Oh, this was BAD. Reviving turkeys after a storm.

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[@WinkTartanBelle]

For future reference, birds expend a huge amount of energy to stay warm. This energy is calories. Warm sugar water can go a long way to reviving weak birds of any age, but especially young ones. Excellent job at reviving them. Happy you didn't lose them all.

[@mikewazowski7830]

That's if you are able to get them to actually swallow that water The quickest way is to use a combination of that method as well as theirs and a heat lamp not super close but the heat lamp provides steady heat that the air would be blowing from the hair dryer of course you're not trying to use high heat so you're keeping it barely on them but the steady heat of the heating lamp being over top of them and a heating pad being underneath them as well as once they are able to move around getting them to take in sugar water that would be the best method to really bringing a almost frozen bird back to life

[@kimlombardo8604]

I can’t believe you guys saved all of those baby turkeys!! Great job!!

[@user-cv2hh2ot4b]

Yessir

[@kayden9210]

if the turkeys die i would cry

[@centralvalleygrower1106]

These people have no knowledge on keeping animal. They are always losing animals. Smh unfollowing these people.

[@martelledg]

I do believe

[@chunky3086]

Spoiler alert

[@temi-twistedzones]

Fold a sheet in half, seal the sides, place turkey babies inside on heat pad, blow dry into the sheet. Instant heating. Good Luck. That truck and airstream would become my home. Hugs n prayers

[@m_base]

Wow, Becky is so heavily pregnant, but still fully engaged at work. Good luck for you ✌🏼

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thanks!

[@ZophiMichaels]

@The Bumble Bee Poor housing nearly killed 10 baby turkeys, neither of them are "amazing".

[@beyondseaisinyourwalls9279]

@@ZophiMichaels It wasn't their fault, it was the storm to blame, and they still saved them didn't they?

[@apoaren5996]

@@ZophiMichaels what if u were them and u couldn’t save them and u thought they were ok. if u did u aren’t “amazing” at least they saved the turkeys

[@apoaren5996]

Can they put the Bruner in the house no way

[@0ctacamel]

I volunteer in the waterfowl nursery at a wildlife rehabilitation center. Sadly, 4 ducklings passed away last night (probably because of stress and most of them are from the second batches of this year). And another one had to be euthanized due to an illness. It really makes my day to see all of those turkey babies survive. And r.i.p. to that peachick.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I'm sorry to hear about your ducklings.

[@angelagranberry588]

I just love how much you care for all your animals!!! Even if they are to be food you still give them the best life they could have!!! Y'all are some of the best and most beautiful souls alive!!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thanks, Angela!

[@MountainMassOutDoors]

Had a better ending then i thought was gonna happen … thats awesome

[@saraw17962]

Yes

[@Slay-botch]

Yes

[@AniFam]

It was so miserable at first…but the turkeys’ survival thanks to your efforts was so amazing~ I’m so glad to see them standing and walking around~ Thank you for sharing this story!🤗

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you ❤️

[@toybarons]

Congrats on saving those poults. Over the years I've known of people who have had poults die just for getting a little rain wet. I'm so happy to see that you guys pulled them through.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I'm shocked any of those turkeys survived 😳 , they looked already dead !

[@pamelaremme38]

I agree. I think most would have chalked them up for dead bu they didn't give up.

[@pipig-eb7st]

you can tell how much becky care about them just look at her eyes

[@lasiuslord6833]

Exactly why providing an adequate shelter for your birds is important.

[@kerrymain1623]

Comment appreciated but this is may not the time to criticise or condemn them

[@_Jack-O_]

@@mommadeth3066 okay because this is a business sure but in nature if there was a storm this same stuff happens. Like animals die to nature's weather all the time. Im not disagreeing with you but think of if this was out in the wild.

[@kerrymain1623]

@@mommadeth3066 I was just saying I'm sure they beating them selves over this questioning the who what when's and why's and most likely just sad so my kind heart says leave it be for right now as I'm sure after they beat them selves up over it and ran through the questions and poss answers and when they have I'm sure major changes will come

[@NaNaTT549]

@@mommadeth3066 Well they are "City Folk" that just decided one day to move to and start a "Chicken Farm". And they are just learning as they go. It's not like they grew up on a farm & have been doing this for the last 20 years or so, it's just been a couple of years. And you learn from mistakes, that's how life works. Unfortunately there will be some casualties but it's part of the process of learning. No one ever start out knowing how to do everything 100% right the first time.

