I Lived With Emus for 24 Hours

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Amazing how calm the emus are, especially Bamboo, around things that you'd think would be scary, like the mower. Their response to new things isn't "Will that hurt me" but "Can I eat this?" Obvious that they have been raised with kindness and lots of close contact, as we have seen in your videos.

[@kathparry864]

Bamboo clearly adored having you with him for the 24 hours! ❤

[@Frogsayy]

Like your pfp!

[@ncgatorlady]

Oh my! I guess you sure do have a few coyotes around. That sounded like quite a few! I had no idea that emus were so curious. It’s so neat to learn about them. Thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+ncgatorlady - thank you ❤️

[@LadyDewinter]

I noticed the emus were up and down during the night like they were guarding the silly human from the coyotes. LOL so cute!

[@maxssportscards5281]

Same I was about to comment that!🙂

[@nataliaborys1554]

Actually, I've read somewhere that that's normal. Unlike humans, emus naturally wake ip every so often during their sleep, check their surroundings real quick amd fall back asleep. Which, well, makes sense when being a huge, hard to miss bird on a big flat terrain.

[@kgrean8587]

Boy those coyotes sounded like they were really really close.

[@jekjeklaron7008]

I thought its Uriah and Eli(probably spelled it wrong)

[@barbaraspeckarmy]

@@jekjeklaron7008 lol so i was not the only one XD

[@consaka1]

We have a couple packs of coyotes here that carry on like that for hours sometimes. Annoying for sure. They like to snack on cats. Had to help the neighbor pick up pieces of her cat out of our field. Not fun. They took that cat right off the back porch and have been know to snag cats off a 5 foot post. We havent lost any chickens to them yet though.

[@qorzty]

*howls to keep them away*

[@consaka1]

@@vablo7198 I don't have one of those. It's on my list of things I need to get.

[@amandabartlett8749]

Seriously Jake you look like your where freezing cold.. I was cold just watching you. I loved when it was morning time the emu's woke up they look liked they did a happy dance.. So awesome..

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Amanda Bartlett - yep, I was not bundled up enough for that weather... whoops!

[@gelwood99]

@@whitehouseonthehill Jake, Justin slept in a tent on a mattress with covers, you poor thing slept on a blanket-covered pile of grass. You win!!! BTW, I was thrilled to meet you at the HOA! You, sir, are truly funny!

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

Yes!! Happy dance was awesome! 👏🏼 The emu zoomies!!

[@Tiffythompson17]

The weasel balls weren't a bust....Bamboo was having fun.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Tiffany Thompson - only a few minutes before those toys would have been destroyed

[@axelwiththedrip6102]

Elo

[@limalicious]

I wonder if the emus appreciated the extra body for warmth.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Limey - they were pretty excited for a new friend at night. They kept standing over me and pecking all night long 😀

[@barbarahouk1983]

Well pecked all night long means no sleep for you. I guess it means affection but lack of sleep is not a great thing. Glad this was only one 24 hour period given up. I recommend your visits be day visits.

[@matty4229]

@ White House on the Hill is funny

[@LizReeves1971]

That was fun! I was worried for you when I heard the coyotes. Good to know they are so close! I think next time maybe a bigger blanket🤔

[@JA-bu6xu]

Liz Reeves I don’t think it’s good to know that they are close imagine trying to sleep and having to check if there is something trying to kill you

[@LizReeves1971]

Jovan Alavanja Jovan Alavanja, I agree with you on that, I probably wouldn’t have lasted. I just think it’s good they know so they can protect there animals. That’s what I meant.

[@iskandartaib]

Coyotes aren't that big. I'd worry about the house cats and poultry but I doubt they'd attack humans or emus.

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

It's adorable how curious they are of everything, and really want to be close to their humans. It was also interesting to see them take turns keeping watch through the night.

