our rare birds flew away (for good)

[@sandragillingham6255]

Jake, I agree with you cutting the wings to keep them safe is the best.

[@sableraven7603]

Clipping not cutting

[@charankumars7825]

I also say same👇

[@johnhendrickson9036]

Why do you have to correct everyone man

[@sandragillingham6255]

@@johnhendrickson9036 thanks, but it's okay...I'm not bother by ppl like this...If in person they wouldn't even get a chance to do this cause I wouldn't give them the time of day...

[@PaxxTan]

@@sandragillingham6255 Lmao relax. They were probably just trying to help you out with proper terminology. Correction don't have to be an attack. They can be helpful.

[@sophie7162]

It’s so funny that captain was laying down trying to hide when she is bright white

[@bargetherooster3079]

instincts my friend

[@chuckandmax7313]

I guess they don’t like the snow, they probably want to fly south for the winter. I don’t mind you clipping their wings because I know you would never harm one of your animals. By the way how is the peacock 🦚 doing. The one at the Cog Hill farm has been strutting with his feathers all up and looking fabulous. I’d love to see how yours look. Have a great week. All my love to you both and all the kids, from Texas, your fans Chuckandmax

[@giannis176]

They are domestic ducks, they don't try to migrator anywear

[@bargetherooster3079]

@@giannis176 you are exactly right

[@duckmama]

Mine love the snow. I agree clipping their wings was the right thing to do. In all likelihood, they made it out further out than they anticipated and then they were either too disorientated, panicked, or simply weren't skilled enough at flying yet to make it back before a predator or the elements got to them. Captain was pretty freaked out and focused on hiding. The others were probably trying to do the same.

[@GianniAzul3609]

“i don’t mind you clipping their wings.” And what if you did mind? You sound like the ducks belong to you. They don’t belong to you and the owner is doing his best to protect them. Mind your own property.

[@jxsvvr]

@@GianniAzul3609 What about you?

[@annadelacruz1483]

Sorry to hear about the ducks. The others are so cute getting in the water. I love watching the animals on your farm. Your family is so cool. The boys just love the snow and watching them is wonderful. Take care of yourselves, because you are truly loved. Hugs and smoochies to you all and that little gal.....omg, what a sweetie. Anna Banana, a big smile here!

[@petsCareKashmir]

Clipping is a good option . You have worked so hard raising them so losing one is heart breaking. Stay blessed all

[@birdy0666]

Muscovy ducks are actually amazing fliers and love to take to the skies! We have around 60ish at the end of breeding and the older ones will fly into the fields next to our house (our farm land) and pick up the corn and beans the combines leave behind! We had 5 fly over the trees in our river bottom once and 4 returned home.. 2 days later our neighbor a mile from us said he had a duck in his yard! She was happy to be home with her drake again!

[@Rgp1958]

Guess those birds didn’t know a good thing when they had it. Hope they can stay safe! You certainly did your best!

[@kukii177]

@@tilia774 they had much better living conditions than a prison + they were allowed to go out and be safe but they just took them back in.

[@acevasquez615]

@@tilia774 i would rather that than find my own food and run from predators

[@changedmaname4634]

They need to cover the top and put up better fencing to keep them safe. That flimsy netting won’t keep any predators out. The problem is that now the wings are clipped they can’t get away in case a predator attacks. They had a lot of deaths that could have easily been avoided.

[@bizzybee852]

