The ducks FIRST time on the pond (DID NOT GO AS PLANNED)

[@Mnmsmamas]

So funny when they were running back... almost like they were think I'M A CHICKEN. NOT A DUCK!

[@hardikmhatre8489]

😂 😂 😂 😂 Lmao

[@barbarashotts5598]

Try making them some kind of shelter on the float dock for your ducks and the top can keep the owl at bay. Hopefully. Keep it up its all new to them. Great channel, love all your animals.

[@jeremyn2008]

This is a great idea

[@skyedoolittle101hopehomest4]

Who else saw this and sighed.. I wish I had such a big pond for my ducks..

[@_atlasxd_3881]

I got a pond its grate.

[@bronzethefirst2885]

great

[@kidznkiddz07]

Dude, A pond, period. Kiddie pools.

[@josiefleetwood3591]

🙋‍♀️ me ❤

[@cow2196]

Me

[@donnabinkley8315]

I smiled through most of your post. You’re such a beautiful loving family.

[@robertmcauslan6191]

You need more female ducks. Looks like you got two drakes at least, that’s why they are going after the chickens. Drakes are a little, um, amorous this time of year. Muscovy are tree ducks more so than pond ducks.

[@kidznkiddz07]

Great advice. My muscovy kids bathe, but don't swim.

[@brendanfallon971]

Muscovy ducks won't breed with other breeds of ducks (unlike muscovy drakes), so technically you have 1 duck for 2 drakes. Which isn't enough you need more ducks and then your drakes won't be attacking your hens.

[@suicunas4888]

Yeah its true mascovys don 't like to swim on a pond whole day long. They use the pond to wash themselves they mostly hang out in the long gras around a pond. And they need more females also because the males are very sexual these time of the year. But keep up the good work you do a great job for the animals. 😁

[@christinavaldez6737]

Was about to comment the same thing. A drake can kill a chicken hen if it mates with her. They don’t have the same anatomy.

[@evelynwildman1290]

I was going to write the same post then saw yours. Totally agree. Same thing happened at our house n we had two couples. They have way too many males to female. Gonna hurt that poor duck Amelia. Three males to one female omg! Poor poor duck. Get more females stat. Like at least 6 for the number of drakes u have maybe more. They will really really hurt her

[@jewelss2371]

THANK YOU!! You have no idea how wholesome this was for me! As night falls and it’s hard to fall asleep THIS right here is what i needed THANK YOU!! ♥️

[@amandavanheerden7592]

Hi guys. Put a little roof on the deck. That will hide them from preditors flighing over head and some shade as well. Thanks for the lovely videos👌🌟🌟

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Amanda Van Heerden - yep, that was the next plan 👍🏼

[@katnip2u]

@White House, great project! I'd also suggest to extend the "ramp" of the platform about a foot under the water, or you can make an extension of the ramp with floating STICKS MADE INTO A RAFT! That way the ducks can mount it on foot, otherwise I don't think they can lift from the water unto it. And, I don't think that the mesh will help them for climbing because their flat feet will only slide on it. Wooden bars across the ramp, like you have on the ramp slide to the chicken coop, might do the trick.

[@kaylashaffer7916]

Isaiah has gotten sooo big! It’s amazing to really think about how big the farm and family has gotten since I started watching!

[@lukerammel5798]

I love seeing your beautiful aussie running around with your awsome family!

[@Duck_Keeper]

We close up our ducks each night in a 6'X8' dog kennel with a tarp fastened on top and plastic mats underneath. We let them have some food in the morning and then turn them out on the lake for the day. Once they are out of the kennel, I hose down the plastic mats to remove the poop and refill water bowls. Then each night we call them in with food and lock them in at night. It took them a few weeks of herding them in with the boat to figure out the routine, but after that I've had success for 7 or so years.

[@jinjin0135]

Why is it so relaxing watching ducks swim on the water? As a kid I used to go to the park when I was stressing just to see the ducks. Yall are so very blessed! Love u guys!🤗

[@alwho1807]

I love that you guys are enjoying the beauty of a pond on the property. I'm sure you've done this already, but please have a long talk and practice with the boys the danger of going down there without adults. We had a great family next door that had a tragedy occur because of such a pond. Sorry to be so serious because it was a great video...

[@fienkerkdijk]

What happened if I may ask I you don’t want to Say it it’s okay

[@zoro5953]

Karen

[@teeonow]

Carter's Vlogs yeah they’re totally a Karen for not wanting their children to die...

[@jeremyn2008]

But you do have a valid point, I’m surprised the pond is not fenced off. I know it would be pricey and stuff.