[@wearethedepinets]

We had something like this happen with our meat birds last year. They were out in a area, just for the day and a storm kicked up. By the time we could get to them they were down and we thought we lost them all. We ran them into the garage, used heat pads, a heat lamp, and a blow dryer. Amazingly, every single one bounced back!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

That is awesome!

[@Ivy_DrawsWOF]

Still can't believe what yall do, me and my parents ordered an incubator for my birthday, and we will use your tips for hatching!!! I still am so puzzled how you guy have almost the perfect life!!! me and my friend are going to hatch chicks so you guys will be a perfect resource, thank you again for all you've done. Have a great week!

[@birdiemomcarol6554]

Those baby turkeys are so very lucky to have had you there to save them. What a miracle that you brought them back from the brink of death. Very scary I’m sure for all of you during that storm ⛈. So glad everyone is safe.

[@Dylan-kz7ht]

Poor Turkeys at least they survived

[@jonathangamingchannel]

Yeah

[@blackberry8618]

yeah

[@davidsmith7090]

Wow... you guys have blessed hands... that was so difficult to watch, but alas, you guys turned it around, that's fantastic.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you for the support, David

[@carnation969]

My first hen died suddenly today, so it was really nice to see you save your baby turkeys. RIP Petunia 🐓

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I'm sorry to hear that

[@lyld7966]

Oh my... Those turkeys looked like they were in shock. Thank goodness y'all helped them. Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️

[@kitnkindlin683]

Oh nooo poor birds.. they’re so tough though after such a strong storm they made it through even if barely

[@cmoreson4281]

You guys are incredible you amaze me every week on how great you handle your birds. I thought those turkeys were gone but you never gave up great job.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you very much

[@theperson8049]

Rest in Peace Jedi, we're sad to see such a sweet bird like you go up to the land above ♥️

[@randalllevy5307]

I love the fact that you show the good and the bad aspects of farming. The happy and the sad. And that you care for your animals.

[@lydiahuizenga9749]

That's why I refrain from putting any bird outside until they are fully feathered. You never know what will happen and if they can withstand it. You can only ever learn though.

[@tessehling]

Where would you put a turkey. I got news for ya. Birds are supposed to be outside.

[@nleb1993]

@@tessehling a barn

[@eldenl1]

In nature, the chicks have a mother hen to keep them warm and dry under her body/wings. These chicks do not have this so they must be fully feathered to be outside.

[@lydiahuizenga9749]

@@tessehling I keep my turkeys inside until fully feathered. They have their own brooder big enough for them. 🤷

[@centralvalleygrower1106]

Exactly. These people don’t know what they are doing. They are always losing animals. Stupid if you ask me.

[@ruben600carrizales]

U guys are the ones who got me into raisin chickens and ducks

[@JoeRaven33]

This channel was my final push to start raising chickens and ducks tooo..!

[@gray1137]

Same

[@Tradwife1941]

How do raisin chickens taste?

[@orionskittles]

@@Tradwife1941 no he meant RAISING chickens

[@areyoumadbroxd6861]

@Ruben Carrizales Raisin chicken…and raisin ducks?!? I wonder if they put them out into the sun until the shrivel house and dry out on a big tarp…I mean…that’s how raisins are made. 🤣

[@darlouthia5153]

What a comeback ! Still doing awesome. The Narragansett turkeys are really interesting. Can’t wait to see them all grown up 🦃

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Thank goodness y’all didn’t give up on them❣️ I’ve seen allot of weird animal things as a Wildlife Biologist, but I’ve never seen something like this.😳

[@missgrreen9398]

Thank god you guys had the knowledge to move quickly and bring those little ones back to a proper temperature as quickly as you did. It’s amazing how they can spring back with a little heat. I have seen it work on tiny newborn kittens that were found outdoors alone and freezing, also looking too far gone. Life is a delicate balance and this just reminds us.

[@AG-mt3xs]

Those poor babies! So thankful you were able to get them warmed up in time!!!

