RARE FROZEN EGGS! We found Mandarin eggs in January

[@LadyMeggo]

Jake how did you just walk by Joey with a bucket stuck to her head and not laugh! She so cute. I’ve grown an emotional attachment to these animals over the past few years 🥰

[@karenamadori8928]

My tooooooooooooo!!

[@XD.73-849]

Time stamp?

[@LadyMeggo]

@@XD.73-849 1:46

[@XD.73-849]

@@LadyMeggo ok, I’ll check it out

[@XD.73-849]

@@LadyMeggo it could also be 1:47

[@Anonymous90834]

1:49 Joey got her head stuck in a bucket for a second🥰😂

[@charlotted6247]

The baby has grown so much!! She is beautiful with those big eyes!!! Those Mandarin Ducks are beautiful.

[@graceanderson16]

Hey guys! Your videos are super helpful! For school I have to interview someone who has the same career I would like to pursue. I home school so I don't know anybody who wants to be a small scale poultry and exotic poultry breeder. If you could answer these questions, that would help a lot! -When did you decide to raise poultry? -What inspired you to do so? -What do you enjoy most about it? -What do you find the most challenging about it? -Do you think raising poultry the way you do allows for a good balance in your life? -What is one thing you wish you knew about raising poultry before you got them? -Have you ever regretted choosing this career path? -Do you plan on continuing on this path for years to come? Thank you for your time!

[@nolawest5183]

I truly hope you get your answers... Great Questions, btw! Good luck with your students!!!

[@robmachanic6487]

This guy is a horrible farmer. He clearly has family money. I've watched alot of his stuff and he fails at everything. I recommend finding a different mentor. There are tons of homestead farms that don't fail and use vehicles and pay ridiculous costs. Just my advise. I've only had chickens and mini goats but I know an idiot

[@carmencollazo7759]

I watch your videos over and over.. can't get enough of watching you.god bless

[@diannehallmancrazybirdlady]

Thanks!

[@diannehallmancrazybirdlady]

Wish I could post a pic of my pets. We are in Canada. I have a pet duck, a Shepsky and I rescue parrots plus outdoor wildlife. Just came across your videos a few days ago. Thanks for being here!!

[@judyferguson3185]

I just saw that your farm is in Easton, Mo. I lived in St. Joseph for about 8 years, my son was born there, then bought a wonderful house in Gower, a large house that had been a doctor’s house built in 1912, I loved that house. The marriage didn’t make it. I have lived in Leavenworth, Kansas for 27 years. So fun to know you are a neighbor of my former stomping grounds❤️❤️❤️. I just discovered your farm on KZbin a few days ago and I am especially enjoy all your birds. I spent many many childhood summers with my grandmother in the Ozarks and know all about raising your own food. My kids only have a clue from videos🤣🤣.

[@soupstarsandsilence]

1:47 cackling

[@honiebird3789]

Fun update from such a sweet family, and I'm so glad you have such great viewers! Precious gifts, card, letters and pictures from them!

[@emmasfarm9194]

Yes I love watching y’all open the mail!!

[@irenedavo3768]

What lovely cards and letters

[@yoclark2723]

That picture of Green Lantern hurt my heart 😞 Rip GL. So many gifts and cards. You are so loved! Hoping your mandarin eggs hatch!

[@florinalukowski3807]

I am invested, I need to follow the eggs hatching, I wish you posted when you candled them...

[@sherreeroper7656]

Frizzled chicken, how pretty is that. I've now seen geese w frizzy feathers that grow backwards,is it like that w the chickens? The mandarin ducks are so beautiful..good luck w the eggs,I hope they hatch.

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

I'm so sorry to hear of the female Mandarin loss. :( The Mandarins and Blaze are just STUNNING! I APPLAUD all that your family does on living and showing us "life on a farm". :)

[@kaisomasegaran737]

love the videos guys! Can't believe how cold it was last Wednesday and Thursday. Take care and keep up the great work.

[@oldbear6813]

Those Mandarins are so pretty, they almost look like dolls instead of actual animals. Their coloring is so precise and gorgeous! PS... Any updates on the cows? Babies?? You didn't mention them in the most recent video so hopefully that means there's a surprise in store 💜

[@carmencollazo7759]

I enjoy this family so much in their farm.Cant wait to see the latest episode.Children are so cute ..they will have great memories being raised this way..love them!

