I Lived With Emus for 24 Hours

[@kathparry864]

Bamboo clearly adored having you with him for the 24 hours! ❤

[@Frogsayy]

Like your pfp!

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Amazing how calm the emus are, especially Bamboo, around things that you'd think would be scary, like the mower. Their response to new things isn't "Will that hurt me" but "Can I eat this?" Obvious that they have been raised with kindness and lots of close contact, as we have seen in your videos.

[@kgrean8587]

Boy those coyotes sounded like they were really really close.

[@jekjeklaron7008]

I thought its Uriah and Eli(probably spelled it wrong)

[@barbaraspeckarmy]

@@jekjeklaron7008 lol so i was not the only one XD

[@consaka1]

We have a couple packs of coyotes here that carry on like that for hours sometimes. Annoying for sure. They like to snack on cats. Had to help the neighbor pick up pieces of her cat out of our field. Not fun. They took that cat right off the back porch and have been know to snag cats off a 5 foot post. We havent lost any chickens to them yet though.

[@qorzty]

*howls to keep them away*

[@consaka1]

@@vablo7198 I don't have one of those. It's on my list of things I need to get.

[@Tiffythompson17]

The weasel balls weren't a bust....Bamboo was having fun.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Tiffany Thompson - only a few minutes before those toys would have been destroyed

[@axelwiththedrip6102]

Elo

[@LadyDewinter]

I noticed the emus were up and down during the night like they were guarding the silly human from the coyotes. LOL so cute!

[@maxssportscards5281]

Same I was about to comment that!🙂

[@nataliaborys1554]

Actually, I've read somewhere that that's normal. Unlike humans, emus naturally wake ip every so often during their sleep, check their surroundings real quick amd fall back asleep. Which, well, makes sense when being a huge, hard to miss bird on a big flat terrain.

[@limalicious]

I wonder if the emus appreciated the extra body for warmth.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Limey - they were pretty excited for a new friend at night. They kept standing over me and pecking all night long 😀

[@barbarahouk1983]

Well pecked all night long means no sleep for you. I guess it means affection but lack of sleep is not a great thing. Glad this was only one 24 hour period given up. I recommend your visits be day visits.

[@matty4229]

@ White House on the Hill is funny

[@ncgatorlady]

Oh my! I guess you sure do have a few coyotes around. That sounded like quite a few! I had no idea that emus were so curious. It’s so neat to learn about them. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+ncgatorlady - thank you ❤️

[@amandabartlett8749]

Seriously Jake you look like your where freezing cold.. I was cold just watching you. I loved when it was morning time the emu's woke up they look liked they did a happy dance.. So awesome..

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Amanda Bartlett - yep, I was not bundled up enough for that weather... whoops!

[@gelwood99]

@@whitehouseonthehill Jake, Justin slept in a tent on a mattress with covers, you poor thing slept on a blanket-covered pile of grass. You win!!! BTW, I was thrilled to meet you at the HOA! You, sir, are truly funny!

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

Yes!! Happy dance was awesome! 👏🏼 The emu zoomies!!

[@LizReeves1971]

That was fun! I was worried for you when I heard the coyotes. Good to know they are so close! I think next time maybe a bigger blanket🤔

[@JA-bu6xu]

Liz Reeves I don’t think it’s good to know that they are close imagine trying to sleep and having to check if there is something trying to kill you

[@LizReeves1971]

Jovan Alavanja Jovan Alavanja, I agree with you on that, I probably wouldn’t have lasted. I just think it’s good they know so they can protect there animals. That’s what I meant.

[@iskandartaib]

Coyotes aren't that big. I'd worry about the house cats and poultry but I doubt they'd attack humans or emus.

[@BiterAvid]

LOL Your part of this challenge was a bit more difficult I would say. And then you got the Coyote Lullabye. Fun Video.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Mickey Mozer - thanks!

[@annadelacruz1483]

Jake, I remember how some people warned you about Bamboo and what the Emu would do to you and I haven't seen anything horrible. I think you and your family have tamed them pretty well and they will always be curious and props go out to you and the family for being so good to them. You did a great job and stood the challenge! The coyotes sounded close by and maybe that's why the Emus were stirring. Just a thought I had was that they wanted to make sure they were close to you to protect you as well. Take care, hugs and smoochies to the family, loved watching this vid. It just proved to me that it can work with an Emu(s) on the farm. Anna Banana - Hugs and smoochies to everyone. Good job!!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Anna Dela Cruz - great to hear from you, Anna! Yep, the emus have been pretty great to us 😀

[@foxsea451]

You should have gotten an Emu costume for warmth! 😅

[@Frogsayy]

That would have been funny 😆 and he would of been warmer

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

It's adorable how curious they are of everything, and really want to be close to their humans. It was also interesting to see them take turns keeping watch through the night.

