Duckling thinks Baby Swan is her Mom

A Duckling had just hatched in my incubator when I got a call. A one day old Swanling needed my care. How the baby duck reacted to the baby swan was a big surprise, even to me after decades of raising baby birds.
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[@pandamaster8306]

Duckling: I can't wait till Im as big as my mom Swan: About that...

[@yapiolanda]

Panda Master O:) swans are bigger than ducks. :)

[@aldranzam3456]

Swan to human : I don't know how to tell her she's adopted... I've never dealt with anything like that, dad. Human : so about that-

[@kcofy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nilusharma6646]

@@aldranzam3456 pure gold joke

[@NR-uf4gs]

@@yapiolanda especially wild ducks 😂

[@GhalanSmokeScale]

Duckling: "I need an adult..." Swanling: "I need an adult..." Duckling: "But you are adult!" Swanling: "No... no, I'm not..."

[@roseandlilac7682]

Stop your ruining the cuteness please

[@SvenTviking]

Fuxsake, the term is “Cygnet”.

[@voxelfusion9894]

Quality TFS reference.

[@SvenTviking]

@Zia Niva A baby/immature swan is called a Cygnet.

[@spacedude5208]

@@SvenTviking good to know

[@sergeghoneim3951]

Congratulations on becoming a mother and a grandmother in one go.

[@georgewashington3555]

ahhahahahhaah

[@yasmimalves2269]

Primeira vez que vejo um feito desse ser instantâneo ahaha

[@paradoxpie_]

Bird logic is just: I see you when come out egg. You now officially mother

[@LB-zc9sz]

tiny swan sees giant adult man with a beard: ah yes of course, mommy!

[@finn596]

It makes the videos so much better if you just imagine the birds going "Ah yes mother is coming to warm me up the her beard"

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

The mommery

[@des-astre]

Everyone can be Mom.

[@NotHuman03]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ7LhH-AgdCYo80 ⬆️ What kind of duck is in this timelapse video of from duckling to duck? Its very strange.

[@Alfakkin]

So true

[@jollyjokress3852]

Baby swan be like: I feel a little bit overwhelmed! Baby duck: *MOOOOM!*

[@averagecalisthenicsguy1504]

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[@AnnemieM]

lol, all the responsibilities.

[@theonlybigsmoke]

lol ducks and chicks and ducklings and gooselings and swanlings.

[@WCStudioAltAcc]

Swan be like: I-IM NOT YOU FRICKIN MUM! THAT GUY IS- GOSH DARN IT

[@katherineleonowski7289]

I've always loved swans and ducks...these two just stole my ❤.....heaven is a muddy pond....such beautiful words...and especially with the right friends to share it with you!!! I wonder how long they stayed together????

[@phishcatt]

The duckie trying to fluff its feathers in its chest copying the Swan and not being able to reach might be the cutest thing I've seen 😍

[@thespermsharkthespermwhale1938]

wow indeed according to Mrs Nature when you see someone unable to reach something you want to help them so you find them cute.

[@Shojogurlp]

I literally fail to see how a baby swan was considered an "ugly duckling" in the story; it is TOO CUTE

[@marioncapriotti1514]

I think it's because adult birds are SO beautiful, the babies are often considered "so ugly, they're cute." Scrawny little necks, big swollen eyes that aren't open yet, goofy big feet and scruffy feathers -- they sure don't start out as beautiful as they will grow up to be.

[@JulieWallis1963]

I’m imagining the swan meets her life partner and says to him “we come as a pair”

[@kaitlando636]

😂

[@kiel71092]

You got the extra package with her

[@liltone9614]

69 likes noice

[@jessicamessica2271]

So Cute awww. But that would actually be quite normal in waterfowl. While swans and most types of ducks choose a specific partner to mate with ducks and swans live in flocks and never leave thier flockmates behind. They always stay in the same pond close by. I've even seen different types and species of ducks form friendships between eachother and I've even seen little ducks befriend huge Canada geese and be welcome in thier flock. I'm sure this swan and duck will be best friends swimming and flying together for life, so sweet awww

[@genowefagrazyna5815]

O,jak pięknie.!