[@BrodciousD17]

Those Are Really Pretty Birds! Already Concerned about the eggs...

[@pegschwalbach2500]

Your red golden pheasant is absolutely stunning! What beautiful plumage! It's been so darned cold all over, I'm so sorry you lost one of the mandarins, they are so incredibly beautiful! God bless you all.

[@tracybowling1156]

I loved all the chickens huddled around the door of their coop afraid to get cold. I'd be the same way! Eli, you're a brave boy to get buried in all that cold snow! I bet it was super duper fun!

[@samirserifovic2980]

Man I grew up watching you I'm 15 time passes by so fast keep up the videos guys will always love you and forever you inspire mee thank you so much

[@kaitlynhavri]

What gorgeous birds! Lucky find too! Love your videos they make my day 🧡

[@theaquaticmaze]

I get so excited when I see your videos! Thank you for always sharing your farm life with us! Super inspiring 🌸

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

We've got a wild Mandarin in the flock of Wood Ducks that visit our dock everyday. Beautiful birds!!

[@blueeyedbeekeepers8709]

The music to go with what's going on in the video is always on point.

[@nolawest5183]

What Beeeautiful Family... 💕🐾🐤💕🐾🐤💕🐾🦆 This is what we need more of! LIFE 🐔 LOVE 🐦 CHORES 🐣 PLAY 🐾 ANIMALS 🐄 BEING SELF SUSTAINING & BEING HAPPY [NATURALLY] & LOVING YOUR FAMILY❣

[@ryomahoffman6803]

I can’t wait to see when that aviary is done, it’s gonna look so cool

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Snow days. Fun times. ❤😂🎉 Beautiful animals ❤😂🎉 Lots of smiles❤

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

You are such a wonderful family ! Thanking for being such good examples!

[@barbarahouk1983]

TY for sharing. Yes it is really cold but Jake and the family are enjoying themselves. Sadly some of the eggs froze. Jake is making great memories with the boys.

[@jonathancraft549]

I so missed you all. I Kept watching for your videos . Hope you are putting out more soon. Those frozen eggs made me cry. Those are by far my favorite ducks

[@lieslklaparda7699]

Their colors are so beautiful! Thank you for another amazing video!!!

[@Ilikedogs1727]

I started watching your videos a few months ago and went on an absolute binge back to your first videos! I just love your homestead and after watching has given me the goal to someday be able to do this for me and my children. I especially love the hatching videos and the whole process. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@Meowlein]

I dont blame the chickens for wanting to stay inside ... thats a coooold day

[@rachelcampbell6270]

I love your videos of your farm and sweet family. I’m a huge bird nerd and have several different kinds of poultry. Excited to see your aviary completed!❤️

[@jojijohn9115]

You all are an inspiration.. Thank you so much! Love from India ❤️

[@lordfaladar6261]

Its' always a delight to see a new Video from you guys! the garage looks good. and its fun to see you and the boys playing. can't wait to see the Aviary completed!

[@murugarajuperumalla5508]

Love you people, the way you guys is living life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sophiaayar1625]

you two are great parents and have a lot love for animals and hard workers:)

[@darquehuntre4]

have you guys thought about putting a saltwater bottle into the water buckets? I've done this for many years for the feral colony that lives near me, and had to do this for my indoor cats last year when we got that nasty winter storm. All you need to do is super-saturate the water in the bottle with salt and place it into the water dishes. The water closest to the bottle will not freeze nearly as quickly or even at all in some cases.

[@chuckandmax7313]

Oh I feel so bad for you having to do all your chores in the freezing cold. You’re all such hard workers, I wish I had your stamina and get anything done. It’s always so nice to see your family I love all of you so much. Your fans ChuckandMax

[@Nirrrina]

I'd settle for 10% of their strength & energy. Fibromyalgia & cold DO NOT mix at all. I keep my apartment so warm in winter that sometimes I wonder if my upstairs neighbor has much of an electric bill from heating. Luckily I invested in a radiant oil filled heater & that keeps it a nice even temperature. So can keep it cooler now. Doesn't stop having to fight with my cat over who gets to sit closest to the heater. I've literally caught that cat cuddling the base/wheels of it before.

