This Cayuga Duck Has a Weird Story

Let me tell you the weird story about this Cayuga duck. I'll also try to explain my strange shed.
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[@themiccrazy]

Generic duck is beautiful! She seems very calm. 🦆. I’d go missing too if the boys wouldn’t leave me alone.

[@Jennifer62389]

I've seen wen male ducks go after females in the water practically drowning them while many duck climb on and peck at the females head until she finally has had enough flying away with several males chasing her. Boys, back off!!

[@karenzaller9659]

That shed for Toby’s perfect. And what would be even better is if you stuffed straw on the size top and back around Tobeys igloo to give it insulation for the winter even maybe put some underneath the pallet. What do you think?

[@judil3294]

Dogs bred for the north are quite amazing in what they tolerate, Our huskies would just curl up in the snow at minus 30 F rather than seek shelter. Of course they had plenty of snow which I gather gives some insulation.

[@nanigoose]

I agree to move the silkie shed inside the fence with the other critters. It will save you time and effort in the throes of winter.

[@judykinsman3258]

I’m assuming you’re the treasurer of Gold Shaw Farm. Loved this segment. Thanks again for bringing your joy to my morning!

[@atlanticwrath4510]

you inspired me to start a duck and goose farm here in Kenya

[@karthimk904]

😍

[@mosesngugi7013]

Same .

[@Nevin1215]

Please vlog it

[@hck71]

That’s awesome!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!

[@serenityhillhomestead7304]

I started out with 4 ducks, 3 drakes and a hen ( Cash, Madonna, Prince and Alton Brown). Needed more gals so along came Aflac and The Spice Girls ( one drake, two hens) THEN I continues to watch Gold Shaw Farm more and more and ultimately ordered 9 additional hens...16 ducks and I love them more than the 40 plus chickens I have! If I had more land, I'd def. have geese. I feel they are too loud if you have neighbors who do not farm :(

[@pstill9618]

I agree, you need to move the silkies into the main fence for the winter, so Toby can keep an eye on them too. And yes, a few more silkies in their coop, would generate a bit more warmth. Plus it would be easier for you to care for them. Moving their house should be easier now that you have a tractor. :)

[@Kimichitsuzuku]

I agree. Either more Silkies/Crosses or move a couple of the smallest hens from the other flock over for warmth.

[@emilysmith2680]

I moved away from Vermont this August and I'm homesick. Thank you for letting me vicariously experience the autumn season through your videos!

[@jazz-axy9924]

I love how generic duck needed a net to be caught yet calmly rested in Morgan's arms for an entire back story.

[@cuzican1902]

Your videos are an endless source of entertainment and learning! Thanks!

[@boned3ad]

I noticed Cayuga's make really good moms we had a chick and a baby turkey unfortunately they all passed away but she took really good care of em when they were alive showing them where water was showing them how to get food just generally roaming the yard and telling them what not to do and that they're doing something wrong by screaming her quacks at em I really miss her dang possum got her

[@meggi8048]

she lost all her kids and you say she's a good mom? :O)

[@knightogourd]

@@meggi8048 bro what the fuck

[@barrywest3758]

Uh yeah, Toby, should have been Joint Chief of Staff, Pablo, Secretary of de' Fence. Let's see that would make Lil Barn Cat, Secretary of State. Yeah. Toby tho, definitely a celeb. LOL Really enjoyed 😁👍

[@garyf3470]

Lil is obviously Secretary of the Interior.

[@barrywest3758]

@@garyf3470 I screwed up, I meant Secretary of es' State. 😂😆

[@Lynne2106]

The geese vocalizing while entering their house reminded me of the sounds a family of prospective home buyers make when viewing an on-the-market home for the first time.

[@kaywalbright8436]

Toby's new shelter looks good. You did a nice job.

[@swimmintink]

Love my Cayuga girls! Although I will say if they want their food they are more than willing to um..."speak up" haha great egg layers, pretty chill, and gorgeous to boot!

[@christinedehn3257]

Toby's shed could use a few diagonal cross braces so it doesn't rack and collapse.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Good tip!

[@dananelson1743]

Why buildings in earthquakes fall down.