[@lawrencia2829]

@@zoro5953 um no. they aren't being a Karen your such a smooth brain.

[@lophus02]

I can't stop saying how much I love this family. The vibes I get from your videos are amazing, it's a very nice feeling. You are everything I aspire to be

[@sonyhk3824]

Nice video guys, have a good summer God bless you

[@maryritelli3495]

Dolly looks great now. She must love her new home

[@patriciabagnell3552]

I am so pleased that your channel is growing so well. It is much deserved.

[@tonileeks-lee6931]

There's a guy on YT that trained his ducks by saying all ducks go to bed and they go inside...and release the quackens and they come outside...

[@jessikaye01]

Haha! I've trained my guineas similar by using mealworms from about 1 week old and on. I did a bunch of research before I purchased them and knew that they wouldn't learn to put themselves away at night so I have trained them with mealworms. Idk if that would work here or not...

[@no.1valkmainAL_oce]

What is there name?

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

Wow!! 😃👏🏼 I just checked-out that Gold Shaw "How I make my ducks go to bed" video & GREAT recommendation! Plus it was so cute to watch so there's that. I hope Jake & Becky check it out.

[@sandragillingham6255]

I watch Goldshaw too...

[@kells4315]

I watch him! Love him and his farm dog!

[@srossmiller]

Thank you so much for the duck incubation video you did 2 years ago! Just candeled mine and got a beautiful picture of a duckling!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Rossmiller Homestead - congrats! 🐥

[@amandasoberano548]

Hello fellow Missourians! We (as in my husband and I) recently decided to embark on a duck raising journey. I just got my duck eggs today (Welsh Harlequins ordered from ebay) and put them in the incubator. I've been binge watching your duck videos and loving every minute. I really appreciate the info you've put out there, and by following your advice, hopefully we'll have ducklings in 28 days! Thanks to you and your family for sharing your adventures. Sincerely, your neighbors in Republic, MO.

[@junkjournalmavenwannabe]

Those ducks looked and sounded really happy in their pond!

[@territn8871]

They looked so pretty out on the water! So graceful, so peaceful. Before you know it I bet they will love hanging out at the pond and taking a swim when the notion strikes! This reminded me a little of the 80s movie, "On Golden Pond" with Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn. Anyone remember it?

[@yabiibee]

... love ducks... They're ducking amazing :D

[@ericthehumble1]

I’m so hype, I would never thought of that idea for ducks

[@tylerkrug7719]

Squeakers is so happy to be swimming on the pond! Awesome!

[@Ra8chel]

Awww I really enjoyed watching this one.

[@ThishandlefeatureISdumb]

I like to think that Emilia is staying on the dock after been put on it thinking “I guess this is where I belong now.”

[@zzxXJAKEXxzz]

Lone Wolf lmaooo

[@mellisapriesthoff1035]

Lone Wolf right so maybe they just need a little duck house of some sort on the dock!!!!!

[@marytapioca]

She swims like a log.

[@sharynkoren8758]

@@marytapioca lol, that is so cute

[@theurbangarden4790]

Awww Ducks will always stay close to “home” The reason why I love them and will put themselves to bed at night if timed right. They will stay out a half hour after chickens going to bed as that’s bug eating time. I love watching them all day in the pond. Such entertainment.

[@nabilashraf3972]

Love your videos keep up the great work ❤️❤️❤️😀😀😀😀

[@themiraclechick4894]

We let our 3 little white ducks in our lake. They left to our neighbor’s dock, and one mated with a Muscovy duck. They’re making babies there under my neighbor’s shed. (We live in the woods but still have neighbors.)

[@henrykarrowkamara9958]

I just love the way you live your simple life with your family and animals.....👍

[@LauraCourtneyette]

Dolly looks beautiful!

[@jcverrico5648]

I for sure thought Quackers was a goner!! Pheww!! Glad they all survived the night!! 🌾

[@nysus1175]

Your music choice in all of your videos is really good!

[@allenjones1947]

Amelia was floating really low in the water, I wonder if that's bc she hasnt needed to preen her feathers with the oil they use to float since she didnt have water before. Can you keep us updated on if she starts floating higher or if its just because shes a chunky girl lol

[@patriciatompkins6931]

My in-laws have a pair of that kind of duck and the male is so big he can not swim! I feel bad for him, he is a swimmer and sits on the sideline and watches all the others swim!!

[@ilsehomburg]

I definitely think it’s because she had to preen her feathers, my peking duck is twice as chunky and he floats way higher . When one of my ducks was inside with her baby’s for a while she didn’t float anymore either.