A good thing? Did you see that last duck house they put those poor ducks in? I was raised on a 30 acre farm and we raised every kind of farm animal from horses, to chickens, pigs, ducks, cows, goats, etc. Our farm was in the South, in South Carolina, where the coldest it usually ever gets in the winter time is 20 degrees and that is usually only for a few nights out of the entire winter. Most of the time it is much warmer and we never put our ducks in a coop without some kind of straw bedding so they could keep warm and build a nest to sleep in if they wanted to because ducks like to do that. Did you notice that he said it was going to get below zero there, and yet he put those ducks in a coop with zero bedding and they had to not only stand on the cold wet frozen ground that was covered in their own feces, but I guess they were going to have to try and sleep on that cold wet feces covered frozen ground as well. And did you also notice the huge gap at the bottom of the duck house? While they were trying to sleep on the frozen ground, the freezing cold wind was going to be blowing thru that gap directly on them. My Papa would always shovel out the duck house almost every night before he put the ducks to bed. And if for some reason he didn't shovel it out, like maybe he had already done it that morning so there wasn't much poop on the ground, he would throw fresh straw down to cover up any of the poop so the ducks would not have to lay in it. There really is no excuse for him not giving those ducks any bedding, and there is no excuse for that huge gap all the way around the bottom of that coop either. Not only could a predator easily get in, lots of predators like minks, foxes, or coyotes could get thru over or under an electric fence, we've had them do it on our farm and it was a barbed wire fence with an electric wire. So I know they could especially get thru that flimsy electric netting. The netting is only susposed to be for the daytime to keep the animals in, it is really just a deterrent for predators. You hope that if they get a shock it will scare them off, but a hungry predator especially like a fox, they will try and try to figure a way in when they are really hungry or have kits to feed. The coop or housing they sleep in is supposed to be where your animar ls are totally secure, it is supposed to predator proof. But the biggest weather danger to poultry is cold wind or drafts. If a fox jumped over that netting, he would crawl right under that duck house, and the poor ducks would probably be so frozen they couldn't move fast enough to even try to get away. No wonder those poor ducks flew away.

[@nuggetsfan007]

@@bizzybee852 shut up...

[@dawnreyestakaki257]

I support your measures to keep your birds safe 🙏🏼💛🌟. Thank you for your loving hearts for you animals 🥰❣️

[@tjo1233]

I was crying watching this God please keep the birds home and safe

[@silversummit5628]

Sorry to hear about the 2 hookbill ducks. My friend that turned me on to raising ducks had 3 of his 5 domestic ducks fly away last fall.None of My hookbill ducks have flown away yet luckily, but I know 1 wild mallard flew away at about 5 months old and returned the following spring with a male companion but flew off when I got too close. Like I said before if you want more hatching eggs this spring I’ll gladly send you another batch when my pretty girls get laying again soon. Thanks for sharing and god bless.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

If you have hookbills, let us know

[@dannym323]

@@whitehouseonthehill bruh, if you had actually kept the incubator closed instead of taking ducklings out right as they hatch endangering all the birds hatching maybe you would have had more to begin with but nope, four got stuck in their shell because humidity dropped and one just blatantly died, you could have taken your time since these are very rare birds, but i guess years of hatching eggs hasn't taught you anything, but thats not where the royal screw up ended you actually lost them, you wasted your money and let go an endangered breed, good job, :)

[@oksanamudrik1349]

@@dannym323 yo can u chill it was a mistake dayum so rude

[@jz4363]

@@dannym323 stfu kid, just bc he made a mistake doesn’t mean u can be rude

[@saltt2069]

@@dannym323 instead of being rude about it try to kindly tell him so he can improve, and if it bothers you go watch somebody else! Have a good day

[@arianagonzalez9479]

"We're Tryna keep th safe from predators" The Possum: 😲

[@YowellsHoppinHilltopFarm]

You have such an amazing farm and you inspired me to start hatching eggs and now I am addicted and you also inspired me to start my own KZbin channel! Thank you and keep up the great work!!!

[@kellydavis1633]

When you are in this kind of situation,when something unexpected occurs,it is a learning experience. I feel for the loss of the Hookbills. I think you will find them somewhere holding-out & safe. Maybe hunger & cold will guide them back home! I really enjoy seeing the luttlest son enjoying his dinner so much! He is just a cutie-pie! Good natured & loving! The snow sliding off the roof of the coop was really cool! Looked like fibers almost in the icesickles! Thank you for being 'ya'all'! Blessings to all every day. Stay warm,winter is just getting started!

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

I’m really sorry you lost two of your hook build ducks. I know you give great loving care to all of your animals and I just can’t imagine why they wouldn’t want to come back home even if they left for a while. It was very sweet to see the children in their younger years😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lyndaennis8508]

Hi I am blown away what you both have done excellent work love to see more all my love too you all xxx Lynda from South Australia Australia

[@amberlennon2203]

Im sorry you lost them, it hard to see your guy's hard work just disappear. And it's amazing how you guys tried to save endangered birds and hopefully breeding season we will see more hookbilled ducks.