[@BaalFridge]

your birds are so well behaved you've done a great job of raising them! For someone who's only been doing this a couple of years you already seem to have more than a good hang of it!

[@florenceolatunji4878]

I laughed when you named your ducks generic duck and jerk duck 🤣🤣🦆

[@danielleschimmoeller2288]

Let me guess that duck is a jerk🤣🤣😂😂🦆

[@florenceolatunji4878]

@@danielleschimmoeller2288 lol

[@TM-iq6sx]

Devito and Arnold😂

[@mdb4911]

Absolutely love the name Sirius Quack!!!

[@CRohan55]

My husband is a Latin Professor at a classical charter school K-8. Currently, he is teaching his students online due to the pandemic; however, he plans to use your phrase, “Release the Quacken” when he dismisses his younger students (4th through 6th graders) from Latin Class when they eventually go back to regular in-class school. He thinks it is hilarious when you “release” the ducks and they waddle out of their house! He’s hoping to bring that humor to his students. Thank you for posting your videos! They are most enjoyable!! Blessings to you, your wife and all the “creatures great and small” on Gold Shaw Farm!

[@pumpjackpiddlewick]

Wonderful story. Again. Thank you! I can tell you, if a female duck is particularly popular with the drakes she is generally quite a broody duck, and nest orientated. :-)

[@bhavens9149]

Morgan do you have enough angle on that roof for your snow load? Toby lean to that is. and totally agree with you on Chicken plans.

[@oldfrend]

i agree. snow's gonna pile up on that thing, and rickety looking as it is, i wouldn't want toby to be under there when it goes.

[@kathym7495]

Thank you for a beautiful break from the day! Pablo needs a padawan!

[@fox1098216]

That ramp keeps sagging like an out-of-fashion pant style from a few years back. I'm sure the ducks would be happier if you put some support under it XD

[@kayeighrat9854]

prob should do that lol

[@mlee40738]

Yeah, it bounces when they come out in the AM! Lol!

[@skroozscrungus6738]

It adds to the entertainment

[@caffienevaccine]

He has it that way so it can be moved for cleanings :D

[@margaretbedwell58]

Enjoyed this video....Toby is such a beautiful dog. Your duck really let you know that quiet wasn't always her personality. LOL. Thanks for sharing the story. Have a Blessed day.

[@peterjventura586]

Watching this the second time made me realize how how much information and advice was packed into this video. These are what makes your videos attention holders. I won’t look away as I notice I’ve done with other vloggers.

[@TheWaterMarbler]

Whenever my boyfriend starts falling asleep in his chair I yell out "all ducks go to bed!"

[@fraukeboge4231]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mwb9196]

That’s cute.

[@reddirtranch7268]

I just ate a muffin

[@livingthegoodlifewithgramm524]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@pourstarvingartistscollect2539]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@anjalidiwakar880]

Him describing the duck nd the duck paying attention...yeeah yeah..thts me..yes he is talking about me😂....yes very pretty i am

[@flautalee3090]

Qqp

[@flautalee3090]

It’s hilarious!!

[@flautalee3090]

Oops. Wierd phone self spell!

[@KarlaHafdahl]

hehehhe yup

[@alliechampagne1404]

We love our Cayuga drake! He's a pretty big guy and very handsome. They're a wonderful breed of duck, it's great that you have them in your flock!

[@bonniewalter5193]

Super job on the Toby shed!

[@DocNo27]

Always happy to see your content pop up! Hope you get a nice extended fall too!

[@frenchysandi]

Love the names. That dog house is great. Toby has his fur coat for winter protection. The goose house makes total sense.

[@EriktionEBW]

Me: "Hey Toby, what are your plans for the future of the farm?" Toby: "Woof!"

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Morgan nice to see you I love watching your videos homestead I love watching your duck and Goose, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐩🐈🌱🎥👍👍👍

[@catherinemiller9798]

Oh My Goodness Morgan, You Quack me up...sorry. LOL My best to Alison. You two are a delight. In our world full of negativity and fear it is so refreshing to see you live your life. You are intelligent and plan well. I bet the locals have fallen in love and respect you.. I know I do. All the Best, young friend. Cathy Miller in PA

[@frederickmoller]

Matt, I'm really learning about your fowl and that's actually pretty cool, and loving learning about Toby and my favorite kitty, Pablo, thanks....and stay safe in these trying times that your country is going through!!!