[@BiterAvid]

LOL Your part of this challenge was a bit more difficult I would say. And then you got the Coyote Lullabye. Fun Video.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Mickey Mozer - thanks!

[@nathalian6703]

omg 7:13 literally had me laughing for hours.. the song starting when the ball hit bamboo LOL

[@oh.honeyboy3418]

nathalia n 100 sync

[@jourdynmiller9930]

nathalia n *Bonk!*

[@annadelacruz1483]

Jake, I remember how some people warned you about Bamboo and what the Emu would do to you and I haven't seen anything horrible. I think you and your family have tamed them pretty well and they will always be curious and props go out to you and the family for being so good to them. You did a great job and stood the challenge! The coyotes sounded close by and maybe that's why the Emus were stirring. Just a thought I had was that they wanted to make sure they were close to you to protect you as well. Take care, hugs and smoochies to the family, loved watching this vid. It just proved to me that it can work with an Emu(s) on the farm. Anna Banana - Hugs and smoochies to everyone. Good job!!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Anna Dela Cruz - great to hear from you, Anna! Yep, the emus have been pretty great to us 😀

[@NerdGamerPT]

9:00 Uriah: can´t hit the ball ball: goes right into his head

[@whitehouseonthehill]

-Lucas- ^^ - he’ll figure it out 😀

[@NerdGamerPT]

@@whitehouseonthehill I´m sure he will! ;) keep up the great work

[@billclearwater2783]

@@whitehouseonthehill all i heard mentally when i saw it hit was boNK

[@foxsea451]

You should have gotten an Emu costume for warmth! 😅

[@Frogsayy]

That would have been funny 😆 and he would of been warmer

[@delennamachoo]

Why do you consider the weasel balls to be a bust? That looked like some decent enrichment to me.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

delennamachoo - I was hoping they would jump around like they do when we fly a drone around them. But watching it back, you’re right, they were still pretty entertained.

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

TY for this! Fave takeaways: Watching the emus eat, sleep, hop & prance. Watching how they snuggled around u in the night. Bamboo playing w/ the weasel! Baby laying in the tent; SO cute! & Just giving these 3 their own extended moment, they really are the coolest animals & so fun to watch; your bond so unique! 🌒

[@lenaperez8937]

When your Emus are spoiled sweet! 😄 They are sooo adorable! ❤️❤️❤️

[@splixy4684]

Holy jeebus, the coyotes sound like hyenas and there seem to be quite a lot.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

* Splixy - yeah, that was intense!

[@justine8398]

Hope your cats are okay as that’s what happened at your other house....yes?

[@barbaraspeckarmy]

First i thought your kids are having fun, then i got a bit scared ... wow coyotes...

[@wolfboysadventures1039]

Splixy the reason canines like coyotes is parcally to make othe animals think there are then there really are

[@Bookwurm22]

We can hear some at my house, but they stay near the river. My mom has seen a fox, though.

[@franc2063]

I'd put coyote rollers on top of the emu pen.

[@JA-bu6xu]

Fran Cesca yeah it would be a good idea

[@billclearwater2783]

Emu's are known to kill coyotes. I have a feeling that if a coyote, by some miracle, got in there, you'd just wake up to a bloody coyote corpse and a tired emu.

[@ocqpied1716]

When the emus turn their head to run they look so silly

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

The way they move is unreal. They look like puppets with crazy puppermaster. The swaying & jerking movements, kicks. So fascinating

[@jenniferirelan1606]

It looked like bamboo enjoyed playing with the weezel ball.

[@charlisemayall8689]

As an Australian I find this to be very amusing. you're lucky they like you haha :) keep it up guys I love your work!

[@cosmicgoatlady6957]

Sounds like a pack of coyotes after they bring food to the pups.

[@darkdragunn1]

Bamboo is a good sleeper and the girls have gotten so big, its crazy. I am crazy concerned of how close that pack is to yall. Great job!