[@JessieBurwell]

I would take a WELL NEEDED trip with my 4 year son Nathan!! ❤️😊😊❤️ That’s so wonderful how you saved all those baby turkeys!! Your both have SUCH GOOD HEARTS!!! ❤️❤️

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you, Jessica

[@carolcalf2032]

Well done. How heartbreaking for you all. Sending hugs from UK. Such love given to these birds. Phew I thought they were all goners.

[@1therightstuff1]

I thought they were beyond help. That was incredible that you were able to bring them back. Way to go!

[@lyndakempland4559]

Poor babies. Thanks for all the work you did on them

[@PromisedJubilee]

Omgosh, them blinking at the beginning was so HEARTBREAKING 😭 That was stressful. Glad you guys saved them. Way to hang in there and not give up on em.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you!

[@adolfotrujillo6781]

I love how much y’all care for yalls animals 😍😍❤️

[@chatterjeesutopa3511]

Thank God they are all ok. God bless you for taking care of these voiceless. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nancyhowell6908]

So happy for you that you were able to revive the turklets (my word for baby turkeys). Your boys are a delight to watch especially when they are with the animals! I’ve donated to your cause and one other at Omaze. My husband is showing signs of dementia and we lost our home 7 years ago. I’m hoping for some type of permanent home for him to get used to before the dementia is full blown. Living in rentals and changing every couple of years will not be good for him. We need some permanency.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Good luck in the giveaway, Nancy, thanks for looking into it!

[@beenubaiju4480]

Omg you guys are amazing for saving all these poor babies 🥰

[@JAMES-bu1lv]

Weather plays a really big role for birds life.. I also have 6 pigeons but a week ago.. because of non seasonal rain 2 of them got really sick and I'm trying hard to get them well again 😞💕

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you for sharing, I hope they are on the mend

[@goldenscar3933]

take them to the vet NOW!! the vet knows what to do tell me what happend after you do that ok?

[@JAMES-bu1lv]

@@goldenscar3933 hey dude.. thank you for your care.. but my birds are already fine.. I talked to a vet.. and he told me they need warmth so.. I took the heater and kept them in there for good 2 days and I gave them luke warm water. To drink they are look fine now...

[@JAMES-bu1lv]

@@whitehouseonthehill my pleasure ❤️

[@goldenscar3933]

@@JAMES-bu1lv ok good to know im glad

[@kaisomasegaran737]

Love the videos guys!! The wind has been blowing like crazy lately. I will say though we needed the rain. So glad that you guys were able to revive the turkeys. Keep up the great work.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you, Kai

[@the.vinodd]

Amazing job with saving those babies....makes me smile 😄

[@lee8300]

You guys are so amazing. You did everything you could to save your baby turkeys, and it worked. I love your channel.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you, Lee!

[@calliebanning6844]

y’all are so amazing! thank you for putting in so much effort into the lives of these turkey polts!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

We really appreciate it, thank you, Callie

[@sharontracy2151]

We have turkey poults and shortly after getting them their eyes started closing. Breeder said he has had no problems. We have been treating them with pink eye antibiotics. Lost 3 out of 9 so far. Seeing some improvement. Never had this with chicks and goslings

[@0ctacamel]

I hope for their recovery ❤️

[@elenabarber8069]

You guys are so dedicated to your animals! I am a fellow chicken/poultry enthusiast. Everyone who knows me thinks I'm TOO obsessed with chickens, but how can I NOT try to identify a chicken's breed on sight if it appears for one second in a movie?! (I'm pretty sure one of Belle's chickens in the live-action Beauty and the Beast is a sapphire gem!) I just have a small flock of 4 pullets and 2 chicks, but when I grow up I plan to have a big property, maybe even a homestead like you guys, but mainly I really want chickens wherever I end up going in life. Thanks for your content. It's really amazing and meaningful to me.

[@susanorr8348]

I have seen a lady revive a chicken found frozen after a noreaster so i think they are very resilient. She took her into her house and warmed her snd babied her until she revived and recovered. So there is always hope.

[@2013TombRaider]

Those baby turkeys are freaking warriors and you two are hero’s for saving them..

[@dawnjohnson4303]

You are awesome! Thank you for saving those babies

[@lindsey2795]

You guys are amazing. It’s been hard here too. The river in Missouri is still rising strong

[@Buzzer_Trisha]

I thought I was about to cry during this video when I saw the baby turkeys looked all dead…… and then right after that I cried

[@sassafrass241]

Gosh little Isaiah. And Uriah. And Eli. I love this family so much. Is baby 4 another boy? Congrats on saving the poults!

