Letting the Baby Turtles Go in the New Ponds!

In this video, I take my pet baby turtles out of their tank and let them go at the new ponds. They should get accustomed to eating from me and feed with the rest of the turtles. Thanks for watching!!

[@fishboy242]

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[@3v2]

Thank you for the update

[@bog3018]

Thank you so much

[@umbreonfan0369]

Is tank back yet?

[@bahamonc]

🙁 my kids are dying to visit the ponds. They are 5 and 8. Any way we could talk? We live in Katy. Thanks

[@top21up1gou_YT]

I miss skittle and m&m and Reese’s but good video!

[@gregs605]

For the ducks, give them some way to shelter on the ponds. Get some cattails growing, or even some water loving trees and shrubs like willow that you can plant on the shoreline to give them cover.

[@cm-oo1td]

There's no cover for anything

[@gregs605]

@@cm-oo1td hence my post :)

[@clintperkinson2681]

Predators can hide in that sort of cover, but still, that would be some good structure for the pond edge.

[@cm-oo1td]

Oh I thought you were just on about the ducks

[@reesestrada7575]

Some willows and more plants along both the banks sounds really nice!

[@umbreonfan0369]

Skittles is way bigger now. I remember when he was tiny.

[@APersonOnYouTubeX]

As tiny as a…

[@leongliyang6946]

so tiny and looks immature.... tiny like a coin...

[@riiddisbuk2496]

110th like.

[@jennychoajc]

@@leongliyang6946 ye

[@onespicyboi754]

I am so happy that the baby turtles will be able to enjoy the new ponds!

[@_Chessa_]

Use nature’s natural enemies to hawks which is crows!!! Hawks dislike crows very much! Crows will protect wild birds, and little animals. Get a flock of crows by feeding them peanuts and sunflower seeds unsalted. I’ve lived with crows and hawks my whole life and have witnessed many times the crows saving robins and blue jays from the hawks. Falcons are smaller and crows dislike them as well! Good luck with this avenue. I’ve yet to make friends with a crow in my area because they are very shy but they are around the area always! :)

[@unpunlievable]

Anecdotal, but I have chickens in town and never have a problem with hawks or anything, there's a huge crow population in the area which I think helps. Especially since I think they pick up uneaten scraps and so feel inclined to drive other birds away to reduce their competition. I've seen a hawk around twice in the last year and a half I've had them but no attacks and both times the hawk did not stay long

[@mybackhurts7020]

ravens in my area are invasive and they have killed off the Desert tortoise population. they prefer baby tortoise Sometimes fake owls work to keep them away apparently they’re ancient enemies. But generally we just shoot at them and they stay away from an area because they remember. They even know to fly high enough to stay away from Bird shot.

[@J_D_B4379]

Trained attack crows will be a thing some day

[@lordfrostdraken]

I worked at a KFC and there was this one crow with a white spot that would wait for me on my trucks tailgate all the time, i would give him food it was cool. Then one day he stopped coming, i think he got killed by something else...

[@randomrazr]

hawks are apex predators.

[@justkeen5191]

It’s very heartwarming to see the ducks fly back every now and then. It’s their choice whether to go far away or not yet they choose to go back. I really hope that one duck who hasn’t come back have found a happy life. I’m so proud of how far this pond has gone. Keep up the great stuff man, it’s also really humble of you about the Pond Club situation.

[@lordfrostdraken]

Probably dead

[@inwardpod]

You know the homies see his vehicle from wherever and are like “foods here boys”

[@rapidojade3646]

@@lordfrostdraken a duck can go wherever it wants. Doesn't mean it's dead

[@thatsimpossible6694]

Put a floating dock so that you can hand feed them and it would provide shade.

[@TexRobNC]

Oh, this is a solid solid idea IMHO. Having no real shade other than going deep not be ideal for them, and it would provide a nice "security blanket" of cover for them to hide under

[@v257to]

This!

[@menoseljason]

I agree!

[@holyblaze2582]

Skittle, M&M and Reeses graduated to the Big Boy Pond 🎓👏🥳

[@rallock67]

You really need to get some logs or small anchored islands for the turtles to get out and bask on. Other than that I love your videos and can't wait to see how big the bass and gar get

[@jerminator0688]

I mean they could bask on the banks of the ponds…

[@johnnull5315]

@@jerminator0688 A giant log sounds like a good idea and maybe some giant Boulders

[@jerminator0688]

@@johnnull5315 I mean if he could find a way to get a boat to launch in the ponds and drop those items off the side of the boat. If not, they can just bask on the shore like most turtles do in any other body of water. Either way.

