Thank you for taking Bubbles in.

  • @cynthiahofer2903
    @cynthiahofer2903 2 роки тому

    Sweet story. I'm glad there are people like you.

  • @shaelynvandermeyde9428
    @shaelynvandermeyde9428 3 роки тому +1

    This is so sweet, I love what you guys do, you help so many animals even if they attack you or try to get away ❤️

  • @birdlover8992
    @birdlover8992 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your kindness toward these animals...GOD bless you and your Family❤

  • @youraveragecapybaraworship6330
    @youraveragecapybaraworship6330 3 роки тому +1

    She made the right choice

  • @LoonaBolti
    @LoonaBolti 3 роки тому +3

    Last year, we received a RIR without ANY eyes. I took her home. She lived for a few months before something happened to her and she died. I miss my little girl

  • @hct1805
    @hct1805 3 роки тому +1

    This just melts my heart 😭❤️

  • @auburnhillhomestead6565
    @auburnhillhomestead6565 3 роки тому +1

    So glad buttons and bubbles got adopted by the Silkie mama!

  • @canadianjett3057
    @canadianjett3057 3 роки тому +15

    More important than whatever else I was watching XD

  • @zuziiice8907
    @zuziiice8907 3 роки тому +3

    Owner: lets see if you adopted 'em.
    Hen: do you mind, i'm trying to nap. 😑

  • @julianash2206
    @julianash2206 3 роки тому

    What a lovley family of animals you have

  • @dierks-caspers8176
    @dierks-caspers8176 3 роки тому +12

    Having a very bad day and you guys make it 100 percent better 🥺

  • @cartercregger7789
    @cartercregger7789 3 роки тому

    Elayna is such an amazing person and so are y’all for taking in bubble and buttons

  • @jorgefranco6277
    @jorgefranco6277 3 роки тому +2

    God bless you guys 🙏❤️

  • @SixBlindKids
    @SixBlindKids 3 роки тому

    Loved your son’s attention as he was meeting Bubbles for the first time. Very special moment. ❤️. Sweet how Woo took them in.

  • @mummat.t3907
    @mummat.t3907 2 роки тому

    All your animals are so beautifully happy and healthy.. my 5 year old loves watching ur channel and ur boys x
    real life angels 😇

  • @barbarahouk1983
    @barbarahouk1983 3 роки тому +1

    Great that you are taking in this chicken.
    I really enjoyed your youngest interest in the chicken.
    Becky is really looking good. This pregnancy looks like it is going well. I hope you too get the girl she wants but most importantly the infant born be healthy, girl or boy.
    The farm looks good this spring.

  • @janeblackwell5228
    @janeblackwell5228 3 роки тому +1

    so sweet!

  • @bakon3226
    @bakon3226 3 роки тому

    I haven’t seen you in years, this brings back memories.

  • @tamarawant8286
    @tamarawant8286 3 роки тому

    i enjoy seeing the diversity you have on your farm

  • @barbiedahl958
    @barbiedahl958 3 роки тому

    I want to cry...Bubbles and Buttons have become part of one of my favorite familys.I send Bubbles my prayers..she makes me so sad.love to all.Becky looks great with her baby bump.night night.

  • @nimadaneshvar9404
    @nimadaneshvar9404 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing your lovely family homestead

  • @MamaBear_2629
    @MamaBear_2629 3 роки тому

    So very sweet! It’s so amazing to see animals are so selfless! A mom’s instinct is to care for, no matter the species! That’s so amazing to see the mama hen caring for Bubbles and Buttons, makes my heart so full! 💞 yay mama!

  • @sined911
    @sined911 3 роки тому

    Your littlest one is so observant. So cute how he’s always hanging out with Jake watching everything

  • @tanyajenkins919
    @tanyajenkins919 3 роки тому

    I always admire you guys with all the beautiful rare and beautiful birds. I'm a chicken lover I also like other poultry but my patio is chickens I had to due to health give up all my birds . So I live through others like you guys .

  • @whereisamikz2753
    @whereisamikz2753 3 роки тому +1

    I can't wait until I open up my youtube feed to see the completed aviary. You all are awesome!

  • @rebeccahess2233
    @rebeccahess2233 3 роки тому +1

    Awe what a good momma.

  • @loveroofreemusic
    @loveroofreemusic 3 роки тому +1

    god bless this chicken I hop it lives a long happy life pls don’t kill him

    • @jackpitt8316
      @jackpitt8316 3 роки тому +1

      I can't imagine them doing that unless it would have a really bad life but this one doesn't seem to be going to have a bad quality of life

  • @brandonboulton2776
    @brandonboulton2776 3 роки тому +1

    That Jersey is beautiful. Looks healthy and happy.

    • @abcd1234jason
      @abcd1234jason 3 роки тому

      What? The skinny thing he's milking is looking sickly

    • @brandonboulton2776
      @brandonboulton2776 3 роки тому

      @@abcd1234jason I disagree. She looks full of vibrant energy and not emaciated or neglected. Alert not alarmed. A good eye for effective animal husbandry you do not have sir.

    • @abcd1234jason
      @abcd1234jason 3 роки тому

      brandon boulton lol and what is the reason she didn't get back in calf? She has a body score of 2 for breeding a cow it needs to be at least a 3 for successful conception, I was born raised and now I dairy farm in New Zealand on 90% grass fed system, also they want to buy another cow why? Because they have milked that cow for all she's worth!!! Dry her off and let her rest

  • @ambergrizzell8385
    @ambergrizzell8385 3 роки тому +1

    Cant wait to watch them grow. So cute

  • @cosmicgoatlady6957
    @cosmicgoatlady6957 3 роки тому +3

    You can trim the lower beck quite a bit to improve the overlap.