[@Sunniiiiiiiiii51]

i thought i was the only one noticing. Her Feathers also do seem to get quite wet, i would assume it's because she didnt preen her feathers. This could also be dangerous as it makes it way more exhausting for her to swim.

[@christinahayman3540]

I was wondering about that as well and was concerned for her.

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

I have read that Muscovies dont have as much oil as other ducks, and arent as waterproof. It would be nice to get Amelia a female friend of the same breed. They talk a different language from the other ducks.

[@smellyolegoat150]

This was a fun video. Your pond is gorgeous. I would suggest that you put a low cover on your floating dock. Then fence all around it, and put a gate on it. Since you have the little paddle boat you could feed them on the dock and lock them in there at night. I think if you did that for a couple of weeks they would start sleeping on the dock. Maybe not Amelia, since she can fly, and she wants to nest in the nest boxes. I think she’s going to be very hard to get to stay down there for that reason. Maybe you could mount a nest box for a hen her size on a pole in the pond. It would just be a larger version of a Mandarin Duck nest box. Maybe with a substantial perch just below the opening. Now that you have the pond. Maybe you could get a male for her again. Muscovy Ducks are so wonderful and broody. I bet they would raise lots of babies on that magnificent pond for you all.

[@loganrichards231]

I can already tell this is going to be a good video from the first 15 seconds lol

[@covid-19funnyvideos28]

You can comment that again 💯

[@eaglestrike0037]

I think some sort of shelter on top of the dock or a separate coop at the water is a great idea. Amelia really seemed to enjoy being on the dock and seeing everyone bathing and preening was a great sight. I'm excited to see more of the ducks enjoying their pond!

[@debracatalani4415]

Thank you for posting this video. I found watching there freedom very serine and calming. Beautiful ducks!

[@swarooparanukuntla5806]

They are really awesome and got a good and perfect place in the pond

[@rewanvanpletzen8415]

He's the happiest baby I ever seen

[@caitlyn3476]

You need to build them a small coop. They will feel safer in it at night and predators can still get out to the water You also need to get about 4 more females or they can get over bred. 😊❤

[@bonnieandclydeshomestead2477]

We love our ducks! Aren’t they fun!

[@debsylvania]

The grand duck experiment! I know you'll figure out a way. They seemed like they'd found duck heaven at first, but then they got homesick! :)

[@dylanmacias6430]

loved your videos

[@snowflake4339]

So happy to see your animals are doing well! One of my ducks died two days ago!! Her name is Lime!!

[@josieflores3843]

Dolly is lookin' beautifully healthy & happy!! 🐄😃

[@haley5008]

I hope all your ducks stay safe we have 25 they pretty much take over all of our land

[@WABZZZ_B]

I have realised i have been watching this channel for a year and a half !! time goes quick

[@idontknow8716]

2:30 THE DUCK KING HAS RISEN WITH THE POWERS OF DUCKS

[@BiterAvid]

What a lovely video. Nice early morning smile.

[@lisacollums7148]

Awww so fun to watch love em glad you found Quakers.

[@Fr0s7y.]

Its so peaceful to watch them in that pond..😭😌😌

[@christinecooper9125]

It's so peaceful watching them

[@joannekucks4343]

What an adventure. I thought they’d love climbing up onto the dock. Who knew?

[@Jaderella102]

I love seeing your farm grow! Love your channel :)

[@lindaolson8048]

You’re so lucky you have that beautiful pond!!! really nice piece of property.

[@dakotanevada86]

This is my favorite video of yours. I love that huge pond. It was so fun to watch.

[@theadventuresofsandyland4961]

I think you should build a duck coop by the lake and put an extra mini floating coop on the lake! 😀 Thanks for a great video again you’re my favourite channel! 😀😀

[@user-tm7ew5ik2i]

Love your videos ❤️ from Quesnel bc Canada

[@mandamoosgardeningadventur8305]

That is just so lovely to see, hopefully they will be so happy there and breed...🦆🦆🦆

[@staredgazer6961]

I am glad that the ducks enjoyed the pond! I hope you find our where Quacker sleeps! I can’t wait for more video’s about your farm growing! Also, when it is winter for you, does the pond completely freeze over? If it does, you should go ice skating if it is safe!

[@daphtahquette9242]

Glad they all survived their first night out!

[@tylerkrug7719]

Green lantern is super pretty!

[@mariaixtzelasoto2427]

I think putting the ducks in the pond was a good idea and during the night whenever any predators try to get them they can just swim into the water for protection!