[@beckywebb1916]

I’m in St. Louis and whenever I see a bad storm, I think about you guys and your animals!

[@teresagreco9794]

Oh that was so sad and amazing at the same time. I'm sure it was scary but you both saved them all. Awesome. Teresa from Texas♡

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Very true

[@skedaddle347]

i'm so glad that they survived! at the state they were left in, i don't think i would have had any hope left, but you guys brought them back to life!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

We felt the same way

[@robert2936]

You have a very very very supportive wife who stands with you in every walks of life and doesn't complain but just walk hand in hand to do everything you which which is the rarest to find like a diamond in a coal mine. May God bless you with all happiness 😊

[@BiterAvid]

That was flipping amazing. Wow. Isiah is now a full fledged person, just in time for a new little pre-shaped. Love your channel. I am so happy about the new veterans charities. Another channel is sponsored by Omaze too and that one was for college funds for the children of soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice. In Seattle, we have many many homeless veterans. They are the forgotten and thrown aside warriors and it is a tragedy. Many have challenges directly related to their service. I am so happy that this group has decided to do something about it.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

I agree... never enough we can do for them. Thanks for your thoughts, Mickey

[@debvanportfleet5725]

I'm so happy that you saved your babies. I watch a lot of animal vet shows and one vet in Denver, Dr Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet uses a big black trash bag tent and a hair dryer to warm up very cold babies. That and also heating pads. Watching I kept wishing you had a big tent.

[@NaNaTT549]

That putting towels in the dryer comment was a good idea, I would add putting sheets, towels, & blankets in the dryer & covering the babies with to bring up core temp while blow drying & maybe a heat lamp too.

[@rbuckel]

Thank you for saving all those babies😊❤

[@AxelShurikin]

I know so many farmers who wouldn't even bother. Y'all are amazing 💞

[@ItsAndyAntonio]

Happy they all survived 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@1ChiMom68]

I'm happy they all lived. The cold and wind rain but they got threw around in there. Poor turkeys. I love your guickens...

[@momo_chie]

Wow I just amazed..you save all of them..what a great parents...

[@Honey-_bee]

Awesome job caring for your turkeys!!

[@Desire4firez]

I had the same thing happen to my 2 day old turkey poults and chicken chicks when I had them mailed several years ago. Brought right in to the hair drier. It worked sooooo well. Literally brought them back to life. So amazing. Our favorite chicken came from that batch; a very sweet light brahma. I'm glad all your poults are OK. Sorry about your peafowl! That's disappointing 😞

[@rickwells5624]

Truly awesome job reviving the turkeys. Hats off to both of you 👍👍

[@PeetaGeethaKrishna]

1st I thought they'd not survive 😭 but your strong determination made them to see days ahead ❤️ loads of love from India ❤️

[@millenniumjourney3672]

I am so happy those baby turkeys are save. You guys did a great job ❤️

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thanks so much

[@enajoy]

Amazing work saving those babies guys ! Y’all have inspired our homestead to get chickens & guineas - they’re 3.5 weeks old & all because I watched your chicken tractor build video and got so inspired by the love your family has raising all these birds 🖤✨ I’d love to buy some eggs or enter that giveaway ! I need all black flock !

[@jeremymichaelbreton]

That’s awesome the turkeys survived!! The small coop would be good for a city farm. Would need to figure out a run though

[@Tiger-Lilly]

YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! THANK YOU FOR NOT GIVING UP ON THEM! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@plattepuss66]

If I remember correctly, don't turkeys have a habit of looking up in the rain? Maybe they were moved out took soon? I didn't think so, but wow.

[@jagoldenpyrenees491]

It's not so much that as that they'll just lay there and let themselves freeze to death instead of seeking shelter (Heritage turkeys are still dumb but nowhere near as suicidally stupid as broad breasteds)

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Yes, they were on the end of the chicken coop watching the rain when the other birds stayed under the tarp for cover. Definitely not smart.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Wow !! I thought there was little to no chance that those turkeys would make it. You folks were fast acting and calm considering the circumstances. Congratulations. Well done.