[@waryr11711]

Just a suggestion but around here farmers cover the open side of the shelter like you got for Toby with truck rubber floormats the dogs can use their noses to move the flap to enter (you only fasten them at the top) and after they enter the mats are heavy enough to fall back in place keeping wind and snow out. Your shelter looks a lil tall for the mats so if it is put boards/ logs across the bottom till high enough that the flaps cover the opening with a few inches at least overlap :) When we moved to our last farm we wer surrounded by state forest land with large lake that we were like 200 ft from. I finaly settled on Cayuga ducks as my favs no drakes but turned out we didn't need them as our property sat smack dab in the middle of mallard migration spot so yeah our girls got broody w/ mallard daddys lol what was cool was some of the females from the crosses laid blueish eggs some tan, some grey and a few whitish.... so i decided to keep all the blue egg layers till my flock laid mostly blue eggs :)

[@spinjector]

Tractor trailer mudflaps work too.

[@caffienevaccine]

Trailer mud flaps are easier to clean imo :)

[@SirXer]

Toby's little hut looks nice, and I'm glad you were able to work out your problems with this solution!

[@MojaveMuse]

when she's ready to go into hatchmode maybe set her up with bernie and the other little chicken you were planning to use as your incubator crew?

[@janetleegreen8891]

Other channels have mentioned that Silkies are awesome mom's, whatever they're hatching.

[@Kimichitsuzuku]

I was going to suggest that too. Put broody or semi-broody ducks in with the Silkies as co-sitters.

[@elaineperry3093]

Takes a village, awesome ideas

[@cmcoreas]

Man, the algorithym must have picked up on a lot of good info! It Is informative and there is a story and everything. my 2 cents!

[@samuelgeai6306]

Just came from the link "How it started. How it's going". Already watched but to soon for me to rewatch it. I also need to say, one thing keeping me away from farming is a hand injury. To learn you pass by that and now, you can release the quacken is a great source of hope. Thx you.

[@chickenmomma9239]

You sure throw the theory of no drafts out the window. The hay in a circle is smart. I'm trying to figure out how to get the humidity balanced where I keep my chickens. The only way seems to be to use a heater for a couple of hours to dry it up some. Thanks for sharing your world with us, Farmer Morgan.

[@dixsigns1717]

Yes, the Silkies DO need to be inside the main pen!!! Thanks, Morgan, for another great video... May I have some eggs for my incubators in the spring???

[@sandy_sd10]

I love Silkies, so cute

[@MamaTtoB-P]

I love this video. I love listening to you talk about soooo much information on your ducks & geese. & your chickens are soooo beautiful. Toby dog & Pablo are soooo awesome. Such a well rounded farm. God bless & be with you all always ❤ 🙏 💛

[@NancyStrain]

I think the youtube algorithm likes story time videos. I actually found your channel with the video about Sampson, which I think was similar, and youtube suggested to me. It's certainly fun and interesting to hear the stories behind some of your animals

[@gacello3]

Our Cayuga duck is a natural mother, too!! She went broody a few times this summer and almost hatched a clutch, but the nest was attacked one night (outside of the coop). Only one egg survived and I was trying to hatch another in my incubator. I put the remaining egg in with my other one and they hatched on the same day a few weeks later! They are so beautiful, Cayuga mom and Pekin dad, and even though they are both males and we already had one other male, we are keeping them. We named the one that survived the attack, Trooper, and the other drake is Anitra (drake in Italian).

[@vickiswordkent1649]

I love your channel ❤. Its so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. Release the quacken!!! I love it!

[@kc4941]

Love the story of the determined mother duck! If Toby is President and Pablo is Vice President, Lil barnhouse cat is the farm Ambassador!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Secretary of the Interior

[@kc4941]

@@GoldShawFarm she seems to have also earned the title of Ambasdador since she has traveled more to the outside world and represented the farm well showing her tenacity and courage to overcome impossible odds while still keeping her loving good nature!