[@nathalian6703]

omg 7:13 literally had me laughing for hours.. the song starting when the ball hit bamboo LOL

[@oh.honeyboy3418]

nathalia n 100 sync

[@jourdynmiller9930]

nathalia n *Bonk!*

[@splixy4684]

Holy jeebus, the coyotes sound like hyenas and there seem to be quite a lot.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

* Splixy - yeah, that was intense!

[@justine8398]

Hope your cats are okay as that’s what happened at your other house....yes?

[@barbaraspeckarmy]

First i thought your kids are having fun, then i got a bit scared ... wow coyotes...

[@wolfboysadventures1039]

Splixy the reason canines like coyotes is parcally to make othe animals think there are then there really are

[@Bookwurm22]

We can hear some at my house, but they stay near the river. My mom has seen a fox, though.

[@franc2063]

I'd put coyote rollers on top of the emu pen.

[@JA-bu6xu]

Fran Cesca yeah it would be a good idea

[@billclearwater2783]

Emu's are known to kill coyotes. I have a feeling that if a coyote, by some miracle, got in there, you'd just wake up to a bloody coyote corpse and a tired emu.

[@delennamachoo]

Why do you consider the weasel balls to be a bust? That looked like some decent enrichment to me.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

delennamachoo - I was hoping they would jump around like they do when we fly a drone around them. But watching it back, you’re right, they were still pretty entertained.

[@NerdGamerPT]

9:00 Uriah: can´t hit the ball ball: goes right into his head

[@whitehouseonthehill]

-Lucas- ^^ - he’ll figure it out 😀

[@NerdGamerPT]

@@whitehouseonthehill I´m sure he will! ;) keep up the great work

[@billclearwater2783]

@@whitehouseonthehill all i heard mentally when i saw it hit was boNK

[@charlie_camanche1827]

I swear emus are like ostrich horses with a mix of giraffe

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Charlie _ Camanche - 😆

[@charlie_camanche1827]

White House on the Hill love you guys!! ❤️

[@dennissennikovski5234]

XD 😂

[@maryclairekalamafoni9524]

Emus really enjoyed how much you enriched their lives! I don't think the three ball toys were a bust at all! It's maybe not what you expected, but the birds could interact with them, regardless. 💓Maybe the reason they go back and forth on the fence is because they miss you. You didn't see them running ruts while you were in there!😂 They love you a lot! 💓💛💚💙💜

[@charlisemayall8689]

As an Australian I find this to be very amusing. you're lucky they like you haha :) keep it up guys I love your work!

[@ocqpied1716]

When the emus turn their head to run they look so silly

[@cosmicgoatlady6957]

Sounds like a pack of coyotes after they bring food to the pups.

[@jenniferirelan1606]

It looked like bamboo enjoyed playing with the weezel ball.

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

TY for this! Fave takeaways: Watching the emus eat, sleep, hop & prance. Watching how they snuggled around u in the night. Bamboo playing w/ the weasel! Baby laying in the tent; SO cute! & Just giving these 3 their own extended moment, they really are the coolest animals & so fun to watch; your bond so unique! 🌒

[@darkdragunn1]

Bamboo is a good sleeper and the girls have gotten so big, its crazy. I am crazy concerned of how close that pack is to yall. Great job!

[@lenaperez8937]

When your Emus are spoiled sweet! 😄 They are sooo adorable! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jillipepper5353]

Maybe put the weasel balls on a sheet of plywood or in their house on the floor. Our dog freaks out when they are on our hardwood.

[@wendy833]

Emu's say you're one of us, we share!

[@pepecocomax]

This was so much fun to watch Totally awesome you guys did great. The coyotes were a little nerve racking for sure. Really enjoyed.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Shirley Ethier - thank you, Shirley!

[@haannishh]

This is quality family contant. A family the does not exploit their kids, does not do harmful or dangurous stuff. I love this! I am quiet scared of birds but I love wattching this.

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

The way they move is unreal. They look like puppets with crazy puppermaster. The swaying & jerking movements, kicks. So fascinating

[@vicw1025]

My wife and I are two of four owners of Iron Horse Guest Ranch in Waller County. We are hoping to add a pair of emus next year. I really enjoy your channel.

