My Worst Nightmare. Our expensive pheasant escaped…

[@natekelsi]

I had my male get out, 2 days later he came wondering back around. Easy fix for the door, get a spring on the door so it closes behind you.

[@winciewillis6506]

Good 💡 ♥

[@clambroth1923]

If all else fails.....(skipping details with the hunt)......you can always have a pheasant dinner.

[@kimhenshaw4020]

Love your videos

[@xxxtheshadowxxx6085]

Nate Payne Good Idea

[@DaybirdAviaries]

Yep. When keeping pheasants, you quickly learn to have double doors on your aviaries.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Daybird Aviaries - I quickly learned!

[@andrewcullen8635]

@@whitehouseonthehill1/ get him back 2/ Tag both of them 3/ Clip tail feathers to stop them flying. But that depends what you want to do with them?

[@violantederojas6188]

@@whitehouseonthehill you do know you can also snip the feathers on one wing as well, right? I did so with my Cockatiel....

[@riverp9019]

My parrot lost its tail feathers but can still fly like a spitfire. Only landing is a bit of a mess@@andrewcullen8635

[@ninabean2421]

@@violantederojas6188 that actually offsets the birds center of balance. Don't just clip one wing

[@qpwillie]

You're going to be surprised how fast those tail feathers grow back. They don't take long at all.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+qpwillie - that's a relief

[@drefhill]

It can take months, it depend of the period of the year.

[@chelybedolla2998]

Monoï bn

[@Marylandbrony]

I thought your worse nightmare was Bamboo joining the great Emu army to fight in Emu war II.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Marylandbrony - if she turns on us, then yes, my new worst nightmare

[@no.1valkmainAL_oce]

Lol rip us aussies.

[@spooky.J]

hahaha. very funny, wait no it wasn't Marylandbrony

[@DragunzGirl]

Glad to see my package finely got there... It was lost in the mail for 2 weeks I think. GLAD you got Phoenix back in! That was a scary ordeal.

[@crow6977]

Im so glad you got my letter! hope you enjoy the drawings! 10:58-11:05 :-)

[@roshidahothman5377]

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[@micheler3011]

When birds get away if close enough, try to hose them down and they won’t be able to fly when their feathers are wet.

[@thekatt...]

that's a great tip...I coulda used that a few dozen times. Brilliant !!! Thanx !

[@hanmuz51]

Love that idea

[@ddelv583]

Oh, so, after a bird baths itself, it's just a sitting duck??? Yeah, I don't think so...

[@emilyavanessian4028]

@@ddelv583 yes, to an extent. When birds get soaking wet, they are weighed down like you wouldn't believe. My conure has a hard time flying in a straight line after a bath, and you can literally hear how labored his wingbeats are bc of the water

[@JA-bu6xu]

@dee dee del duck are water fowl which have different feathers that don’t let then get weighed down

[@kevinbeharrilal1609]

its so sad to see a baby pheasant so close to hatching and didnt make it Edit: I changed dident to didnt i stand corrected thank you BluMac

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Kevin Beharrilal - I completely agree

[@blumac9801]

Kevin Beharrilal didnt**

[@merrysunshine143]

Yeah cause it went through all that hard work to develop and hatch but he/she’s in a better place😔🙏

[@kevinbeharrilal1609]

@@blumac9801 i will fix it

[@kevinbeharrilal1609]

@@merrysunshine143 its really sad

[@billlamm4688]

I appreciate that you are showing all aspects of raising birds..

[@bluewendy1]

Nooo!!! I’m so sorry this all happened to you 😔😢 Edit: JUST SAW YOU GRAB HIM, AWESOME!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Blue Wendy - thanks for the support

[@Fredosantana817]

Was on the edge of my seat watching this thank goodness you were able to catch him Can tell you really care about your animals !

[@snoodlenoodledoodles3552]

Glad he’s okay!!! You might want to install double doors on their aviary now!! Love your channel so much!!!