[@tokenhillbilly3745]

You have done so well. U are an excellent steward for animals. Thanks so much for sharing this Journey with us all

[@eSheeep]

2:30 "You know, like Sirius Black, but he's a Duck, so..." Generic Duck: "hA. Ha. hA. Funny."

[@houseofcards2]

Good morning - a great day for you and your farm and for us viewers!

[@Kjeeen]

Imagen having a live stream of the farm to just see Tobydog run around :D

[@silvercat18]

First, Duck Norris, the Ninja Duck and now the super sneaky Generic Duck - these are special forces birds!

[@valarielewis9501]

😂😂😂😂 I agree!

[@marytapioca]

I'm glad your geese are staying inside and nice shed for Toby.

[@susanmacdonald4288]

I love how as soon as he said that Cayuga ducks are pretty quiet, Generic Duck starts quacking her head off. I go every evening to feed the Mallard ducks and Canada Geese at the river near my house, and when the ducks walk toward me, I usually greet them with "Hey, Quacken!" And when they leave. I have to stop myself from yelling "All ducks go to bed!"

[@dawsie]

😹😹I love Toby’s new lean-to great use of the left over timber 😊😊nothing wrong with using that for building I like the rustic look of it and over time you may see Pablo sitting on top in the near future 😹😹😹😹but funny enough I have seen Pablo in the dog house at times 😹😹😹

[@kayleenfeher4341]

In my opinion, I would think that a split of canvas or slight carpeting over the opening of Toby's three sided shed would be good in case of extreme snow storm ;)

[@JamesBu11]

11:25 Thats no way to talk to a Vice president!

[@jafar.as.sadique5165]

Lmao

[@AJTHEGHOST11]

Lol

[@nanchesca3950]

😂😂😂

[@martinm6368]

Of course he can. Pablo may be the VP, but even he knows Morgan runs the shadow government which really calls the shots on the farm. It's a huge conspiracy.

[@caymanchristopher7014]

You are a storyteller extraordinaire. Lost art.

[@25Soupy]

You've been holding out on us with this duck and story!

[@DeathJerrie]

In your newest video you asked if KZbin knows what videos are a good watch and if you can trust them with the algorithm. So, here I am to tell you that this video was nice even the second time around. To be fair, as long as one of your videos gets recommended they are doing a great job. See ya!

[@joanneganon7157]

Nice little Duck Breed, I'm looking forward to seeing Her Ducklings 😃. Toby will enjoy His new Digs when the Snow is blowin sideways! JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@claireharrison5336]

i rewatchedthe duck vid - was a good example of your youtube vids - interesting music, good editing, plenty of enthusiasm, story based around a specific animal for the most part, hope - that she might nest/hatch eggs in future (something to look out for in future), some good general background about the farm, shows some of your personality and cultural references (south park), audience participation/response in answering questions about toby's shelter, good bit of toby dog exposure (history, your buddy, playing scenes), general overview of all animals (ex Lil'), poss move the chickens (more to come in future vids = maintain interest)

[@TM-iq6sx]

Love your last video, enjoyed and liked this video. Most of your videos cover alot of ground. Story telling, education, information, community, friends, and emotion and 😂😂😂😂😂funny and great timing music. This one had all but a small amount of laughter.😉

[@kathleenconte3360]

That duck maybe a candidate for adopting newborn ducks since she was so busy trying to hatch her own.

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

You're the first person ever who's worried about missing out on a "big fat goose egg."

[@sherreeroper1944]

I'm glad I came across your videos.. Love the names you give everybody

[@terrykunst3883]

I agree put the silkies in the fenced area, and yes more silkies...you can never have too many!

[@gaylef3477]

OK, Toby, you ready to eat?? Toby play jumps at Pablo - yeah, yeah, food. I love the dynamics of Gold Shaw Farm, and of course Toby is the prez!!!

[@twistedoak1390]

dogs can easily do well outside in the winter.even in harsh cold winters esp. a guarding breed like toby. but they need some minimum requirements the structure needs to be totally wind proof and enclosed. if not using a pass thru door ,it should have baffles to break up the space between the entrance door and bedding area. and they need lots of bedding straw

[@OldHickoryTN]

I like the idea of moving the silkie coop inside the fence line!