[@MamaTtoB-P]

Awww soooo sorry to hear this. I will pray for you all for God's peace & comfort. Looks like the kids had some fun sledding while you were looking. God bless

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

You should also do the pheasants so they can't escape like last time. Jake, i believe they make a warmer for exterior batteries and power supplies. Cold weather effects the efficiency of power storage and supply. Look into camper and RV joints for the warmer.

[@smokagaming491]

We may not be as wholesome up this way, but this is the kind of life that a lot of us choose, up here in northern maine. Love your guys videos, awesome to see the entire family having fun, and to see this guys sons grow up working on the farm with him.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you for the support ❤️

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

It would be so hard for me to lose my animals. I grew up on a farm and I’m used to the life and death of farm cycle. However so disheartening when you raise them to adulthood and have expectations of hatching baby Ducklings or breeding a new baby onto the farm, And then to lose that hope would be very very hard to have to deal with. I’m very sorry for you guys do you have lost your pair of Mandarin female ducks… and even more sorry is it you look so hard to find them and was unable to whatever the outcome!!! I so enjoy your videos especially Zell Children laughing and playing in the snow they are truly happy on the farm and I love it that they get excited to come in and help cook the meal. Kudos to the company that has made it possible for a children to be involved and not only cooking the meal, but to make a meal the children are going to like & EAT is wonderful!!😊❣️❣️❣️❣️ you have made such a happy home for your children and it delights my heart to see this. God bless you for caring the way you do about your family and your animals. You will never get any criticism from me because I know how hard it is to accomplish what you have❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@EvilQween3488]

Am I the only one that’s sad? Like dang man we’ve watched these ducks grow 😿

[@pistachioqueen2024]

I so hope the ladies come back!!!! your farm looks so beautiful with all that snow!

[@Andrei8pa3]

You dont have to hold the camera while you are catching the birds, we dont care how it looks, all we care about is that you catch the bird and keep it safe :)

[@tearose9938]

He can get a GoPro and put it on his hat. Or strap it to his chest.

[@blkrob55]

You are truly blessed. You have a beautiful family , amazing carpenter skills. You’re living the dream. I just found your channel recently and I’m addicted now. Very inspiring I would love to have your life

[@AGirl-SomeLand-andADream]

I’m sorry you lost two endangered ducks. According to the Livestock Conservancy Hookbills are capable of strong flight. Glad you clipped their wings, they’ll be much safer with a caring family specially since they have never lived in the wild. Hopefully Wendy and Darling are thriving somewhere safe.

[@susangill45]

Suggestions for your too cold batteries, get a solar camping blanket that you put between you and the ground and have Becky fashion it into a cover for your batteries to use when you know it will drop below freezing

[@nightshadekelly]

Good idea!

[@birdiemomcarol6554]

Oh so sorry they are gone. Don’t give up hope. You never know, they may come back (??). Like ChuckandMax said maybe they flew south for the winter. And clipping the wings is the most loving thing you can do for your precious birds. Keep them safe 🥰

[@aurorarowley7310]

I'm so sorry about Wendy and Darling. I hope they simply somehow got lost and found a different farm that had ducks. But I imagine if that were the case the other people would do the right thing and post around letting others know two random ducks showed up at their pond... I really hope the more likely thing of a predator finding them didn't happen.

[@Zinnias2go]

You did the right thing...keeping them safe 👍 sorry about your lost ducks 🦆 ☹️

[@bennystropicalswimmigwolf8691]

Good Morning: Thank you for sharing your birds with us You're amazing people doing amazing job. Thank you and keep up the great work!!!

[@alicia0223]

Sorry to hear your ducks flew away! That is heartbreaking. Best wishes!

[@rshoemaker7368]

So sorry! You always try so hard to keep your flock safe.

[@margimackowski-seif9305]

We traveled with four children, one year apart. When we went through airports, we kept them in harnesses . We took a lot of flack but all four of our children are alive and well, and now have children of their own. Clipping the duck's wings is just good husbandry.