[@hannahrandolph6960]

Snoodle Noodle Doodles why are you everywhere?! Lol

[@chrishanes1495]

Love when the top comment is a spoiler lol. Glad hes okay too.

[@Kalaburagitrends]

@@chrishanes1495 d D d D D

[@a.mseymour180]

@@chrishanes1495 WHY WOULD YOU LOOK AT THE COMMENTS BEFORE WATCHING THE VIDEO

[@chrishanes1495]

@@a.mseymour180 don't know man. Wish I hadn't lol.

[@ashleybatey9530]

I love watching y’all. Just makes my day seeing how y’all deal with life and how thankful and inspiring y’all are.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Ashley batey - thank you for the support!

[@leahmiller4377]

That was stressful! Phew! I'm so relieved you caught him! Love you guys

[@petrhoward]

I am so pleased you have so much patience with your kids. I think many would exclude the kids from trials and difficult situations. Instead you include them. My hats off to you sir. Your kids have a perfect coach.

[@sheldon2417]

Had a nice pair of Yellow Golden's many years ago,my male was skittish and flew right past me, watch him soar into the woods. Those hens are missing grit or oyster she'll in their diet that's why they eat the shells. I'm a poultry judge in Michigan, have had birds all my life. I never saw the male again. That happened 30 years ago. I am so thrilled that you are teaching your family about small farms. Anytime I can help just reply to this comment I will see it. Good LUCK!!

[@SnowBlueSage]

So glad you got him back. Just yesterday my male quail, Peep, escaped while I was trying to take out my female’s egg (it was cracked. She also had another one which wasn’t cracked, so all is good). Then, he squeezed through my 2x3 black fence, and my puppy chased him. I was panicking at this moment. Luckily, he squeezed through my outer fence, and I took this chance to get my mom. We put my puppy away, and we found him near my garage. In my neighbor’s house, there’s cats living there, so I steered him back into my yard and closed the fence. Then my other neighbor let her dog out and he barked at him. My mom asked politely to put him away. Then I steered Peep towards the black fence. Re-Peep (my female) was waiting for him as he tried to squeeze through the fence. I took my chance and grabbed him. He tried to get out, but I refused to let go. My mom opened the coop, and I put him in. He ran straight into the bush I made him with pine tree sticks and a few others. When my puppy was let out again, she started barking at them, but they didn’t care, and she gave up. I got to school on time, and also, while I was putting Peep back in, I grabbed the cracked egg, so all is good. Also, I hate how you were rushing to get the golden pheasant. Please, don’t do that. That could scare them, and that’s why he flew. He looked very scared and you need to earn his trust to actually get him. What I mean, is like hatch them or something, maybe talk to them in a soft voice and let them rest. I heard rushing can give them a heart attack (which I think was the cause of Tin Man’s death) or just cause death somehow, like injuries. Could you give them some time? I just don’t wanna see that again. Thanks! -One of ur biggest fans :3

[@shamimaa]

Oh my goodness - that pheasant chase was so intense! It almost seemed like something out of a movie haha Glad you guys were able to catch him!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+shamimaa - thank you very much

[@ediekoller1144]

My heart dropped when I saw your pheasant fly off to the trees but I am so glad you were able to get him back. So sorry lost two baby pheasants that did not live to full term. Great video though and I love watching you open the gifts. Thanks so much:)

[@First._.Last.]

What an ordeal for all of you!! Sad for all the little birdies that were stressed or died. It's a good thing that you and your wife can remain solution-oriented when things like that happen. I also appreciate that you didn't 'blame' the hen; but you understood the reason for her going after the pheasant egg. But really - the ability not to lose your head and to panic is a great life skill. Your children are learning so much. So many lessons. Thanks for sharing! #TakeCareBeWellDoGood

[@joichiro82]

That was tiresome and scary watching 😰 glad you got him back. I’m Japanese. I don’t live in Japan though. I like how you guys kept the headband on and finished the chores😂 BTW it was upside down. It says Okinawa.