[@christianterrill3503]

He just made a cool little floating island for them

[@duckmama]

Low cover near the bank like a bush or two or even a rough three sided little shelter could help the ducks have somewhere safe from aerial attacks or even just the sun on a hot day. Sometimes attracting/ encouraging the presence of crows and jays to the area also can help- they hate hawks and will alert and chase them away. Other than that it's just the ducks' wits vs. the hawk's speed. Thankfully they seem like a sharp crew

[@justwannasay5454]

Crows will eat baby turtles no?

[@jimfoley8014]

@@justwannasay5454 And baby ducks.

[@lordfrostdraken]

Plant a few bushes, they make pond look nice as well

[@rapidojade3646]

He's seen and acknowledged these comments a thousand times by hearting them. Pretty sure he has plans

[@duckmama]

​@@rapidojade3646 Absolutely. And he's done an awesome job with the ducks. They wouldn't trust him otherwise. In the video at 5:26 he asked if anyone had any recommendations about the hawk and since I have ducks and I know how helpful low cover like bushes are to them, I thought I'd share 🤷‍♀️

[@butube3367]

our pond has a couple owl "scarecrows" and something called bird b gone reflectors we don't have near the hawk problem we had.....not 100% protection but def better

[@ChrisfrmdaM]

Why would you not want animals to do what they were born to do??

[@antssr_9106]

@@ChrisfrmdaM because they don't want their fish to get eaten

[@tatehunleyoutdoors3165]

@@ChrisfrmdaM go watch your animal planet asshole

[@bigdaddytrips6197]

It's mother nature. If they get eaten then so be it

[@_Chessa_]

I could see him doing this. It’s affective and cheap too! :)

[@3v2]

They have grown so much since I last saw them!

[@Koop784]

More surface plants and shore scrub would break up the hawk's vision and help the ducks hide better.

[@malankimball]

To guard against aerial predators, get a couple of domestic geese to live on the ponds. They are too big for hawks to take, are fiercely territorial, and are a great alarm to assist other birds that share their territory.

[@lordfrostdraken]

Ooo geese are mean but not able to hurt an adult human, they are funny birbs

[@klarabarunovic9841]

Yes,I suggested the same thing🙂

[@childofpersia1213]

Geese come with a lot of poop tho - dirty up that water real quick

[@devinosland359]

@@childofpersia1213 poop isnt gonna make the water dirty, if that was true every pond would be absolutely filthy

[@WolfColaLLC]

These videos are easily the most calming part of my day.

[@irlGlitches]

Supposedly Owl decoys will keep hawks away. Worth a shot!

[@RomanticPopPunk]

It may also scare the ducks out as well

[@Aleeut]

Put a sign says " No hawks allowed" facing up, hopefully hawks can read it

[@wsue1038]

LOL

[@El_Scorcho_]

Hawk free zone 🚫

[@DemolisherFrog]

I remember the days you got each baby turtle. Time flies!

[@Tijnas617]

Right now, the pond is acting like a big buffet for all predators. All of the wildlife in the pond will benefit from more organic and non-organic cover. Bushes, trees, water plants, rocks etc. You need to spend a few episodes worth, dedicated to populating the edges and middle of the ponds with stuff. So the wildlife has places to hide.

[@plankface]

Yes, yes and yes!!!

[@rapidojade3646]

He's seen and acknowledged these comments a thousand times by hearting them. Pretty sure he has plans

[@plankface]

@@rapidojade3646 lol he asked for input to solve problem of hawks coming for ducks, at end of video, maybe you missed that part.

[@Tijnas617]

@@rapidojade3646 that's good to hear, I haven't heard him say much beyond those few plants he weighted with blocks and threw into the ponds. I look forward to the ponds being populated with more natural cover :)

[@gregs605]

@@rapidojade3646 and yes you need to copy/paste this to everyone who mentions it

[@SlothSquish]

The way the ducks flew in was so majestic

[@janesimmons8307]

Beautiful ponds. Thank you for the updates. 👍💯💯🐟🐢🦆💞💞💞

[@drewowen1995]

An owl decoy should work well.