[@Lillpixeychic]

Wait what kind of idiot would travel with 4 kids a year a part and not use a leash?! That’s just asking to leave one in an airport... My son is 9 now but I’m disabled and use a walker. I used a leash to keep him from running in the streets. We went to parks that he couldn’t run out of a safe place but when we had to walk around cars he had his monkey leash backpack on his back

[@grandmajane2593]

Forty years ago I put my son on a leash when we went shopping because he ran in all directions. People stared at me and my mother cussed me out for it. I was only trying to keep him safe.

[@PaxxTan]

I want to make sure everyone knows that clipping a bird's wings is temporary. This is something I didn't understand when I was younger--I thought it was permanent, but the feathers do grow back, just like our hair. I support the choice to clip the ducks' wings in this situation. Wing clipping should never be the go-to choice, but if being able to fly will definitely allow your birds to hurt themselves or to put themselves in danger and there is nothing else reasonable you can do to prevent them from doing so, at that point, I think clipping is a good option.

[@BeyondEcho95]

It's like clipping nails

[@simdoughnut659]

I didn't think that wing clipping was necessary on farm raised ducks. I watch a few duck farmer youtubers, and it was explained that they were basically too fat to fly away.

[@Blackfox_Kitsune]

it depends on the type of clipping. there is clipping of the feathers which is temporary, and then there's the permeant kind, which involves clipping part of their wing off while they are still hatchlings. :( Zoo's tend to opt fort the mutilating in a lot of cases. (not all some are now building decent aviaries and letting them fly)

[@BeyondEcho95]

Lol that mallard was like, "Just kidding, JUST KIDDING!"

[@dianapulido1807]

Hopefully, they are ok and will come back. You did right in clipping their wings.

[@lisafisher8408]

So sad that the ducks did not come back. Clipping the other ducks wings is your best bet to not lose the others and let them have a happy life!

[@ashyyy96]

Sorry for your loss, at least you still have 2 pair. I can’t wait to see what hatches out in spring!!

[@syedhidayatshah2319]

Indeed you're a blessed family 😇😘

[@xxaestheticsxx9064]

As soon as I heard this I thought that they were migrating but then I thought they wanted to ran away but if they can’t love the amazing home they have we can understand that❤️

[@marshasmith6320]

I absolutely love your videos. I was sitting here thinking I wish White House on the hill would post a video and you did!!! I’m so happy now. I’m so sorry about your ducks flying away.

[@echoshorts5637]

Those ducks didn't know staying with you guys was the best option they had. Hope they will stay safe out there.

[@AAliyahMya]

Ok but 7:32, Isaiah looks up at his dad and it's the cutest thing ever😭😭😭😭

[@shrovetuesday8473]

I haven’t been here for a while but I needed to hear what rare birds flew away oh how devastating what about the kids

[@ulcazperx3366]

They are hookbills

[@cassino230]

@wave love it lmao

[@joemomma6414]

My condolences. I hope you find them, one day.

[@foxmore262]

yes

[@elliekaplan8281]

They flew off to Neverland...

[@heatherferguson1267]

We also clip our birds wings, better to keep them safe as possible! Thank you for your videos, my son and I love them!

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

I am so so sorry you guys lost two of your feather babies. Raising livestock can be heartbreaking I think. I know as a new chicken mom (I'm bound to be a homesteader one day I think...LOL!), the ones I've lost have been horribly painful to me. I really appreciate your wing clipping advice though. I want to be able to let my Rhode Island Red flock free range a little bit but I'm so afraid that their boyfriend, Colonel Sanders, is going to teach them how to fly over the neighbors fence. I may have to do more research on clipping their wings so I can let them out in my backyard more. One day, I hope to have some land to have more animals that I can love on and utilize the resources they provide. LOVE your channel and am working on an artwork to send you guys to show my appreciation of all of the wonderful lessons I've learned from your channel. Much love, and always prayers to your family.

[@girlsunday1013]

So sorry you lost a few. Still praying they find their way back.

[@strxwbxrryskies7832]

Aw I'm sorry that happened!

[@nightshadekelly]

Wing clipping may sound horrible to some people but it really is a good thing to keep them safe when they are domestic animals.