[@bianjh6243]

lol i'm half japanese, live in the US, and I was about to type that the headbands were upside down, i was scrolling through to see if anyone else commented

[@theklamoris]

@@bianjh6243 same!

[@kelseap4072]

The most common problem in broody hens is when you see them "eating" a chick, is from them knowing that it didn't develop all the way and still has a sack left or because the chick has other complications that won't allow it to live long. The mother instinctively kills the chick in order for t not to suffer and die slowly. If you see a mother pecking at a hatching egg, leave it alone. If she kicks eggs out fork under her it's also because they are bad eggs and won't hatch, unless you have candled them and know there is life, leave them be.

[@Tammyb.]

The tail feathers will grow back after they molt. Had the same thing happen as well. It does take a while.

[@susanhughan2198]

Way to go, Annie ❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss of the other pheasant egg 😔 Nature vs Nurture 🙏

[@madisonbuckley2346]

Hope you find it!!

[@homewardpath4271]

SCARY story. Nicely told, complete with gritting my teeth! Thanks for not falling out of the tree. Poor Becky, give her a break, be more careful. Poor us, too!

[@mycedarridge]

I absolutely would not want to do without my net! It is an essential part of keeping fowl, I think!

[@lindanichols7893]

That was some cool video with you chasing the pheasant in the tree. Good thing nobody was injured! Isiah is really growing fast. He is so alert!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Linda Nichols - he's pretty tiny... I'm actually not sure if he's grown much yet.

[@mavvmann2012]

OOHHHH NOOOOOO I hope you get it back. I fell so bad for you!!!!! 😢😢😢

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Seylah James - me too ❤️

[@johnchase4408]

@@whitehouseonthehill Order yourself a large cast net (fishing) on Amazon. You can cast it when you see him and catch him that way. Just stand in your yard practicing casting. You'll get good at fast. You can also open it and set it 6 feet or so above an area that you want to set bait and if he comes to eat. Drop the net. They're light and won't harm the birds.

[@AG-mt3xs]

@@johnchase4408 That's actually a good idea. However, wouldn't the weights be dangerous if they popped a bird in the head?

[@zakarymcleod1850]

Ashley Godfrey most of my cast nets have a separate rope tying the weights to the net so you could just snip that rope and pull the weights off

[@AG-mt3xs]

@@zakarymcleod1850 I wouldn't think you could get it to open or really go a distance without some type of weight. It is a good concept, though. Hoping the giant net he bought will help.

[@denisebrady6858]

Wow I think my heart stopped for you - so pleased it ended well. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@a_turkish_pearl5144]

This is great!! What I love about your channel, is that not only do you include the nice happy parts, but you also include the sad and depressing parts, and that gives people the idea that there is always a bad sidw, and it'll always be that way, but there are still good moments!

[@Wagmiallday]

he was almost the undefeated backyard tag champion

[@janemaas4225]

So much fun to see the Momma chicken with the baby Pheasant chicks. She is a good Mommy!!! Pheasant escape way too stressful!!! Glad you got him back. Isaiah is darling. 💜❤️💜❤️

[@ben2184]

I'd love to have the space for golden pheasant

[@Maddy0418]

Just ran into your channel and it's awesome! I'm from New York City. I love your way of life. Your family is beautiful. Congrats on the baby. Thank you so much for sharing your family and way of life with us. I look forward to many of your videos in the future. Much love from NYC.

[@nitavaldez1817]

Good job catching the pheasant..love, love, love your videos❤

[@dmkammerer5286]

Glad you were able to get him back! Look forward to seeing how the baby's grow.

[@micheler3011]

Your baby is so handsome. Do not feel so safe cutting the wings, I did that once and the bird got away and was able to still fly. So do be careful, love your videos and your animals and birds. God bless!