[@corrinnehoffman3248]

LOL, I laughed so hard. They've grown so much and have great personalities. Love to watch them!

[@SixBlindKids]

So fun! It’s amazing (and sometimes disturbing) how loud nature is at night! The emus will probably need more practice to learn how to play tetherball! It was fun meeting you at HOA! ♥️

[@annelieseeaken4339]

They look like they have quite the personality, kind of makes me want one!

[@slygordon8048]

That emu sound just warms your heart ❤️

[@nyank2346]

I love your channel and family so much! ❤️ I think the tetherball is fun but dangerous, became the rope could tangle around the emus necks 😢!!!

[@lasgsd1]

Time to get yourself a livestock guardian dog.

[@danaelanum]

Probably my favorite video yet! I love how you ACTUALLY stayed with them the whole night instead of just saying it and going inside. I've never heard of Emu's before you guys, but now my favorite bird. Love your family and how "old fashioned" y'all are. It's definitely refreshing in today's world.

[@christineheinsman4475]

You all treat your animals so good even the ones that are meant for food and that's all anyone can ask for we all know how commercial animals are treated that are meant for food so thank God for people like you who give them the best life possible for the time there here 👍

[@giulia-7951]

"Excuse me guys - roommate coming through." 😂

[@cardenasvictor4240]

I love how big you emus personalities are!! Especially Bamboo

[@eatpraylove4698]

Bamboo seemed to like the balls even though they weren't jumping, hahah. This is one of my favorite videos, I bet they enjoyed your company throughout the night. Good idea!

[@XityGamingamdmore]

Whitehouseonthehill this is one of the fascinating video's I've every seen on your channel. You're almost to 400k

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Xity - we really appreciate it!

[@susanchase7880]

I had been missing your interplay with the big birds. They are very fond of you and family. Good luck with all your projects. Becky is clever designer.

[@darlouthia5153]

This was really interesting. Let us know if the emus ever get the hang of tetherball ! Also love the cabinets !!

[@bigsky445]

*SO CLOSE TO 400k subs!!* *If you're reading this & not a subscriber, hit that button! This family is amazing & deserves it!* *Yay, Emus!* ❤❤❤❤

[@codyology]

Yea I'm surprised they haven't hit the million mark yet

[@bgishy]

We had a tether ball when I was a kid in the 70’s. They had them on all the playgrounds back then. Super fun game!

[@terrydodson430]

bgishy I loved tether ball

[@bgishy]

I was never very good at it but it was so fun!😄

[@dianecharles881]

This was so cool, I’m Sure having the emus on the Homestead for your sons is just amazing- along with chickens and bees and turkeys! You are very good at what you do , I always enjoy your videos! ❤️

[@lonewolfblumoon5284]

You should put hay in the corner for them to sleep on too so they can get a little warmer and maybe dig them a lil pond to swim in cause bamboo really likes water

[@RobertoLopez-nn8ty]

Really loved this video. Beautiful creatures, those Emus.

[@theBeastcub]

I can't wait until you have a fence around the entire property so these guys can free roam and be alongside you more, they really love your company and the reason they pace the fence is they are trying to reach you.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+theBeastcub - I don't know if we'll let them totally roam free, because they could get through the front gate if it were to open and they'd be out in the street. We would love to give them more area to roam in, but it would still be inside some part of the yard.

[@littlelolita8005]

if you have time you should start building a fence all around your yard to know whats your and what space you have left and it might keep the other animals out?

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+UnknownFox1000 Plays - yes, that's the plan for next spring

[@1angelofthelight2]

That was soooo special - thank you for sharing with us. I love the way Bamboo is so affectionate and keeps coming for hugs. lol However I was dismayed by the cyoties, how big are they, do they pose a threat? ALl I know of them is from the Road Runner cartoons lol

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+1angelofthelight2 - as long as we keep our birds and cats locked up at night, I don't think we'll have a problem. But if we leave anyone out, we'll be in trouble. We'll have to get our fence in to start securing the property better.

[@5ducksinakittypool563]

I think you should gat Khaki Campbell Ducks. They are an awesome egg laying duck

[@nikim6986]

Aww, that was so cute. Bamboo was mistaking those weasel balls with his sock he used to wear. 😍

[@girlsunday1013]

Bamboo is the most tame emu I know of. He trusts you all so much. That is why he didn't move from the mower and was not afraid of the toys. I think the other two follow Bamboo.

