Bathing a Silkie Chicken

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7 жыл бұрын

Gary the Silkie chicken is a dirty bird! She was playing in the mud, then had the unfortunate mishap of getting pooped on. Watch as Gary gets her own personal chicken spa day, complete with treats at the end.
*Yes, Gary is a hen.
Gary unfortunately passed shortly after this video was filmed. She was unique with a full personality that was unbecoming in a chicken. She will be sorely missed.
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@soph3a1738 4 жыл бұрын

i was NOT ready for that plot twist

@jennifermenth-pavel1260 4 жыл бұрын

That is the sweetest video and the saddest ending. I am so sorry to hear that you lost her, she was such a little darling. 😢

@KathleenMartinez-bj4lf Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. She was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@AliKhan12345 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. You bathing him was the cutest thing ever. Man why are the cutest things always the most vulnerable? I’m in grievance right now since we also lost a silkie to some neighbors dogs, and even worse, we saved it too late and saw it dying. It was our only silkie, all are others are regular chickens. So yeah... that brought me here. I truly hope we can be reunited with our pets in silkie heaven, or if you don’t believe in that, then at least we know they’re no longer in physical pain. Sigh... life is really tough. I wish you and all your other livestock the best, looks like you have a thriving chicken coop going on there. All the best !

@mmdehnmm 4 жыл бұрын

I just lost my white silkie this morning to a hawk! Her name was Fiona and she was beautiful. I screamed and cried when I saw the hawk take her. She will be missed 😢

@hunterreames2150 7 жыл бұрын

She's calmer than my dog

@utbsks5078 7 жыл бұрын

What a little lover she was. She blessed your family with her sweet little spirit and in turn, you loved her and made her life worthwhile.

@Success_Strategies2024 Жыл бұрын

Omg I was not ready for that ending 😭😭😭

@Guildbrookfarm Жыл бұрын

Neither were we.

@ronoconnor8971 Жыл бұрын

We have a couple silkies, and just love the cooing they make. We really love them

@theahigham4131 5 жыл бұрын

✝️Rest In Peace Gary, she was a stunning chicken and inspired my mother and I to get silkies so thank you! Video was lovely, we love watching you!

@cristyv Жыл бұрын

I am sorry for your loss. We loss our two beautiful silkies to a fox and we were devastated. Again, I am sorry for your loss.

@TerrilianReya 7 жыл бұрын

I loved the gentle kindness in your hands and your reassuring voice. I'm very sorry for your family's loss.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@flowergirl3438 7 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I loved the video showing how sweet and calm she was with a bath, she was so trusting of you. Then the end just made my heart break over the loss of your sweet girl. I am so sorry, it is heartbreaking to lose a pet because they are family. I'm getting one day old bantams in July and one of them is a silkie and I want to thank you for all the information you share about keeping chickens. I pray that God will heal your saddened heart and that you will find comfort knowing that you provide a wonderful life for these chickens.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

She was a sweet chicken for sure! Thanks for watching and good luck with your bantams :0)

@loucee222 7 жыл бұрын

I believe Gary had a sweet life and enjoyed your kindness. She seemed to love her spa day and your gentle treatment. All any of us have is today, and who knows the future? Thanks for sharing!

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

So very true

@aspenostrom4015 6 жыл бұрын

*discovers 1 year late* Aw nooo! I'm so sorry about Gary! I was watching the video thinking of how adorable and well behaved she was. I'm sorry to hear of her loss. ='( Thanks for the tips, though. I've been wanting to bathe my little silkie. She's got a beard, too, which gets super dirty!

@theresad6990 7 жыл бұрын

Awww! So sorry to hear about Gary! She seemed like a sweet bird. I can't believe how mellow she was when you were washing and drying her. I was expecting that to be a chaotic scene. I'm glad you still posted the video. -All the best ~ Theresa

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+T D - Thanks. She was a gentle sweet bird. This happened a month ago and took me this long to sit down and edit it.