[@joanneganon7157]

Hi guys, would you mind giving a heads up before you show graffic stuff. I never know who will be watching. Thanks Jo Jo in VT

[@woolycooly9595]

I know this is a year later but, I didn't see any graphic features in this video-

[@justasobriquet]

Glad you caught the pheasant. He is a beauty. I nearly lost an expensive pigeon last week (she flew out and got to the roof of the house, I only got her back because she is not a strong flyer and when she came back down, she ended up between the fence and the house. The dogs alerted me to her location before anything bad could happen to her like a hungry hawk.) My pigeon is probably only a fraction of your pheasant cost but I was so relieved to get her back unharmed. Of course, I trimmed her wings after that just in case she didn't totally regret her decision and might try for another free flight.

[@mintyzwaps4476]

Did you know Golden Pheasant are the most mythical bird in the philippines? They actually have a dedicated story book about them and they are also making a lesson about Golden Pheasant in schools

[@Biffo1262]

Belated congratulations on the birth of your son. I'm jealous guys. You're living the dream. Your boys always seem so happy.

[@johanesluckyrose7246]

And you one handed caught that pheasant

[@sunnycinflower1118]

Wow! What a week for you! Congratulations on your 2 new golden pheasants! 💕 Sad for the loss of your other 3. Thank goodness you were able to get Fire contained and have new security features in place. 💕😊👍

[@debramurray5132]

Your baby is beautiful. Glad you caught your pheasant. Cute baby pheasants. Sorry about the ones that didn't hatch.

[@BackroadFreedom]

No!! Sorry about the chick. I'm glad you got him back. Great gifts from all the people. Lol now you have a net. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

[@askerskov]

Seeing you try to catch the pheasant was intense, I really thought you were gonna lose the male pheasant 😳

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+asker skov - me too

[@xannisavia]

Your family is such an inspiration !

[@brendakay3802]

Scary Moments, Sad Endings and New Life... Another day at White House On The Hill. Thank you for sharing.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Brenda Kay - that was a stressful day... I'm ok if that never happens again

[@haley5008]

I've had this happen I know how you feel by show rabbits once escaped for 1 week and phesents

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Haleys life and pets - that makes me feel a little better 😀

[@SallyWooten]

Glad you caught him - but I was more worried about you falling off the ladder or out of the tree. I'm glad you didn't get hurt.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Sally Sue - me too, thanks!

[@derpygirlanimates9997]

Isaiah is SO cute! I love your channel!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Derpygirl Animates - thank you!

[@derpygirlanimates9997]

Your welcome!

[@1angelofthelight2]

BLIMEY! That was very exciting! You did really well to catch him Jake! Isaiah is coming on so well and he looks so like his brothers.

[@zachbrown8404]

OMG ! Isaiah is so adorable ! And nice catch on the Pheasant what are the chances . Especially when you're going to tag him so you don't have probblems if he gets away seriously.

[@Bunefoo401]

Looks like you were busy... just watched this on mute ... have to rewatch with sound. Lots of nice goodies from fans ❤️ So glad you ere able to catch your pheasant. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us ❤️

[@sy851]

So glad you caught the pheasant! One suggestion is to go out and buy a telescoping fishing net it will help you catch them when they are out of reach and it's strong enough to catch a fish (and my dog that tried to get away, its strong) with a lure it's strong enough to catch your birds.

[@bendova3667]

This is the classic “chicken run”

[@barbarahouk1983]

So glad you caught the pheasant; I am sure he was just as scared as you. The security measures look like they will be effective. I really think the banding is a good idea (sometimes a regulation is logical and not simply a useless expense). If you raise many pheasants, perhaps they might be marketable enough to make you a profit. (Note I am a retired physician and I have no idea regarding the pheasant market although I know some people just love the taste of pheasant). Your new little one looks well as does Becky. Mail time was nice. There are some talented people who are so nice to share their production with you. I also enjoyed the cultural exchange with Japan. So glad you all are happy & healthy & still having fun.

[@pamelalayman9849]

Finally got the sound to work! Very happy you got the pheasant back! Thanks for showing us the baby. He is adorable!