[@jep2816]

Cutting wings is the best way to keep them safe, subscriber here from the Philippines, i love watching your blogs cos i love animals too. Thank you i enjoyed your videos.

[@axisquijano3260]

Isaiah is so adorable! Such a cutie! 🥰

[@1angelofthelight2]

So sorry the ducks went south. Hope they come back in Spring. Loved the video.

[@joycemaurer3588]

I just love that your boys laugh so much, so sweet!

[@mohammadzulqarnain6288]

The worry on your face tells it all man,you are a good human 👍🏻

[@mizzenmonkey]

Owning and raising fowl can be so heartbreaking- everything can be just perfect and then one day you go out and a raccoon has broken in in some manner you never dreamed of and had a feast, or your favourite hen has a heart attack, mumma hen abandons the clutch and they are too cold, and on it goes. It's the ones that live that make it worthwhile!

[@skedaddle347]

Oh no! So sorry to hear that your birds flew away. I hope you guys get more hookbill ducks!

[@firedude3337]

People will always complain....no matter what. We like to watch you guys do YOUR farm.....just ignore the haters.

[@Donna_G]

When I had my parrot, I kept his wings clipped. Wing clipping is done for a variety of reasons. I have not problem with it and certainly don't think it's cruel or injurious to the bird in any way. I hope you figure out what happened to them. Were they banded? That might help with learning what happened.

[@niquanefrancis8341]

I'm sorry you lost Wendy and darling but good news that captain came back

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you

[@danielleejohnson5931]

I haven't read the comments on this video And I'm sure someone's already mentioned this however whenever our ducks flew off and didn't return we would usually find them at a neighboring duck keepers home infiltrating their flock, LOL. We lost several through the years that would fly off with the wild flocks of ducks and not return. On several occasions we had ducks, especially mallards that would fly off with a wild flock and return the following year. We were able to identify these ducks by our bands.

[@CoronasProjects]

WOW. Thats awesome.

[@tracybowling97]

Hmmmm...it's the case of the missing birds. It's like the pigeons all over again.

[@SomeonesVampireChild]

Lol the pigeons

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

And the golden pheasant...its like he fosnt relise birds can fly...I allways clip all birds every 3 months...otherwise the ducks can fly a dog 6 ft in the air.

[@pamelalayman9849]

There is nothing wrong with clipping wings! People clip all kinds of birds wings to keep them safe! I think you did what you need to do to keep them safe! Thank you for these wonderful video's! I pray that the Lord bless and protect you, your beautiful family and your entire farm! ❤😊🕊

[@canadianjett3057]

Clipping the feathers don’t bother me. It doesn’t matter if they are not endangered or not, if it’s for an animals safety, anything should be fine. As always, keep up the good work❤️❤️❤️

[@jimmysjamin1]

No matter what you do people will criticize I say just keep doing what your doing your raising a wonderful flock too be sure thank you so much for making my days a lot brighter I'm loving it lol 😁

[@AG-mt3xs]

Oh my goodness! You guys are having the worst luck!! Don't let anyone try to make you feel bad. Clipping the wings is the best thing for this rare breed.

[@caroleelagrone9729]

I noticed you had a opossum. They chop The heads off their prey! That's how you know it's them! 🤗 I love the family work together program you All work with! 🤗

[@kittothekat427]

Captain is such a beautiful duck! 🤍🖤

[@sophocles-op5rp]

i've also do it with my ducks to prevent losing them❤️you did the right thing

[@patriciabeyer7824]

😲 Maybe they will come back. It's rough when the power goes off!! 👏👏 That dinner looks yummy. Even the kids were eating. Nice. Be well. God bless your family. 👋🙏☝️

[@charliew1758]

I’m surprised that the hookbills can fly, also can’t wait for the mandarin ducks to start breeding, hoping you get some white babies this year too!:)😄

[@duckmama]

They are great flyers. Like any other bird, they need practice for longer flights to build up the muscles. Mine much prefer to walk and only fly when startled or in a jubilant burst when I bring them their dinner.

[@lynnscotland826]

You do what you have to do xx

[@HomesteadDreaming]

So sorry they never came back, that's a bummer!