[@kasehorizon243]

This video just makes me think "don't talk to me, my daughter, or my daughter's daughter ever again"

[@alicebirch3868]

Cant believe this only has 30 likes

[@mermaidseablue6222]

@@alicebirch3868 now 258 wow.

[@batman_555]

@@mermaidseablue6222 now 325 wow.

[@theaquaking4020]

What??? How?? What are you talking about

[@LunaMMN]

@Kase Horizon, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? 🤨 I don’t get it.

[@braveheartbob3473]

KZbin needs to be filled more with honest, wholesome stuff like this

[@bedrucducc]

6:54 when he carries away the swan the duckling was like NO MOMMY. So cute 🥰

[@sbshams8947]

the duckling could tell stories like: "My mother had me when she was 10 weeks old!"

[@zazilicious]

Everyone has mommy issues in this story 😂😂😂

[@aestheticallypleasing7184]

@@zazilicious haaaaa

[@emilyfisher7060]

We have got to get this teen mom crisis in our country under control

[@MaxToon_Official]

The Swan: "My mother is 9 times my size and has a beard"

[@anitat9447]

More like 30 times his size lol

[@SpectatorOfLife]

I just love how he doesnt care that hes in a muddy pond

[@Pleuntjejaja]

Fr, in the Netherlands we have a lot of this water and everyone swims in it (he’s Dutch)

[@daan9094]

@@Pleuntjejaja ik heb nog nooit in een sloot gezwommen fr

[@insignificantopinions3210]

did you see how he went in with shoes tho?

[@lnz971]

Disgusting…

[@tesha199]

He's not in danger of being eaten by a crocodile

[@eppiechan5673]

Grandpa + mom + daughter = 3 generations swimming in the heavenly pool. 💕💕💕

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

I have a gorgeous rescue duck. Her previous family fed her only white bread. Her feathers were in terrible condition. After a month of new diet, she changed colour to a glossy brown from a dirty beige. She has so much more energy. She's adorable ❤

[@domjonah4329]

"Hon! The neighbor's acting like a duck again!"

[@averagecalisthenicsguy1504]

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[@Birbzz]

Lol

[@anhtphung4666]

The way they both come over and jump on your body to take a sit is enough to make a grown man cry 😤

[@xmysef4920]

And that’s okay :)

[@youngmissalex9308]

*tears flow down in a graceful way*

[@prislaem3838]

I have never heard a Cygnet referred to as a swanling. That is adorable! And the way the duckling imprinted on it and thought it was it's mom? Priceless! They are just too precious, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@IfSoGirl88]

It's easier for non-native speakers to just say swanling. I'm never heard of cygnet before - waaaay to difficult lol

[@plumeria66]

It’s French.

[@bignoseman3031]

no offense but a cygnet sounds like the name of a robot

[@stephaqua1550]

Never heard swanling, cygnet is the correct term

[@olavwilhelm6843]

for god's sake let it be swanling and enjoy the video !!! it made me smile !!! who needs correct terms when pictures tell it all

[@patriciacorlew3752]

This man has the patience & kindness of Jesus Christ. I can watch this Chanel for hours. Thanks, Pat from Tennessee.

[@majoemathewnellary996]

The duckling thought the swanling was her mother, the swanling thought you were her mother. You wanna know what I think? I think this video is adorable!

[@EpicAndrew97]

400th like

[@majoemathewnellary996]

@@EpicAndrew97 Thank you my friend!

[@deaconfetundes7888]

And the human thought his mother was his mother but in fact he was adopted

[@teacupkitten7077]

Momception

[@newsflash476]

@@deaconfetundes7888 but the mother thinks that her mother was her mother but SHE was adopted 😱

[@cr1t_]

Parents: stop being on internet its bad and you learn nothing Me:

[@nobpyxl5389]

Lol

[@eldritchtourist]

Man imagine thinking an infinite hub of the planet's shared information has nothing educational to provide though, that'll never not be wild to me. It's the same as real life, it's not like everything you can experience is equally new and wholesome there either, totally depends on what you're doing.