[@drewowen1995]

Just don't know what that would do to the rest of the animals.

[@devinmason1815]

I love how the ducks come in when you get there

[@Aurorya]

I miss Edgar so much, but the ducks are very cute too 🥰 (and ofc the baby turtles 🥰)

[@consumer5631]

and odie

[@History507]

What happened to Edgar?

[@Aurorya]

@@History507 he stayed at the old pond

[@MrFiddleedee]

Feels like your pond could use some game cameras in strategic locations to capture things when you aren't present, just an idea!

[@CSDM15]

1:37 lol Skittle’s just like FREEDOM!!!

[@andyzhao5282]

Speaking of hawks I was always worried about them just swooping down and eating one of your gar or turtles.

[@artsyscrub3226]

The gar are too big for a hawk, the turtles might be in danger but they are tough to get anything out of, I'd be more worried about the bass, catfish and bluegill

[@Shnarfbird]

Yeah they need more places to hide!

[@andyzhao5282]

@@artsyscrub3226 What about the smaller gar? I'm not familiar with the wild birds in his area, so maybe they are too big as well.

[@i_oof8497]

@@artsyscrub3226 aren’t hawks smart enough to pick up the turtles and drop them from the sky?

[@_Chessa_]

Crows!!! Keeping crows around will dissuade hawks and other big predator birds! ^_^ owls and big herons are another story though.

[@shamik_sathe]

It must be so much rewarding to see your turtles grow up nice and healthy and then just thrive in their new habitat you've put in so much love for them. It's just so much fun.

[@JaJatheJetplane]

Crazy how you started with a tiny pond feeding catfish and turtles and bow you've made your own pond 😊 glad to see everyone doing good!

[@karmo0o178]

You should add some floating logs, turtles love taking sunbaths and on logs feel most safe cuz they can quickly escape to water. In wilderness i always find turtles on such things.

[@10Piece1]

Duck just chillin miles away. Ducks here him somehow. Ducks go siko mode Ducks get fed Ducks repeat the next day

[@TheLichruler]

What happened with the bait pond? I haven't seen videos about it lately, is it still on track?

[@Samurai-em4zr]

Yes good point

[@ThunderMuffinMan]

Thank you for giving these creatures their best lives.

[@zenny1258]

Happy adventure little ones, can't believe they grew up so fast, been watching them since the day you rescued each one of them, time flies! 😭

[@MegaShyguy2]

I honestly can't believe you don't have more subscribers. This is some of the best content I see on youtube from this category of videos. I have loved seeing how much this project of yours has grown. I remember when it was just the baby alligator gar from the beginning. This is not only some really cool stuff but it's been a dream of mine to have something like this one day. Also love the ducks haha. Hope this keeps going well for you!

[@its_not_it_apostrophe_s]

Can I just say thank you for not adding music to your videos? It's so nice to hear the natural sounds of water splashing, ducks eating, turtles scurrying across the sand, the wind, etc. on their own.

[@shhh_iamthenight6933]

Watching as those 3 baby turts poked they heads out slowly after being layed down along shoreline, facing open water...reminded me of those lab chimp vids seeing outdoors/grass & large outdoor enclosures for 1st time. "FREEDOM" WE ALL WANT IT & RIGHTFULLY SO, MOSTLY DESERVED!!!

[@Ay-B]

😢I'm going to miss the tiny turtles.

[@chiapagringa]

The ponds: what an incredible paradise for your aquatic friends!

[@1minigrem]

Your fish, turtles and ducks are thriving. It’s a real treat to visit the ponds with you.

[@smartducks5881]

For the hawk you could try "taming" it and putting some food out for it so it doesn't go for the ducks kind of like edgar the egret

[@Aurorya]

Idk if you could tame wild adult hawks, but it would be interresting to try. As for leaving food outside, it's a really bad idea, as to satisfye the hawk, you would have to leave meat. That would attract dozens of other predators and other hawks too. The ducks would be even more in danger

[@bkak2245]

Nah that would be too hard i think

[@rafaelalvessantos12]

From my experience, domestic Geese can be really helpful when it comes to driving hawks and other predators away. But most importantly in the ducks case the top priority is getting some form of coverage for them, either some form of vegetation or driftwood (floating or alongside the shores) or some structure, like a wooden pier where the ducks can hide themselves and eventually their ducklings, hawks will eventually be turned away if their prey becomes too difficult to catch there.