[@RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery]

What about putting a little thicker lining of hay in the bottom of the nesting box? Also, there could be a heating pad in the bottom of the box too. Not to heat the eggs but just to keep the temperature high enough so that the eggs can go through the night without freezing. Could be solar powered too which, if done properly could make it virtually maintenance free.

[@trainwreck1077]

omg ive been watching this family for YEARS

[@eileenjurek6898]

Blaze is looking so stunning. Cool that the mandarin ducks are laying eggs. Too bad that some were frozen. Stay warm.

[@dragons96901995]

I wonder, if you were to put a seedling heat mat under the straw in the nest box, would it keep it warm enough to prevent the eggs from freezing. It seems to be a pattern with the mandarins, so even if you can heat it just for the 30 days or so when they start laying, aren't ready to sit, but it's to cold for the eggs, it may prevent freezing eggs

[@whitehouseonthehill]

No, they would have to be surrounded by warmth to keep from cracking. When the hens are ready, they stay on the eggs. It's just too cold out right now, they shouldn't be laying yet.

[@imonlyhumanafterall4684]

U need to make a video about how the bees doing in winter

[@carmendoyle9786]

Such a beautiful family !🇨🇦🙏🥂

[@4s_sheik]

I don't know why You Tube algorithm brought me here, But I am loving this videos ❤

[@waisangyau8653]

Is it worth putting a few bales of straw in the mandarin's coop to keep it warmer, or put in some compost and cover it with straw and woodchips? Might keep eggs warm for longer and increase the chances of them surviving long enough for you to collect?

[@lauriegentry7764]

You’re right. The hay bales would insulate quite a bit.

[@carolynnr.6409]

Better yet you may try putting the ducks in a heated shed next January. You may get lucky hatching some out then.

[@ThatOneGeekyFamilytoo]

No fair! We had the same storm (we live a little south of you all) and weren't even able to make snow ball because the snow was so powdery. I'm glad you all had so much fun though!

[@_letstartariot]

Emus in the snow. Not something they have to deal with in their native lands. It’s amazing that they seem to be still thriving. -10C to me is absolute freezing agony, as an Israeli Australian.

[@judyhoffer7976]

You have a beautiful family

[@lorrainewilliams8232]

Ooh they are beautiful birds, I really hope and pray the eggs are fine, great video 💜👍

[@4KidsandaFarm]

Hopefully those sugar cookies were still good 😊 we love you guys!

[@PearlManhattan]

your videos bring me such peace and comfort - thank you for sharing your wonderful animals. The Mandarins are so beautiful - fingers crossed for your incubating eggs. Again, thank you for yuour videos.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Thank you so much!

[@loricook7670]

@@whitehouseonthehill Did they all hatch or at least a few hatch that you incubated? Hopefully, you will update us.

[@howyoumetpete6750]

You guys might not be perfect but y’all are my favorite

[@darlouthia5153]

I just love your videos. They are uplifting and full of courage. Thanks for sharing. Really ❤️

[@taylercoates8086]

I seen a thing where you take a small crock pot and fill it up with water and have it on warm to have warm water for your chickens or smaller animals, you should totally get a small crock pot from a thrift store or something and see how it works out there for you guys for your chickens!!

[@teresacintron3072]

Love ❤️. Your video and family they are so sweet God bless.

[@julietataryn2130]

Hi all, I had a thought when you were talking about the mandarins eggs freezing and I am sure I am not the only one. Is there a way to heat the box, heating mat? The only thing I know about birds is what I have learned from your channel. I know there are seed starting mats so seems like there might be egg box heating mat. I sure hope some of the eggs hatch out. I enjoy your Channel and your family.

[@redheadzed0847]

I love all of your videos you're the best love your kids

[@sissy8563]

Just love these kids 🥰🥰🥰

[@backtorootsfarm]

We loved going to the homesteaders of America conference and are going again this year as a vendor!

[@Deadcntr]

For an inexpensive water heater. I use aquarium heaters. Like the FreeSea 10 gallon heater.

[@frozMusic789]

Love your content ❤️ Lots of love from India.

[@calebgallagher]

Your dog is so cute and pretty

[@sassafrass241]

Becky is so cute! I just love her!