[@prcervi]

toby's leanto is adorable, personally would've put some diagonals in the framework in though

[@Sushi_Dinner]

I followed the KZbin algorithm here. I've been binging your lil stories, so I guess it works. Also, ducks!

[@Alpinefan1]

Love the videos Morgan keep it up my farm is inspired by yours

[@HappyComfort]

When you put a message on the screen it actually does take more than 1 second to read it 😛 If you could leave it on a little longer that would be great. I had to go back and pause it to actually tell what it said. Thanks! Liked the video a lot! 😁👍

[@khevaG]

i always have this problem too :)

[@LoOnTheGo]

Love your commentary, those geese make me laugh! Keep up the good work.

[@janicemcgreevy7489]

Love this video. Especially like how you name all the animals, and remember who is who!

[@janetissabelle]

You're such a good story teller.

[@horace6851]

omg Toby got sooo fluffy! I guess the winter coat is in full swing :) now he looks like a real bear.

[@dananelson1743]

Hope she hatches a clutch in the spring. Move the coop inside the fence. Thanks for sharing.

[@spitfirered]

Generic Duck looks like it has a Peacock color, don't tell her that, lol, She's a smart Duck. I like your owl on the Geese Tractor. How pretty Toby is. I love how you milled the logs on Toby's House, that's Cool. Animal Elections on Your Farm gotta love that. The Geese love this new house and their going in! Great Video Gold Shaw Farm!

[@GoldShawFarm]

Thank you!

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I love toby’s rustic chalet ☺️

[@rey5809]

Had a rough monday but thanksfully you upload a video😊🙏🏻

[@RahonaStream]

So, I have a story for you @goldshawfarm. I watched this video a few days before one of my own Khaki Campbell ducks went missing. She disappeared, no feathers on the ground or sign of a struggle. I would have just assumed that she was gone because of a predator anyway. But I remembered your video and started hoping. She is still missing, and it has been long enough now that I think she is really gone. The day after she went missing though I put eggs into the incubator, including some of hers. They started hatching today, and so far I have 3 new ducklings and 12 more working on it in the incubator. So what I really want to say is thank you, because you got me thinking about incubating eggs even though winter is on its way, and my duck's children will live on.

[@SpongeAddict-gw6mo]

Nice I love the names you guys pick out! Serious Quack 😂 my new fave !

[@cathywilliams7336]

I absolutely love learning about farm life. Thanks

[@FrancesShear]

Good thing Jerk and Generic have such a good farm team looking after them.

[@FairFrozen55]

KZbin suggested this video at the end of your "How it started. How it's going. FARM EDITION" video. I guess KZbin got it right because I had already seen this vid. Its still good.

[@livingthegoodlifewithgramm524]

President Toby Dog , yeah I kinda love it!!

[@harigovindsroriginal]

Morgan should be given a medal for naming his animals 😂😂😂. He's a genius 😂😂😂

[@Feathered_English]

I have watched this video already, but I am watching it again because you requested to watch it again and leave comments whether good or bad for your algorithm research? Hmm, I wonder what that is about! Why this particular one? Anyhow, I love the contents of this video because of your story-telling skills. Thank you for your tremendous effort for uploading the great contents like this:)

[@jensminiduckfarm8648]

I just had that happen with a sebright. Suprise clutch of babies!!!

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

"Ducky Day Care". I like that

[@eco-TM]

I love how the duck laughed at your joke

[@AJTHEGHOST11]

I look forward to these videos on Mondays

[@rowdyrustic6557]

"They're quiet." "Quack quack quack quack!"

[@SanguiniCore]

2:02 RON SWANSON OMG

[@djdud132]

I think this video is just as interesting as your other ones! Perhaps the algorithm sees its a short quick video. I know many KZbinrs make 10 minute videos because they come out quick and they can pack ads on more videos

[@Kieorasama]

You may want to think about slanting the roof of Toby’s structure just a little bit so that if it snows really hard, it won’t just collapse from the weight. Helps with rain too!

[@Luis-nw8uo]

I love Cayuga ducks! As they get older they will have white speckles or be mostly white.

[@ninamoler1880]

Ok I tapped on this video because you asked us to and...forgot the question. My algorithm showed it to me before and I enjoyed it both times. Do I win?