[@gregs605]

Glad you did this. They were growing much too fast in the tank, turtles need to grow slow and steady for good shell development.

[@Yadowing]

3:52 when he said "gulp", i felt that.

[@Liquidcadmus]

I really love those ducks, I hope they stay safe

[@marthe137]

The sound of the ducks eating is strangely fascinating although I couldn't say why! The turtles are so weird and cute 😍

[@G77087]

I like the moment they realize there freedom.

[@vbflame5645]

The baby turtles are very cute, I love the turtle and duck videos because turtles and ducks are very interactive with you :)

[@ttinnovations3310]

Pond needs a huge wood floating log or platform in the middle for the turtles or shade for fish, can't wait till the G. are HUGE. !!

[@stephenlaw2264]

Favorite channel! Never bored watching this.

[@hammertime663]

Maybe that's what happened to the 7th duck. I'm curious if you have signs posted that say no fishing. Those gars would be easy to catch.

[@Dude-tb5zf]

I was thinking the same thing

[@bkak2245]

Theres fences around the ponds you can see it at the end of the video

[@hammertime663]

@@bkak2245 I ran the video again and I do see those fences way off in the distance. We don't know, however, how far they go or if they surround the ponds. This guy seems pretty smart so I'm sure he has a plan in place.

[@marshmallowmountains4636]

@@bkak2245 I mean, fences will keep out law-abiding citizens, but if that's all he's got there's nothing stopping assholes from coming in and wrecking the place. I have no recommendations, though, besides maybe some motion-activated cameras.

[@kiki-drawer2669]

"We got skittle here" Skiddle: *FLAP FLAP FLAP FLAP FLAP*

[@jiaosun479]

Thank you for your kind work with the animals. Please consider installing some boulders or logs in the middle of the pond for the turts to bask. That way they should feel safer than having to climb onto the banks.

[@shamik_sathe]

Wow, i remember these guys being so small, now look at em. So healthy and so happy.

[@hartless76]

I can't believe how big the baby turtles have gotten! ♥

[@madginger3634]

Maybe try a Roman goose they are good for keeping away/warning against predators. also they are vegetarians so won't eat any fish

[@9f81rsd00]

Love how the ducks just paddle right up to you.

[@jtrose6995]

those fish are huge!!! definitely giving them their best life.

[@Bolgernow]

Whoa! The time has come. Watching them grow will be such great joy. You, are, awesome

[@michaelhargis7036]

It's going to be spectacular seeing 7 and 8 foot long gar feeding right in front of our eyes. Can't wait for the show to begin. I can't get enough of this channel 👍

[@FlamingoPublications]

I love your videos. You and Chunk the groundhog make may day happy. Thank you.

[@Lilmopinator]

This is the only news I look forward to watching

[@andrea.dandelion]

Could you imagine being a fish/alligator gar, and having your food just fall from the sky right in front of you? Like, that sounds so cool. You think all your food is in your pond, but sometimes, a nice treat just comes raining down from the sky next to you!!! :)

[@PawlysBartys]

back in the day we used to put glass bottles/cds/anything that reflects light onto high poles around the hen pasture. Something about glimmering light seems to deter hawks.

[@latrixxx943]

They seem so happy

[@Unnormal9696]

Wow Skittle and m&m are big now. I remember how small they were when you introduce them to Tank and the boys back then.

[@budoneof15]

That was sad but really great for the babies to grow. I hope we see them again.

[@storytimewithunclebill1998]

Those turtles shells were awesome. Nice collection to add to the pond. Was fun to watch the feeding. Great video

[@alfredmarcos1761]

I love watching the ducks land. They feel like jets landing on a carrier

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Have you considered adding a small fountain in the ponds? They really help with keeping the water oxygenated and keep algae from forming. Plus it just looks nice. It's a little more expense per year past the initial cost of installation, but it is so beneficial.

[@LilYams92]

Those bluegills look huge!! But atleast this is just a start of a new pond. They will keep multiplying more and more over the months. I can't wait to see them be hand sized fish in.the future.