[@patouray2006]

Nice one sweet family 👍👌👍💞💞💞

[@mikescamping]

Another wonderful story.

[@PinoyAussieAbroad]

new subscriber here, i like your farm with the different kind of animals. greetings from Perth, Western Australia.

[@mistingwolf]

I was wondering if you had thought of using a flat reptile heating pad at the bottom of some of your birds' nests? This could help with keeping eggs warm during the frigid months, so you could have less worry about them freezing (some heating pads have a built-in thermostat).

[@lainightwalker5495]

i love the chickens being totaly "nope" and u guys playing withthe ice on the pond

[@williampike1915]

I love your respect for all your animals.

[@hatuhite]

I can just hear the hens yelling “shut the door!”

[@Johnisawosome]

You have the life everyone wants 😮‍💨🙏

[@UlexiteTVStoneLexite]

We made an incubator for emu eggs out of a used mini fridge and light bulbs and thermostats.

[@JackieHall71]

I hope and pray that the eggs hatch. That would be so cool to get so many of them.

[@davidmcclellan9959]

MY AUNT BEEN TAKING GOOD CARE OF 5 CUTE KITTENS LOVE DAVID

[@bradleylefika9209]

Hopefully the eggs hatch and the ducks can raise the young! Can't wait for the aviary to be completed

[@souleater32]

Have you thought of putting straw bales around the chicken houses?

[@CountryViewHomestead]

Great video! Love those Mandarins!

[@antoniasantana4085]

The mandarin docks are gorgeous...

[@Thebirdsandthebrit]

so excited for possible mandarin duck babies :D good luck!

[@1957Dirogo]

1:49 Joey has bucket stuck on her head. 😆

[@tyrillberry7656]

Add more bedding or a piece of foam to the bottom of the box as an insulator.

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

Those boys are so GOOD & sweet, look like their mother! I really noticed how much when Becky was in her hooded vestments. So practical & gorgeous. Great family dynamics. R u on the MO or KS side? I'm east of KCs suburbs about 30-odd miles. My bro is getting into some chicken breeds (he is an odd duck himself, lol!). I want to get him at least 1 frizzle & a white-crested Polish (1 of my favorites), maybe a silkie. I used to have a large mixed flock (from Murray McMurray rare of rare pullets)

[@steveshoemaker6347]

This is a fun video y'all....Good luck with the Duck🦆 eggs....Thanks very much 👉🙏✝👀...👍

[@Animallover-mu8jk]

I love birds and I love all your birds and aninmals😊

[@thealchemistnfts5518]

I really like ur channel the mandarins have to be my favorite animal on ur farm I want to get some ducks myself I love watching ur videos ❤

[@lindaboylin3104]

love your kids

[@paperchaser9565]

Hoping your all good

[@mirzatariq2319]

Sweet family😘😍😎

[@nathanfox2421]

Hi

[@whitehouseonthehill]

👋

[@nathanfox2421]

@@whitehouseonthehill omg I have been following you since before you moved to the new house thank you so much for all your content can’t wait until you hit 1m

[@ERROR-jr9qg]

Pls make a video on how do you clean your chicken coops which can be helpful useful and easy for beginners

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Yes, we do that each spring. We have one from last year on our channel.

[@pechoja]

Dang those birds are practically living outdoors with plastic sides and no lights to create heat. Seems they are not designed to live wtihoiut some better protection. Surprised not found frozen dead. Did you see the Mandarins and white chickens fighting pecking at the feathers of the white. Is it beacause they are nesting now and do not want them around? Big job you got on your hands. But a remarkable place and kids working with you is great way to grow up.

[@sarahbeloved6066]

Any updates on the duck eggs?! Man I’m so excited!😍

[@helenoneil8081]

Sarah me too.

[@patricksenn8533]

The snowball fight reminds me of the year I was working in the yard and my kids and the neighbor kids decided to pelt me with snowballs. I was wearing Carhart Coveralls, and they quickly found out how effective my Snowball Body Armor was working.

[@zacharycascaddan9601]

Love your family❤

[@valerieburchett4956]

❤ God bless you and family

[@tereasamcwhorter5449]

Need to check in on see if you could get a solar heater to keep the water from freezing in the Atlanta self-watering tank for your animals