[@locabynature]

Bamboo is such a sweet soul. I love him so much!!! ♥️

[@tylerkrug7719]

"I have these goggles so my eyes don't get pecked out while I'm sleeping" lol haha, that's just the emus saying they love you, lol

[@bnbhomestead2124]

I think Emus are such elegant birds! What a beautiful, great video ❤️

[@solitairesmith3553]

Its BEAUTIFUL to watch your family experience things like sleeping with the emus together. Ilove this:)

[@george101778]

I love the way bamboo has the curiosity of a mammal

[@kimberlyperry6023]

They are such fascinating animals 😂 I love their happy dance!

[@nataliaborys1554]

14:50 - I love how they all did a little happy dance there, aww

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Wow! You have a lot of Coyotes! Make certain that your animal pens are extremely secure! They got close. They are near our house too! I can go out on the porch and hear them howling around. We put our cats in a shelter at night. The coyotes would eat them for sure! I love your Emus! When will your hens start laying eggs? How old are they now? I looked up about that, but it didn't say how old in months. I found it fascinating that the Male Emu, Bamboo, will sit on the eggs and take care of the chicks! I didn't know that the females will fight over the Male either! Socialize even more with Bamboo so maybe he won't be defensive about his eggs or chicks! I can hardly wait! Ever think about raising emus for their oil?

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Rita McCartt-Kordon - one more year till the emus start laying eggs and hatching out emu chicks

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

@@whitehouseonthehill WOW! That seems like a long time. They are so beautiful.

[@angelaburns6526]

Love what you did with your cabinets! Great emu video too!

[@wolfo8835]

I think you guys should get turtles or tortoises they’d make a great addition to the family especially red eared sliders! I heard they make great pets! :)

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+WOLFO - I agree 😀

[@wolfo8835]

White House on the Hill Thanks! 😊

[@RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots]

Coyotes were no joke. I wonder why they won't sleep in the emu house with the coyotes around. I'd think they're want to go in a shelter of some sort.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Rick Mitchell - they are certainly light sleepers, but they love to be outside. They've always fought us on going in at night. They stay out in the open even if it's raining.

[@PrincessYehudia]

I just realized-you celebrated Sukkot without noticing it! How cool is that! I love this video. Thank you for sharing. Someday I hope to get an emu. Right now I’m pretty busy with my one horse and 7 Silkie chickens, but emus are on the list :)

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+PrincessYehudia - nice!

[@DragunzGirl]

Yep, herd many coyote yelps and howls before when hunting. Sit out in a stand 4 in the morning waiting for sun to come up and hearing them all around. Yep.

[@catherina2611]

Emus, and as I found out yesterday, ostriches also HATE me. I understand how that sounds. If anyone told me a species of animal hates them I would think they a bit weird or at best, maybe the animal smells fear or something like that. I came to live in Australia as a teen. The first emu I saw was in a fauna park, I wasn't afraid, they were behind a large fence... one came up and threw up on me. The 2nd time I met an emu it was in a goddamned children's petting zoo for christ's sake. I assumed that animals in petting zoo would not harm a flea but it chased me and I ran for the car, dived over the front seat to get into the back seat and it was there it attacked me leaving some impressive bruises. The 3rd time I was squatting in the middle of a national park to pee. It was still and staring directly at me so I pulled up my jeans slowly then ran as fast I could towards an on-site office. I was ecstatic that I outran an emu... right up until it decided to come in... even more impressive bruising. The 4th time was years later with my own children at a zoo, I was talking and facing someone to the left of me, completely unaware that I was passing an emu enclosure and only turned my head to the right because I heard growling. Walking closer and further a few times and each time I walked closer, it would growl... proving to those near me who did not get the same response that I wasn't making it up. Years and one successful ordinary encounter with an emu later, yesterday I took my grandkids on a offroad safari trip in an open plains zoo. We were coming up to a group of female ostriches. I asked my daughter, I've never been close to one, do you think they would react like emus? I had a baby in my lap and nowhere to go so decided the best thing to do is just turn myself away, stay quiet and ignore them.... My daughter never did reply verbally but what I didn't notice at the time, she had decided to record whatever happens next. So apparently 'yes', to the great amusement of my daughter and two older grandkids who were in fits of laughter, ostriches also hate me, bruised again but now I have video evidence.... the ranger decided not to get close to the group of male ostriches further along.

[@nicoletteberry5290]

LOL. So why not pee at the office?