[@bendettakreutzer1684]

Thank God you caught the pheasant, all the boys look great, thanks for thinking of us with a video. You must be so busy. Do you have a wish list on Amazon?

[@isleifoterogarcia4478]

What tense moments you had Jake, and I was too. I kept watching and things turned out good! Cheers! To all of you, blessings!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Isleif Otero García - it took me awhile to calm down after that

[@francespeter]

Fran here. Amazed that you recovered the pheasant. Held my breath when you were in the tree. Hope your wife is healing well.

[@jeffreyscholfield6659]

Gosh you poor guys it sound like a rough week, we all believe that you can make it better. Because you guys have been through some of the hardest times and rebounded flawlessly.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Jeffrey Scholfield - thanks for the support ❤️

[@gskMO]

That was cool I felt your stress in trying to catch the pheasant Good job!

[@janetsanchez2025]

Nice catch !! You guys looked awesome in your head bands 👍👍

[@yeah4me1]

I LOVED them too.

[@lisathomas3527]

Glad you were.able to catch it! Wonderful family, truly inspiring

[@Garyhu408]

I am glad you retrieved your valuable Male Pheasant.

[@epizzle9232]

I found you guys about a week or so ago and I’ve watched about 4 hours worth of videos! I love you guys! You guys are such nice people and I love the way you guys live! I hope your subscription keep going up so that you can make a lot of money off of this channel to help you guys with the farm and I hope one day you will rescue in need animals!

[@haroldedickinson62]

Beautiful bird! Glad everything worked out with Fire.

[@believeryshua6509]

Those tags should never be tight on the leg of bird, should be very loose. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! 🤱🏻

[@jamiemarsh8826]

Glad you caught the pheasant, what a nightmare! The Japanese headbands looked particularly cool on you and your son. The baby is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@georgegoertzen4723]

I didn't read any comments so I don't know if you know this but you only need trim the secondary as you said on the video but also you should only trim 1 wing as they can't adapt to missing the feathers on 1 wing but will learn to adapt a sort of flight to both wings trimed.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+George Goertzen - yes, we only trimmed the secondary feathers on one wing on the male and the female

[@jessicaromo4369]

What a little as*hole bird! Keeps moving from branch to branch. It's crazy watching your boys and how fast they are growing. Uriah's (hope I spelled that right) speech and talking has improved so much just in the last few months.

[@diannt9583]

So suspenseful I had to sneak peak into the comments to find out if you caught him!

[@christopheralejandro3523]

I remember when my full golden pheasant left me 😭

[@maxinetrix2889]

So glad you caught him. Are you going to build an outside enclosure so the can enjoy the sun and wind during the summer?

[@FarmAlarm]

*You're too old to be climbing trees Jake* lol. 😂😂😂

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Farm Alarm - I don't think I'm too old yet

[@FarmAlarm]

@@whitehouseonthehill just jokes. The reason that i know you're really *not too old,* is because we are the same age, 😀😊

[@debketelsen3742]

WOW! Great idea on the pillow case. I'm glad you didn't have to use it.

[@gwentirani989]

I have a lady Amherst and he flew away thankfully he was smart enough to stay around.. made a trap and caught him. Usually it doesn’t help if it was summer because they can find they’re own food.

[@nottsp2789]

This is bad but, my dog almost got hit by a car today..😲

[@20greeneyes20]

So your dog is alright?? That so upsetting. I had to put my Nacho dog to sleep 17 years old he was a Chihuahua Min Pin I miss him so much. Please take really good care of your dog it only takes one second and hes gone.

[@mycedarridge]

I feel so bad for those tail feathers! Lol!! So much stress! Shew! Hopefully, the learning curve smoothes out some! 😍 Your baby is adorable!! I just wanna HUG him! 👶😍

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Back to Basics Homemaker - thank you! It was a tough day, glad it worked out in our favor.

[@sandy9637]

Have you guys ever thought about getting owls like barn owls, snowy owls, or any kind of owl at all? And can you please think about naming one of the emu's Littlefoot from, "The Land Before Time?" Also glad that your Pheasants was and were okay.