[@aviolet3981]

Kid learns to call a cygnet a ‘swanling’. Parents: dammit, that’s not a word! Kid: oblivious forever to the dumbing down of society

[@slendrina86slendermanandsl48]

This is only tale, the animals arent like people, they are more lovable than us. Even the baby duckling doesnt know it looks different than the baby swan. They are so cute😍❤

[@jutamae7936]

So if you are the mommy to the swanling... then that makes you the grandma to the duckling, congratulations! ♥️

[@RealImpostor]

These videos always get me in a better mood

[@Peoplecool7]

Likewise

[@oreoorca7441]

Why do you comment on every video

[@muffincatz]

Yes me too :D

[@Ioneashani]

Cyan sus

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@@AChickCalledAlbert they are probably every where

[@christhebirb]

The dedication of this man to his animals is just incredible.

[@rocky-jy5nx]

Ikr

[@rocky-jy5nx]

@Are You Going To Do The 'Ora Ora' Thing? *Chinese*

[@suzettefaircloth7408]

@Are You Going To Do The 'Ora Ora' Thing? Listen bubba, not all Americans are barberians!! You need to grow up and stop stereotyping whole countries!!

[@ethanyang8702]

@@rocky-jy5nx Bro no need for that, anyone that's been starved would do so.

[@Chandavlogs645]

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[@ziyoungkang9172]

😊 A cute story of a swanling and duckling. I also love calling cygnets swanlings. They sound better. It was lovely to see their human dad is very caring. I could feel his affection and true love. Please share updates.

[@rogerkinard7446]

You, sir, are a GREAT HUMAN BEING and a wonderful role model for your daughters, and it is oh so obvious how much joy this pair of feathered friends brings to your life. Thank you !!!

[@ilithiophobicimbecile5789]

"heaven is a muddy pond", that is a quote to remember

[@theonlybigsmoke]

right such a good quote I wonder where it from.

[@dh2032]

@@theonlybigsmoke sound like more to do farm animal's like pigs or something!

[@tomaszkubiak6887]

as a person who is struggling with depression, this was so damn positive. thank you sir

[@deeplife7187]

Depression is not real!For me it isnt anymore i Was almost in a depression but i managed to GO through it with the help of my friends.Just try to do anything else but not thinking about your problem

[@moonstone4893]

@@deeplife7187 Depression is very much real and mindsets like yours do not help the problem.

[@deeplife7187]

@@moonstone4893 this is The best mindset you have no idea The only way you can get through it fast is doing anything but think about it with some help of course

[@pl5304]

Yep there's something we forget there's hope ;) my mom who was crying almost every day, looking quite sad all the time and generally quite depressed found a reason to smile all the time, a little dog 🐕 it makes her laugh and I know she will always take care of the dog super good, because it was a very thought choice and she was already taking care so much since a couple of years of the dog of her colleague except that she was not the one bringing it home. Goose, turkey, birds in general are also amazing pets that give a lot of love and laugh

[@marikawaldraff8223]

You can look at this Video everytime! Best wishes to you!

[@spacecat3198]

They either see it as a mother or a bigger brother/sister. But the bearded man is really their Mum. :D I’ve never see such dedication to raising birds. You do it all properly to the point you went for a swim to teach them. Brilliant.

[@Emu-emu]

1:58 the cutest run I’ve ever seen 😂❤

[@Yourfavpaloma]

The duckling is like a sidekick In training

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

"Let a youngling see you after it's born and they'll imprint on you. But let two younglings see each other after they're born, and they'll imprint on each other." -Mildred Laury Swillings, 1894

[@-elliott-averagedragonenjo1812]

I also love the how to train your dragon concept art

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

@@-elliott-averagedragonenjo1812 What? Where's the context?