[@catherina2611]

@@nicoletteberry5290 It was a portable one room building belonging to my father's building business without plumbing... they were building ablution and admin facilities

[@crumbb.]

This was so fun to watch. Silly emus! I love bamboo he obviously loves you

[@rickvangunten4800]

What a great bonding experience for you all. Can really see the birds trust you. Thanks for sharing...…….

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

I never get tired of the emu A.M. aerobics. That funny jumping jitter bug is always entertaining.

[@tanyajenkins919]

Great day with your flock of Emus . Thanks for sharing . U and Justin has both met staying in a bird enclosures for 24 hr well done guys . And the families partisapateig as well.

[@MysticalMe131]

Beautiful Music to sleep with. This was the best video ever. I had to share it to my Facebook.

[@yumacore]

I loved how the emus laid down around you to sleep. Were they trying to protect you, or to keep you warm, maybe? They know you're a member of the pack for sure 😊. Be careful with the tether ball cord. It can get tangled around their long necks and hurt them. I love your videos and your family. You guys are my favorite youtubers!

[@jakesoriedem4747]

What a great idea. I love your whole family. Thank You for sharing your life with us. 45 seconds in I had to stop and type this. back to the show. byeee

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Jake Soriedem - thank you!

[@tiogamountain2791]

Do you think that if put their emu house in the corner where they like to sleep they will go into the house? Or do they just not like to sleep in their fortress? 😆 P.s The house is looking amazing!!❤️❤️

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Lovely Little Chicken - hope, I don’t think they want to sleep inside. I think they picked that corner because it feels like they are free outside (no shade cloths on the fence)

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

Emus probably are naturally drawn to open areas to keep an eye out for predators. If you think about it, they don't live in dens or caves in the wild. They might go in for shelter when winter starts hitting though. That is my guess.

[@JA-bu6xu]

Elfie In Angel City maybe because they are not used to the American winter since it is a lot colder in America but in Australia it’s a lot hotter in winter

[@JA-bu6xu]

In Australia it would be 5 degrees Celsius while in America it would be -30 degrees Celsius

[@leannepaxton5012]

Jovan Alavanja , yeah, I would agree with you. Where in Australia are you?

[@stacydoyle5401]

To be honest you deserve 1M/10000 subscribers

[@pollywac1719]

You were hard core on the ground and everything. Great vlog!!

[@thornheartred]

Maybe try tieing an apple or some other treat ball for the emus to the end of the tetherball rope instead of the ball?

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+ThornHeartRed - fun idea 😀

[@jehanb1641]

400k coming soon !!! Congratulations 👍👍

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+JEHAN B - thank you!

[@lordfaladar6261]

That's the Handsomest Little baby boy I have seen In a Long Time ;-D

[@ddelv583]

He IS Adorable!

[@ukre98]

You should get a puppy or two puppies that are some bigger breed so that you have additional protection from coyotes

[@surfbot417]

*Please use caution with the tetherball and only under supervision for the birds - don't want that rope to accidentally wrap around the emus' necks. I love it when Bamboo does his karate kicks! I think the emus are so AWESOME!

[@yukosato5477]

I love the end of the video when he was like IM FREEEEEE

[@potato_e.s]

Bamboo is soo adorable and loving!

[@Zoldidi]

You can really tell Bamboo likes you, he wants to be around you all the time and cuddle up :).

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+FA - yep, still our buddy after all the time we spent raising him

[@holodeckdragon8876]

I love how free u guys r with your kids. so cool.

[@brendawhite6540]

Nice cabinet doors👍 I think the emu's enjoyed your company 😁

[@roxyshow123]

Tetherball is best for sheep, especially rams. In the UK they gave one to Rambro (that's the ram's name). He loved it. Kept butting it with his head.

[@ArthurValencia9438]

Lots of Emu fun video. I really enjoyed it. Thank you, Art in CA

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Arthurs Realm - thank you, Art!

[@gypsyrhodescovers]

I'm new to your channel and I wonder...do you have a livestock guardian dog? The Emus are such joyous creatures. I really enjoy watching them!

[@charlesdavis7087]

Love your posts. Don't emus like rolling in the sand or dust?

[@techgeek5235]

I could tell the emus loved it

[@katrinabrandauer5637]

I just adored this video! Thank you for sharing!! Wish I could meet your crazy emus would be such fun.

[@karenconnolly5253]

that weasel ball looks like it might interest my sons ferret. thanks for the introduction.

[@girlsunday1013]

Seriously! My favorite video so far. I love the emus! ❤