[@MsrKSDisque]

Nice job. They look so happy.

[@RomanSt.Clair.]

I really like your hatching videos... can you make more please?:)

[@beckyg8724]

So cool. Ducks will love that.

[@haroonhidayat]

ducks swimming in ponds and lakes is a breathtaking moment for me

[@vmedrano1954]

Hi lovely family I always waiting for your videos 🥰🥰🥰

[@rshoemaker7368]

It was a success! Just have to tweak your plan a little. They seem to like the pond but they are use to the freedom yet.

[@robynmize4713]

Very cool.... they seemed to like the pond... beautiful. They will get comfortable with it ... i'm sure... with time... just so big and new.

[@frankizulkoski4282]

Isaiah is getting so big I love watching how tour boys grow in these videos

[@Kenspiell]

I discovered this channel from my recommendation and I subbed because it was interesting. Crazy how far you guys have got since I first came

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

The ducks on the pond were aewsome!

[@msnitus]

Dolly is looking so great!!!

[@krissylee7363]

My favorite KZbin family!!!

[@patricksaunders8989]

Love you guys! Ever gonna start a full veggie garden

[@hollybarkersmith3509]

Oh my.... That music made me feel ....antsy. ? Sounds like an old funeral parlor. Lol

[@paulinealger7443]

I had knots in my stomach, thinking Quackers was a goner!

[@xWinterstarex7]

Thought someone was gonna die it's exactly the type of music you play before someone dies then you re-live these exact moments oml

[@tylerkrug7719]

Great idea on the ramp Becky!

[@izzywolflover]

Build a floating coop! I bet that would look so cool!

[@amycurtis8568]

Joey is so adorable!

[@twistedoakhomesteadtwisted404]

Awesomeness. You guys are definitely ramping up your farm.

[@doomfloof101]

Ducks dipping themselves in the water looks like a great sensation that I wish I could experience.

[@doomfloof101]

Redwing blackbirds are the BEST songbirds. They're plucky and they make good sounds and they can ONLY nest in cattails. I hope your kids enjoy them as much as I did as a kid.

[@swiftnebuladudzinski2584]

Me :sees this Also me: drops everything to watch it

[@depppz2029]

Swiftnebula Dudzinski 😂 that’s what is did

[@Ari_anartist]

Sameee

[@asmrvibesssyasss1313]

Same

[@fugo2851]

Swiftnebula Dudzinski so true

[@RinRenea]

Meeee too

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... All of you (White House on the hill )nice to see you I love watching your video ,thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

[@kyomibross5784]

Dolly’s getting so big!!! I can’t wait for her to have her calf!

[@Tamasineennion]

I love how he puts the green and black duck in the water

[@Aiexx]

I needed something to watch 😀

[@depppz2029]

Nice! I wish we had a big pond for our ducks.

[@paulakreinberg1448]

Such a great video for this time, thanks for Posting.

[@chinmoyburagohain2604]

Cool. Keep some more ducks & goose, they definitely do good near the pond.

[@GreenWitchHomestead]

:( it's awesome to get the ducks on the pond. But I'm glad you caught Amelia and put her on the raft They havnt had water like that so their oils arnt built up so their feathers get saturated She could have drown. That's probably why she stayed on the raft. I would say build them a house on that raft and pull it to shore in the day. feed them down there. Keep putting them out there but dont force them in the water :) once they start going into the house at night you can move it onto the water

[@itslit6232]

I LOVE YOUR NEW PUPPY

[@yanjijay6752]

Awesome ducks pretty smart to coming back into the coop .

[@Zoldidi]

You should watch Gold shaw farm on KZbin. He tells his ducks to go to bed and they go to bed.

[@jaywrittenour5770]

Predators gonna get them ducks

[@ittimeforentertainmentyess5640]

Jay W Rittenour uhhh the fosses hell at the predators and scares them so (● ˃̶͈̀ロ˂̶͈́)੭ꠥ⁾⁾

[@jeannel1065]

Youoffer them a beautiful, big pond filled of fish and other food, and they want to hang out on land with the chickens. Silly ducks!

[@robertadurnan8082]

God Bless All of You.

[@donnawin9750]

You make building things look so easy

[@catbiscuitz]

White house on the hill, I watch all the videos you make. I want to have a farm life too, but my family lives in the middle of a town and we don't have the space for most farm animals. I watch your videos and I'm happy for you to have a good farm. I also commented on your video about your new baby turkeys and thank you for likeing that comment!