@crarls27 7 жыл бұрын

Her cute little noises are too much! Thanks for sharing this good memory of her and sorry for your loss.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+Catigue She was pretty quiet and just "meeped". We will miss her

@joescott3393 6 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for the loss. I try to remind folk to cover their chicken yards. You can buy really cheap garden netting like for pea vines at any garden stores. They are 5'x20' for about $5. My chicken yard is completely covered with 2" chicken wire. A lot more expensive but I know my chickens are safe. God Bless Joe

@Guildbrookfarm 6 жыл бұрын

We use mason line now - works great

@joescott3393 6 жыл бұрын

Yes that will work. The eagles and hawks can see it and know they will be tangled so they do not even try. God Bless Joe

@bignbuilds3209 Жыл бұрын

I am just starting my silkie journey they are 6 weeks old and i have 5 .. losing one will hurt as they are more than just chickens.. xx we love them xx sorry for your loss .

@cuevakim Жыл бұрын

Aww. I’m so sorry. Thank you for the video. She was beautiful. And your honesty about losing her i totally respect. Most of us have lost a chicken due to hawks, or other predators and it’s heartbreaking.

@ayshanajim5266 3 жыл бұрын

We lost our silkie chicken to a hawk just yesterday. It was very sad and heartbreaking that we couldn’t save her. The hawk had already choked and killed Koko by the time we could get to her, she had already died. RIP to all the chickens lost because of hawks.

@Fritz0616 7 жыл бұрын

Brought tears to my eyes hearing you lost your silkie.. Hugs...it's hard when you become attached to your chickens..My chickens free range and a coyote got my Mr Roo right on our front lawn and he was the size of a Turkey..I loved my Mr Roo so much I cried for days.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+Brenda Neer I'm sorry for your roo. It is hard when you get attached - or even when you aren't. Nature is terrible sometimes

@jas2627 5 жыл бұрын

So sad about Gary! Thank you for sharing the video. Now, we will always remember Gary’s spa day. She lived a good life.

@MommyDelia2 5 жыл бұрын

She’s so cute. Poor Gary she was soo cute

@jessicalowe7251 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this video so much I named my white Silkie female Gary. She’s the sweetest thing ever.

@Guildbrookfarm 5 жыл бұрын

I love this ❤️

@zacapa1 6 жыл бұрын

Awww... 😢😢😢 I have a Silkie too and that just broke my heart, sorry for your loss.

@EverythingEverywhereAllOver 2 жыл бұрын

this was a massive plot twist in the end

@fratslop 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, definitely didn't see that plot twist coming. Fully devastated. Sorry for your loss...

@gabrieldiaz292 5 жыл бұрын

Im sorry for your loss... Gary was beautiful!!!! very nice video. :)

@ImLisaMoore 2 жыл бұрын

Why am I sitting here watching someone bath and blow dry a chicken? Omg.

@Guildbrookfarm 2 жыл бұрын

Because it’s entertaining and cable tv sucks! 🤣

@ImLisaMoore 2 жыл бұрын

@@Guildbrookfarm yeah I don't watch TV very much. Using only in passing by. I ordered my first silkies yesterday so I'm watching everything I can find on them now.

@christinebrush530 7 жыл бұрын

aaaaw. I am soooo sorry. It is never easy losing an animal friend. I hold you in my heart. Thank you for sharing her with us.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

She will be missed

@r1verman 6 жыл бұрын

So sad for your loss. She seemed very much loved. I love Silkies.

@AlternativeHomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Gary. He could see the emotion on your face trying to hold back the tears. I just about started crying myself it’s just so sad. As I was watching you bathe her I thought oh I want a white chicken soaking and then after hearing the rest of your story I decided against getting a white bird.

@harriett7967 4 жыл бұрын

In an area like that it's normal to have the top fenced off too. You can still have your white chicken. Make sure that the pen as a whole is sturdy enough to keep out any foxes, coyotes, wolves, snakes, etc. Depends upon where you live.

@natashakeogh5910 4 жыл бұрын

We only just got a chicken, we found her running around in the wild, having escaped from her owners, and we couldn’t find them,, so now we can keep her. She’s really dirty, so thankyou.

@vippiggygirl8926 6 жыл бұрын

So Sorry, Hartbraking! She was a true supperstair, my four year loves this video. Plus it's lovely to see you and your family caring and loving your chicken. Many thanks for this beautiful video.