[@Leopuppers]

We ALWAYS slip the wings of our chicken, ducks and geese 1-2 times a year. We have them in a fenced area as well but they like flying out to explore and we have way too many predators here as well. It never hurts them and only keeps them safe :)

[@Jlind9335]

That would be hard for me. I know how rare they are. Maybe they went to one of the neighbors. I would ask around and maybe someone saw them. Good luck to you and your ducks.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Hope you find them later. Safe and sound!

[@ODriscolls]

It's for the best to clip them. That's so sad they are lost!

[@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD]

Well that sucks, dont worry about them they'll be fine

[@alexturner6018]

I had a duck named DuckDuck. He was a Mascovy duck. We had him for about 10yrs. Raised him from a hatchling. Every winter DuckDuck would fly away. Because ducks are migratory birds. Once winter was over he would come back. Its a natural thing. Domesticated ducks can absolutely survive in the wild.

[@nivibidstrup6759]

Thanks for another good video. I hope you'll somehow find the missing ducks. Love from Greenland❤

[@starlanamakenshi727]

I have a metal roof and that is the normal cool stuff it does but you might want to watch out for when the snow falls off after curling like that. it has caused some serious injury to family and I'm worried about what it might do to the birds once you get them in the aviary. if the snow fell on them, it could kill/harm them. Maybe find some heating wires to keep the snow from gathering like that or some some ice breakers for metal roofs to break it up so it's not as serious when it falls. love the content. so glad to see it.

[@avabulgakov1000]

Oh noooo! That's horrible... But in my opinion, I think clipping their wings was the best option! I'm so sorry you lost those ducks especially since they are an endangered duck breed... It's awesome that you all went out on a search that's so sweet!

[@geertbrion]

Hope they are safe out there..... And stay alive.... 🦆🦆🦆

[@mahmoodyadgary4203]

Hope they come back 🥺💗

[@marlonwalls8661]

Nice family, greetings from Europe

[@duckmama]

Was it particularly windy that day? My Hookbills can fly but I don't think they have the muscles to make it back from a long distance on a windy day. Birds require lots of time and practice to build up the muscles for sustained and controlled flight. Even budgies and parrots that "fly away" and get lost usually just don't have to skills to fly back to their home and that's why they don't return. Captain seemed pretty freaked out. I don't think she intended to get that far and be so unprotected. Also OH MY WORD is the snowy plumage gorgeous. I love Hookbills.

[@strawberrycat1927]

I hope Wendy and Darling come back soon! I love your videos too! ❤️

[@dimpsthealien333]

Green Chef is lots of fun. Love you guys. Miss you. Hope you got my card for Bamboo. ;)

[@jhb61249]

I raised bird for over 20 years. I hated clipping wings. The only birds that flew away were those I had not yet clipped. The clipped feathers will be replaced with new so you have to keep an eye on those new feathers. They will be flying again before you know it!

[@victorblankenship9807]

Oh! That's so sad! At least you still have the one pair of hook bills left.

[@JessieBurwell]

Cutting their wings are fine. I do that with my chickens. Which they will grow back when they moult. Also, the feathers on their wings our flight feathers at the top and then the bottom feathers are supposed to be the ones that keep them warm, so you don’t have to cut the whole wing just like the six or seven first flight feathers at the top of the wing.

[@amandamcdonough5457]

Soooo creepy. The exact moment he said they lost power.. so did i.

[@polancoslife9528]

Love y'all nice work you guys do with the animals

[@cherylbell8875]

Thank you for sharing.

[@debbiezipoli3768]

Oh Muscovy ducks fly - they fly low, they fly above your head and they fly above houses, but with them, they'll stick close to home. I'm surprised the other ones didn't return home home. Check the area for other ponds maybe. Loved seeing the property covered in snow

[@neilsouthern321]

The food looks amazing

[@cassino230]

This is so sad im sorry for yall

[@jessicamermaid2438]

Darn Jake, that is a real bummer losing those two hook billed ducks. I remember what you taught us about how rare they are. Hopefully, they are alive and enjoying freedom, rather than the alternative. You guys do a great job taking care of them but, such is life, things happen. I can't wait for the aviary to be ready! Warmest regards from Florida.🙂

[@sjhitman16]

Love from Philippines 🇵🇭💞