[@-elliott-averagedragonenjo1812]

@@pifflesomepuffnadder855 your pfp dude..

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@@-elliott-averagedragonenjo1812 Username checks out. ;3

[@lyricskaraokesongs3713]

Incredible. The big mama who is actually a Dada and the small Cygnet, who appears like a big mama to the duckling...oh my. Pure joy to watch all these three species together. Very kind mama though.

[@fadetoblond]

I'm a year late to this beautiful party, but this video made my day so perfect. That is incredibly precious to see them both grow up, and dad taking such good care of them. I hope they're still with you now. ❤

[@matil7880]

Damn that was a good ending, swimming with both of them.

[@morningqueens7766]

But it does beg the question whether he left them there or took them back

[@Funtastik25]

@@morningqueens7766 lol minds getting darker there

[@kaitlando636]

Lol

[@Zed9659]

They got home in the evening, royally cuz who would leave their mom

[@Flowesomecat]

@@Zed9659 yup, they already assumed the man was their mom

[@avishi.v5736]

"Heaven is a muddy pool" -ACCA aka the best quote ever said 😆

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New t-shirt slogan!

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@@kathleenlambert4961 yeah!

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Who is going to make them? All proceeds go to Alwyn Wils to take care of all his little friends :)

[@user-vw2wq3wl3h]

❤ heart strings pulled for sure. Thank you for all your kindness and support to all animals.

[@kimboss8721]

If you weren't neighbor I'd be there All the time!L Lol

[@Jami-vm1zv]

Swan babies sure are beautiful...almost like they've been airbrushed. It's amazing that they only get more beautiful as they grow up.

[@ultratoa]

This channel has given me a new appreciation of ducks and swans!

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This is a point that usually gets underappreciated for this channel- the amazing cinematography with the dynamic camera angles always great at portraying the action. It's seamlessness brings the videos together.

[@Julia-gv3ng]

Agree with you

[@louievito5701]

The great choice of fitting music as well.

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[@mjoeama]

@@louievito5701 i agree, but imagine how much more stupid this video would be if it had rap music.

[@clarahilairetessier5431]

So you have become the grandmother to the duckling 🤣🤣🤣? So Sweet !

[@landang7906]

3:19 "grand mom:, mom and li'l duck. Such love and patience from the grand mom , and much appreciation from me.😍🥰❤

[@johnryanhisarza3343]

Siblinghood made this way how this duckling and cygnet relationship grew stronger. How lovely and lucky they're.

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Dude I'm a security guard and have had by far the most stressful night in ages and you have honestly made me so happy.

[@AChickCalledAlbert]

Hi Man, I hope you're alright. Sorry you had a stressful night. I'm sure people are proud of what you did and are happy for you being there! Good luck to you, Alwyn

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This is one of the most adorable things I have seen in my life!

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Seriously so cute

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They’re so adorable 🥰 I love how the swan follows you and the duck follows the swan 😂

[@Yzabeaux1]

THEY ARE BOTH SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! 🦢❤️🐤❤️ YOU, SIR ARE A GOOD SOUL!! YOUR REWARD IN HEAVEN WILL BE GREAT!!!😁👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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6:36 YOUR SNEAKS DUDE NOOOOOO

[@oceanstaiga5928]

The way that swan’s neck grows fascinates me every time

[@Jammythewerewolf]

Congrats on becoming a grandma!

[@debiallen4053]

Such a sweet video. Love, is needed by all living creatures. Heartwarming adorable.

[@gracefulruffian]

imagine falling down a well and getting scooped up by this guy. what lucky duckys!!!

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Love how the cygnet is so calm while the duckling is absolutely rambunctious, such different personalities!

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🦢🦆💙💥

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Incredible. So much joy and patients by the huge Mama. Was hilarious to see them swim together. What a bond.

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Me too!