@lilibetcs1509 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about Gary. She had a great life with you! She was so loved!

@rpb638183 5 жыл бұрын

Aren't you glad you have this memory recorded for prosperity? Cute video!

@katiemarks2445 4 жыл бұрын

I got three silkie chickens a couple hours ago

@charmh.422 4 жыл бұрын

My silkie Sugar passed away this year. We gave her a good life too. Silkies make great pets. Gary looked like she was well cared for.

@ginnyclement6129 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh!! That's a bummer of a loss! I am so sorry. I have bearded sultans and polish hens so i will be using your tips for Gary on bathing. Thank you!

@shawneeward2570 6 жыл бұрын

Nooooo not Gary! This is the first video I watched of her and I am so sad that you lost her to hawks. Silkies are beautiful. Poor baby.

@TheFantasticFox822 6 жыл бұрын

Noooooooo Gary I’m sooo sad!

@aniovakimyan3258 6 жыл бұрын

Shawnee Ward what no way! 😢

@pattikemp-gettmann9646 4 жыл бұрын

I got goose bumps after seeing how sweet then hearing she's gon. So sad🥺

@heidigibbons1207 6 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss. Chickens are cool each their own personality quite loveable

@hijabimama2552 5 жыл бұрын

Our old silkie "onion" would get dirty and after a rain looked especially terrible but after a day or 2 she was clean and fluffy all on her own

@benjaminhughes-brown3037 5 жыл бұрын

Hijabi Mama aw cute

@benjaminhughes-brown3037 5 жыл бұрын

Wow*

@jacquelinepincins1415 6 жыл бұрын

She was so sweet! RIP Gary. So sorry for the loss.

@_Lightning_Dog_ 5 жыл бұрын

Silkies are the sweetest things. I have 13 ❤️ Thanks for showing bathtime.

@melissamorgan3091 Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for the loss of your Silkie Gary. I, too live in the country with Hawks. I have found that if you hang old reflective CDs in your trees around your coop and the areas that the chickens roam, it keeps the Hawks away. The reflection of the sun on the CD as it twirls, throws out a flashing light. I haven't had issues with Hawks for the last 5 years. The CD will lose its reflection over time and will need to be replaced. I hope this helps.

@carolynv3530 7 жыл бұрын

That's amazing, I never thought a chicken would allow all that handling, let alone blow drying. She has such a little voice... oh no... just saw the end. RIP Gary

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

She was a sweetheart!

@hankcoulston3968 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about Gary She really was trusting and given good life as I seen you interact with her.

@laurabrowning924 7 жыл бұрын

So sorry I know you loved Gary... it was one last way you got to show her how much you cared... I'm bawling like a baby.. I'm so sorry...

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you :`(

@vain_x 3 жыл бұрын

What a terrible ending to such a beautiful video.

@olgabusch9184 7 жыл бұрын

Aww Gray was such an adorable loving pet. So sorry about your lost

@deloresd6996 4 жыл бұрын

so sorry to hear she passed away beautiful baby

@marythibault9032 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Gary

@713unclebill 5 жыл бұрын

You are doing a super job getting her clean from the to the front

@makenabamsey9909 5 жыл бұрын

It was such a nice video... until the end! I'm so sad now

@josephatterberry5118 6 жыл бұрын

sorry for your loss....it's always hard loosing friends

@maddicatxo 7 жыл бұрын

So sorry about Gary 😔 She was so adorable, didn't know you could give a chicken a bath. I want a silkie!

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

They are so much fun to have!

@Basil-cp7em 4 жыл бұрын

Omg, just watched this and such a sad ending 😥

@dormandavis2767 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like she enjoys the bath.