[@drefhill]

Everyone catch them by the tail one day and is happy having got him... for 2sec. then feeling pissed having lost him and remooved his tail.

[@tabithamckeehan386]

Just found your channel! It’s helping me while we try our hand again at raising birds. I also had an Isaiah this year, in January, making us a family of six.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Tabitha McKeehan - that's awesome!

[@tabithamckeehan386]

Just noticed we have similar kids names. My munchkins are Moriah, Ezra, Judah, and Isaiah.

[@younushussainsyed8860]

Feel Sorry for dead Chicks. You're so lucky to get him back.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+YOUNUS HUSSAIN SYED - thank you!

[@catherinelinton3444]

Isaiah is soooo cute! So glad that you caught he pheasant!

[@sisken12]

When you have hens raise them, they remain wild. So you will still want to keep them under wire.

[@GardenCityHomestead]

Wow! Stress! I am glad you got him back!

[@kayy_21]

Oh no poor little pheasant egg ☹️🥺 At least u now have some pheasant chicks 🐣🥳

[@sarahmannluker7528]

Do you have springs on the doors of your coops? I am amazed that you caught him! Whew!

[@donaldpedigo296]

....JUST DOUBLE-DOOR...DOUBLE-GATE...DOUBLE-SCREEN...ANY ENCLOSURE WHERE PRECIOUS ANIMALS ARE KEPT....I rescue dogs, and my main entry has 2-gates, so that if I screw-up and a dog passes by as I am fumbling to close the 1st-gate, the dog is prevented from escaping by the 2nd-gate....Works Every Time.......ALSO.......Most Birds will Gravitate Back to their Familiar Home, where food and water, and especially their Mate/Mates are kept.....You can always put a Female in a small cage, open the door to the Coop, and most-likely, the Rooster will simply wander back inside the Coop for food, water, and his Mate.....Best to You.

[@AndrewBoyd15]

my doors all have a latch on the inside so they can't escape - and the doors all open in - not out. He would probably have stayed - I've had free range goldens before. Until the dominant pair nest - then they chase all the others away - so make sure they're enclosed before spring!

[@mariamd786]

Good job Jake! You did it. Also RIP baby pheasant.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Mariam D - thank you

[@LumnahAcres]

Glad you got Fire back!

[@inglis7086]

Double doors going into the coop - outside door pushes in (so they can't push it open into the outside if they get into that area) and the inside door pulls into the "landing area" it's a house term - like they have when you go to a zoo and see the birds

[@elisendapelonegro9117]

Firstly, I love your videos! Secondly, your farm is gorgeous. But most importantly, your family is so wonderful! Not to mention how amazing your wife looks though just having had a new baby! Blessings upon your family!!

[@identification133]

You guys have fun adventures, really wholesome and your kids join in.

[@jchny00]

We had a pair of Ring neck for years. One of our youngest nephews thought they should free range like a chicken. He's just 6 years old, didn't know better. Sad day never saw either bird again. Had a similar indecent with our snow mallards and a friends child. As much as I want kids to learn, I no longer allow children around any confined birds hard to find or replace. I just explain to the parents I cannot afford mistakes and expensive lost birds.

[@tarantulady8565]

Can’t have the boys letting the pheasants out. A minute later: Oh, no! Why’s the door open?! ☝️Feels like the story of my entire life...😂 Glad you got him back! 🔥 Edit to add: That time lapse of you chasing him around the tree was frustrating to watch, much less do, I’m sure. And the relief at catching him was palpable! Great job!👍

[@joanneweiss3864]

I'm only at 4 min & I'm at such a happy place, those 2 babies!!!! My therapy channel, kids AND animals lol ❤️ then it got crazy but you're so calm! Too much excitement whew! Lol he's got no teeth🤗😂 GEORGIA??!! so precious, all 3 boys, so blessed!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+JoAnne Weiss - thank you, JoAnne