[@TheStevoth]

Awesome! I'm glad that you have decided against commercialising your channel. It's great to watch, relaxing and fun and there is a real appreciation of the animals and their wellbeing. I hope it doesn't change too much apart from all the creatures getting bigger of course. Buy a t-shirt everyone in appreciation. Thanks :)

[@crystalblystone1015]

Aww that's super cool about the baby turtles. But at least you can still go to the pond's and enjoy them.

[@joynoelmom5748]

Awww… you’re babies are growing to go out into the big pond. I remember when you first got M&M, Reese’s, and Skittles.

[@nickblankenbeckler7664]

I don’t think it would hurt to have a couple trees around the pond maybe even sink some structure in the ponds they look wonderful you did such a great job but they’re basically big pools with nothing too hide in or around But you have done a great job and I know how much you enjoy your pond your turtles your ducks your gar your bass etc.

[@Dreamzz101]

loved it.. those little guys where just amazed when you set them on the ground.. they are going to be so happy.. :)

[@plankface]

It’s really sweet to watch someone’s dream come true...well done FW!!! 💛💛💛

[@ezting9824]

You can use owl decoys. The hawk would be scared if you set up a couple of them around the pond

[@danielvelez4001]

Love them they grew so fast wow awesome

[@crsuperman1]

I really enjoy watching you hand feed the duckies that's cool

[@movedtocupowarriors4205]

How cute! I'm in love with your turtles man.

[@kbmoka]

You could put a dock in the alligator gar pond. Most wooden and metal docks allow fish to freely swim under it and it would get you right next to them. I used to hand feed bluegill off of my dock growing up. The bluegill even learned that footsteps on the dock meant food and they would eagerly swarm to get fed. Every year we would have a big bass just living under the dock too. It gives them a nice shaded shelter.

[@danaedwards9072]

Another enjoyable video! Thanks!👍🏻

[@mikevance5253]

you need a duck box for your ducks. Kinda works like a dog house, allows the ducks to get out of the elements and provides security for the ducks. Will also aide in your ducks laying eggs. Also make sure to throw some hay inside and i suggest at least one per pond. Your bluegill and all your baby fish will appreciate some underwater structure to hide while they are in the fry stage. A Christmas tree tied to a cement block works pretty good.

[@SmokeumPeacepipe]

to help the ducks stay safe from hawks, i think you gotta get some more shrubs, trees, reeds/cattails etc, or structure set up around the pond for the ducks to hide in.

[@fishercubergamer9328]

Wow three people already saying “first” lol Keep up the awesome content. Can’t wait to see the pond evolve.

[@markus8222]

He said a '10 foot long little rod' 😂

[@luminoustorus548]

lol lengthy but narrow and lightweight

[@robohippy]

As a kid, we used cane poles a lot. Pretty sure they were bamboo. Should be no problem finding some...Your gar are big enough that they could do serious damage to your fingers and hand.

[@dvontaecalvin6997]

They’re so amazing

[@paulhemi100]

Your my favorite you tuber

[@KaitouKiara422]

I enjoy every second of it. Thank youuu

[@barross0505]

You could always try a scarecrow to see if that works. Also I agree that coastal plain willow will do well as well as buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) with providing hiding spots for both fish and ducks. I also think you should plant pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens) and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) both of these trees are fast growing and can be planted either right on the edge of the water if young trees but if you get older trees you can plant them right in the water and they will thrive growing up to 100’ or more and 4’ in diameter great trees. If you wanna get crazy with it you could plant some more understory trees that like water like loblolly bay, sweetbay, and swamp bay. Many tupelo species will also do well planted near water along with red maples and red cedar (a little dried but still wet). Hope this was informative and you plant some of these trees at the ponds. Also maybe add some irises and pickerelweed for cover if you want small plants.

[@A46648]

Turtles where like where am i this is beautiful

[@donaldeldridge1674]

You've moved all your animals into a natural setting, let nature take its course. I agree that cattails, reeds and willows need to be added so the ducks can have some cover. More vegetation all around would develop a more diverse and healthy biome.

[@naegwut]

Love the journey❤️

[@acidbyt.30]

1:35 That turtle be like "Im fast af boi"

[@horsham5]

I love watching these videos!

[@Portelaxxxx]

hey, if you add shrimp for your ponds it will be very cool, and they clean a lot the bottom.

[@riiddisbuk2496]

They've grown 😍😍😍

[@bhasty1]

Absolutely love the videos friend. So relaxing. Keep it up!