@justrisa1 7 жыл бұрын

omgosh! first I'm like ohhh, how awesome, look at her...go ahead Gary, "shake your tail feathers" girl, lol....the other chick-a-dees will be jealous, hahahaha. Then, the bad news, no more Gary! Taken...by a "fly-by" Hawk, no less! My condolences to the whole family for your loss. I just want to mention that I love how gentle you were with her in bath time, I love how the girls handled her and your Partner fed her by hand. You guys really love your pets. I felt bad to go hit the 'like' button, cause I did not like how it ended for her, but know that I loved how you handled her. Yes, I would love to see more videos like this. Thanks for sharing. Lots of love and hugs....Marissa

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

Yes she was very much loved and taken good care of. We will miss her

@lynnehalbert 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss! I have other chickens but just purchased 2 little dirty silkies and had to bathe them. I have them in an enclosed run. Silkies are so precious. Hugs!

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

They are so sweet

@jopo4909 5 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your lost ..

@narellefoster7126 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Gary :(

@joleneshipley330 4 жыл бұрын

Dawn dish soap is also good for bathing

@SlingsAxes 7 жыл бұрын

It is nice to see how lovingly you treat your bird.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+SlingsAxes She was more pet than bird. We loved her

@Christina.Bassford Жыл бұрын

I would think a nice spa day would be a wonderful boredom buster! What a sweet baby.❤❤❤

@sherryporsch9349 5 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. RIP Gary

@kevinbaas8443 2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss 😔🐓

@melindahester7715 7 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to your channel. I was so sorry to see about you little Gary. Good memories. She was a lucky lil chicken to have you. Dr Bronner baths. I wiuld have never known to do that. Again our sincerest condolences. Pets steal a piece of our hearts

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

Ya she was a sweetheart. Thanks for commenting

@royparman1498 7 жыл бұрын

Condolences for your loss... she took the bathing and blow-drying with such a calm dignity.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

She surprisingly loved it!

@lisakelly9014 4 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that :(

@tigglebiddys 6 жыл бұрын

very well behaved chicken

@tinahindi 5 жыл бұрын

Ugh! I had 3 silkies and one by one they were taken. I cried and said no more, but here we go again. I got another a nicer chicken coop, and two silkies, so we will see how it goes. the video is so cute.

@kroakie4 4 жыл бұрын

You could always keep them in a crate inside the house at night.

@jkhenderson1 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about your loss. What a sweet girl.

@shirleysunshine3319 6 жыл бұрын

So sorry you lost her.

@songokuh2111 6 жыл бұрын

It's a pity that she was hunted by a falcon, but better this than to die for a slow long disease. Two of my 3 budgies (the females) died for different diseases. It was very sad... :(

@yvetteboheme2789 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that.

@soleil5923 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry about Gary, she was such a beautiful cute silkie :'( Rest in peace Gary...

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@soleil5923 7 жыл бұрын

Don't blame yourself for it, nature can be so cruel at times, just remember your fans are always here for you. God bless

@sofiaeventing3362 5 жыл бұрын

I had a silkie named Marble. She was the cutest thing ever. She would come up to you in the coop. Then one day a weasel came in and killed her. I cried for a week. I miss her so much😭😭

@salinamartin8711 Ай бұрын

I just noticed this was 7 years old! I got 4 Easter Egger chicks this year. Two for me and 2 for another chicken friend. She has silkies and this year they got broody so she surprised me with 2. I am so excited to have them! I have 9 regular chickens so these are going to be pets! Just hoping for hens but doesn't matter if they are bachelor roos! One is quite a character so much that I haven't named it yet. But I am definitely naming this chick Gary! Great video!

@crawfordhomestead8872 7 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss on Gary, we have many chickens as well and consider them part of the family. This video made me laugh and cry! Silkies are the best docile breed for sure. Looking forward to your 2017 videos!

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@robertbarger6244 4 жыл бұрын

This is Anita Barger: I'm so sorry about the loss of your little Gary. That's my brothers name. I checked out your video because I'm interested in silkies. My Vet has silkies and I've heard him talk about them. The video was Great! Thank you for posting

@sandimoran1562 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I'm so sad. Poor little Gary. 😭😭😭😭

@llisamac63 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Gary knew she was loved! We have talked about getting chickens in the spring and doing the moveable tractor, but I don't know. My eyes are still leaking from your loss. I'm not sure I'm cut out for that kind of outcome.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

I have a followup video coming out as well which is directed more at to-be-chicken owners. Chickens are worth it, but you have to expect there will be death, in all kinds of forms. She will be missed