[@lilac_leopard20]

Oh wow, they looked so dead. I’m glad you started to warm them up! I love your videos, they’re very fun to watch. I’m super happy they lived!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you so much

[@carolynrivera9147]

So happy they all made it. I cried when I saw them laying on the ground looking lifeless.

[@ravenbrown74]

Wow I can’t believe you saved them You guys are amazing

[@qwilfish66]

Sorry to hear about the bad storm but what an awesome amazing job you guys did bringing those turkeys back to life 🥰🇦🇺🐨

[@Tiger-Lilly]

I spent most of my childhood summers at my grandparents fruit farm. That was like a piece of paradise! I am so ignorant to animal farms though. I wouldn't have a clue what to do. You guys raise so many animals as well as giving them a great quality of life. I can only imagine how hard you guys work to keep this going. I genuinely admire the skill and dedication that comes with it. Your kids are lucky. They look really happy too!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you, Jaime

[@cookie9872]

I was literally crying sad tears at the start but at the end it was happy ones

[@backwooddesignco]

What an amazing turn of events!!! Way to go guys 🙏🏻❤️

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you, Lindsey

[@nightvalebunny137]

Thank you for showing these situations. I think a lot of people new to hobby farming or bird/livestock raising gain from seeing them. Not only do you show it isn’t all rainbows and happiness, sometimes it’s scrambling to save lives and coming back to a pen full of “might be too late”s.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

That's exactly right

[@nightvalebunny137]

@@whitehouseonthehill I’ve dealt with chicks stomped on by a large dog who thought they were living squeak toys. We were sure the whole batch was done for. Broken wings, broken leg, missing skin (in one instance, when I lifted the chick’s wing every bit of their side was exposed muscle). We didn’t lose a one.

[@Una8832]

My chickens would never stay in those fences because apparently their favorite activity is flying and I dont know why people say chickens cant fly they cant fly as large distant aces as other birds but THEY FLY

[@cissymcilwain8964]

Thankful they’re feeling better!

[@karenmorse7031]

Oh that was so scary I’m glad you were able to save them! Ayam cerami are on my wish list, I’m getting ready to hatch some EE from my hens thus weekend 👍

[@KaylahDemi]

When they were putting them in the tub I 100% thought they were dead. No movement, stiff, eyes closed. This was amazing to see

[@lavendereditz897]

poor baby’s i love turkey’s they are so sweet i’m so glad they’re okay!

[@ubetchya78]

Thank God all the poor babies survived! (even though they're destined for freezer camp) I've always heard turkeys are dumb enough to drown in a rainstorm.... So lucky you were home to swiftly rescue and revive them.

[@ace50cal1]

Awesome work! I love your farm! I love all birds this one hit me pretty good. Pulled my heart strings for sure ❤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Ahh, thanks for caring

[@JustShawnie]

Way to GO! You guys are the Turkey rescuers👍🏼

[@sophiedawson8307]

Got to admire your determination and dedication. What you guys do is amazing.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you, Sophie

[@aleczika9187]

I’m so glad to hear they all are alive 🥰❤️

[@deborahkogan8742]

Thank you for helping!

[@mohammedsabeelvlogs5694]

Wow that is unreal 😭 this universe need more people like you guys keep it up love you from INDIA 🇮🇳❤️

[@KathyLarsen]

Great job looking after them thanks for sharing

[@Alejandro-zv1zq]

That was amazing to see how you both saved the young turkeys !!

[@eileenjurek6898]

Wow!!! Totally amazing that you didn't lose any baby turkeys!

[@apoaren5996]

You guys are the best animal keepers and I can’t believe u guys managed to keep them alive

[@zahidyousuf4387]

same thing happened to my chicks and ducklings i kept them in incubator and they all are doing great now

[@Singr4God]

Great job you guys! It's a horrible feeling when chicks are dying and you're trying to help them live. So glad your turkeys made it!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Me too!

[@queenofcreepsville]

I grew up on a farm. Baby turkeys and baby geese had to be sheltered until they were big enough to fend for themselves. My Mom always said ," they have the common sense of a turkey to get out of the rain" for exactly the reason you just dealt with. The weirdly walking peafowl needed its feet taped. That's why it was walking differently.

[@STARLAAAAA]

Omg I thought they were all gone😢 ... so glad you were able to save them ❤️ God is good 🙏🏾