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Especially needed After a bad day

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That's me right now

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The video almost made me cry because its too wholesome

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This dude is consistently one of the most wholesome channels

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사랑스런 두 친구들 행복하길 바래요😊

[@carmengogeidnas9670]

So kind of you to show them what to eat and mimic the behavior of wild water birds. You might feel silly but you're teaching them things their parents would have!!

[@poohpisone3326]

Imagine some random people came to look at the pond and be like aw ducks/swans and see some random man behind following them

[@beatricespinette400]

Had the same thought! But wow what a touching thing to see ♥️ His bond and kindness towards all his flock, feathered or not is all you could ask for in life!

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Please, don't ever stop filming your rescues! They serve a profound purpose of helping the viewer realize how precious life is! Magnifique!

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Still the most wholesome film on KZbin. I hope theure both doing well a year after this was filmed ❤❤❤

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it's amazing to see how far this channel has come. I remember watching the very first videos about albert and there wasn't that much views. now the channel has grown and he's rescued and saved lots of animals

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Baby duckling be like: Yow. Why is my mama growing faster than the others?

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Haahahah

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I love how the duckling jumped on the swans back! They had a lot of fun in them ponds!

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He is such a wonderful person.

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Is that the cutest thing ever? YES!

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“When I had to go somewhere,” that was my favorite part!! Love what you do man !

[@ts4686]

Sat with a big smile on my face the entire video through. Imagine being a swan baby and then a duck baby treats you like you're its mama, but you know that that giant hooman is your mama 🤣

[@cjcj6656]

I did the same thing 😀

[@avadea369]

yeah, same here! so adorable!

[@TheLooterArmy]

"Heaven is a muddy pond." Existential crisis solved with one simple yet profound sentence. Thank you. ❤

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You are what Disney should be! You're the best.

[@PokeBoiy-jo3zj]

Can we appreciate that the cameraman also get inside the muddy pond just for better shot.

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SWanling:- Dude I'm a baby 🐥 too

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4:58 POV: You are the duckling

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This is the opposite of the Ugly Duckling, love it! Very cute

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Thanks for your patience and love to these momless swanling and duckling

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I'm from Indonesia, 3days ago my little duck pass away and makes me feel so sad. Thanks for you, now my feeling is getting better. 😇

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I swear these stories make me wanna cry

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same 휴ㅡ휴

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No problem you can cry 👍

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That was PAINFULLY cute...really, it was so cute it hurt me to watch it. I had to grab a blanket and lay down. I must be a masochist cuz I couldn't get enough of it, watched it twice. Seriously, thanks for that, it was so warming❤

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Watching this after my wisdom tooth surgery. It’s making the pain a little big better. Thank you 💖

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I want to live like this man oneday!

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That man gotta go to heaven

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Your videos are beautiful, your heart is beautiful, your animals are heart-melting and I absolutely adore your soundtracks!👏🙏🐥💖💕✨

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imagine going on a walk and seeing this guy swimming with his birds

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The end made me realise that this is just the “Found Family” trope all over again and it will always warm my heart.

[@zejewelzstanley]

This is the cutest and sweetest thing I've seen in a while. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story

[@yaelkilburn6000]

I lost a duckling at that long ago And when I watch this video it made me cry But it also made me happy

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My mom is allergic to feathers so I cannot own or keep any sort of birds as pet and this is the guy that helps me get through this thought

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The happiness is simple things happening around us.. being kind of animals so that is heaven..

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Again the auther succeeded to touch my heart. Its difficult to find words in this cruel world for expressing my emotions. I see so much love and affection.

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Cute story Thankyou for saving the baby's

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The thumbnail of you smiling in the water did not disappoint

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Makes me remember when my baby Wendy starting cracking her voice and finally belted out a proper quack. I was so proud. Every day, I couldn't wait to get to see her after school. Great to see so much love in these videos.

[@cy4330]

This is a beautiful tear jerking video. Those two are so lucky to be living together in that home

[@christinamanweiler3541]

Getting in that pond an swimming is dedication. When he plays mom there is nothing he won't do for them to have the best. We need more moms like that.