@llisamac63 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I very much look forward to that and all of your other videos. You guys make an awesome team! :)

@michelebryant4644 7 жыл бұрын

This is sooo sweet. I have never seen anyone wash a live chicken! So sad to hear you lost your Silkie! Thanks for sharing. 😢

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+Michele Bryant She loved it too

@DuncanCunningham 7 жыл бұрын

Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living we gave one of our chickens a butt shower and she was just as gentle but we didn't bust out the hair dryer, we did the best with towels and wood shavings but it was warm and dry so we know she'd be ok if we missed something. I was amazed how well "Gary" put up with the dryer, already in a strange place (indoors and water) she must have been very trusting of you, always handled with gentleness and love.

@miamisweets 7 жыл бұрын

Gary almost seemed like she liked it! :) So fun to watch!

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+miamisweets She did. When I was blowing her dry she almost went to sleep

@miamisweets 7 жыл бұрын

Oh no, I just saw the end, had no idea what happened, so sorry to hear :( . She was such a joy to watch, we just loved seeing the beautiful relationship you all had. Wishing you all peace in your hearts, you gave her a wonderful life.

@marleneguth4784 7 жыл бұрын

Gary is one lucky bird. You are a loving lady!!

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+Marlene Guth We like to think she had good life while with us

@duskydon 5 жыл бұрын

For hawks: Stretch 1/4"cable ten feet apart 6 to 8 feet off the ground, Two or three and hawks and owls will avoid the area. The cable can be 100' long . Use three and keep 20' X 100' free of flying birds.

@amandaskitchengarden1238 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, you are a good chicken mama. I am so sorry you lost little Gary, I'm all choked up now :(

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+Amanda Tether's End Homestead Thank you

@casehomestead1930 6 жыл бұрын

Really sorry to hear about your hen Gary. I just started on silkies cause someone gave me a few and their a bit older and so was nice to get some info on bathing them....So...thanks for sharing good info!! I was wondering about how long it took to blow dry alternating cold/hot????

@wabisabi48 5 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear of your loosing Gary. Please let me share my tip on keeping birds away from gardens/berries and flocks. Recently I had a hawk circling so I put old cd/dvd's on poles etc making them point to the sky (laser side up) the reflection makes the birds unable to focus and will not come down. I affixed them with a piece of window caulking stringy things, they face in different directions. It's a winner and LOL it's a freebie.Good luck I love your channel.

@Guildbrookfarm 5 жыл бұрын

We have tried them hanging and that didn’t work. What did work was strings above the run (this is an old video)...however that isn’t practical if they are free ranging. We may have to try the cds pointing up as we just recently lost 2 babies to a hawk. Thanks!

@sgtwolfi1760 4 жыл бұрын

im soo sorry abbout garry and you just made me more exited abbout my mun getting silkies once again i know by how she acted gary loved you

@TheThriftedPlanter Жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! I was so happy watching Gary then ughhhhhhh! So sorry you lost her

@DuncanCunningham 7 жыл бұрын

My son insists on a grave for our chickens. We have a growing area in our yard dedicated to chickens who we've lost. The only ones missing are the baby chicks that hawks take away. I try not to name any chickens. I call them all "chicken". We have 6 buff Orpington's in the Flock of 11, I can tell them all apart, the kids name the ones they can differentiate. On saying that I do cry when we lose one. I'm usually the only one crying though as I take the time to connect with them and cuddle the ones that let me. I don't know if its love they have for you but you know when they feel safe and comfortable around you and seek your affection ( and food) when they notice you, so that's close enough I suppose.

@Guildbrookfarm 7 жыл бұрын

+Duncan Cunningham I'm sorry for your loss as well. I think it's hard to not get attached at some level, no matter how hard you try not to. Thanks for commenting

@mikoria. 4 жыл бұрын

I used to have chickens but sadly they got eaten by foxes and one got injured by a friend's dog. I got really sad that night since the one that got hurt by the dog and died was my favourite and she was a grey Silkie chicken I loved them all so much ♥️♥️ rest in peace my babies 😌