[@charlie_camanche1827]

I swear emus are like ostrich horses with a mix of giraffe

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Charlie _ Camanche - 😆

[@charlie_camanche1827]

White House on the Hill love you guys!! ❤️

[@dennissennikovski5234]

XD 😂

[@haannishh]

This is quality family contant. A family the does not exploit their kids, does not do harmful or dangurous stuff. I love this! I am quiet scared of birds but I love wattching this.

[@vicw1025]

My wife and I are two of four owners of Iron Horse Guest Ranch in Waller County. We are hoping to add a pair of emus next year. I really enjoy your channel.

[@jillipepper5353]

Maybe put the weasel balls on a sheet of plywood or in their house on the floor. Our dog freaks out when they are on our hardwood.

[@wendy833]

Emu's say you're one of us, we share!

[@lasgsd1]

Time to get yourself a livestock guardian dog.

[@corrinnehoffman3248]

LOL, I laughed so hard. They've grown so much and have great personalities. Love to watch them!

[@pepecocomax]

This was so much fun to watch Totally awesome you guys did great. The coyotes were a little nerve racking for sure. Really enjoyed.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Shirley Ethier - thank you, Shirley!

[@nataliaborys1554]

14:50 - I love how they all did a little happy dance there, aww

[@danaelanum]

Probably my favorite video yet! I love how you ACTUALLY stayed with them the whole night instead of just saying it and going inside. I've never heard of Emu's before you guys, but now my favorite bird. Love your family and how "old fashioned" y'all are. It's definitely refreshing in today's world.

[@giulia-7951]

"Excuse me guys - roommate coming through." 😂

[@maryclairekalamafoni9524]

Emus really enjoyed how much you enriched their lives! I don't think the three ball toys were a bust at all! It's maybe not what you expected, but the birds could interact with them, regardless. 💓Maybe the reason they go back and forth on the fence is because they miss you. You didn't see them running ruts while you were in there!😂 They love you a lot! 💓💛💚💙💜

[@XityGamingamdmore]

Whitehouseonthehill this is one of the fascinating video's I've every seen on your channel. You're almost to 400k

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Xity - we really appreciate it!

[@annelieseeaken4339]

They look like they have quite the personality, kind of makes me want one!

[@slygordon8048]

That emu sound just warms your heart ❤️

[@bgishy]

We had a tether ball when I was a kid in the 70’s. They had them on all the playgrounds back then. Super fun game!

[@terrydodson430]

bgishy I loved tether ball

[@bgishy]

I was never very good at it but it was so fun!😄

[@SixBlindKids]

So fun! It’s amazing (and sometimes disturbing) how loud nature is at night! The emus will probably need more practice to learn how to play tetherball! It was fun meeting you at HOA! ♥️

[@susanchase7880]

I had been missing your interplay with the big birds. They are very fond of you and family. Good luck with all your projects. Becky is clever designer.

[@darlouthia5153]

This was really interesting. Let us know if the emus ever get the hang of tetherball ! Also love the cabinets !!

[@dianecharles881]

This was so cool, I’m Sure having the emus on the Homestead for your sons is just amazing- along with chickens and bees and turkeys! You are very good at what you do , I always enjoy your videos! ❤️

[@cardenasvictor4240]

I love how big you emus personalities are!! Especially Bamboo

[@littlelolita8005]

if you have time you should start building a fence all around your yard to know whats your and what space you have left and it might keep the other animals out?

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+UnknownFox1000 Plays - yes, that's the plan for next spring

[@locabynature]

Bamboo is such a sweet soul. I love him so much!!! ♥️

[@nyank2346]

I love your channel and family so much! ❤️ I think the tetherball is fun but dangerous, became the rope could tangle around the emus necks 😢!!!

[@RobertoLopez-nn8ty]

Really loved this video. Beautiful creatures, those Emus.

[@tylerkrug7719]

"I have these goggles so my eyes don't get pecked out while I'm sleeping" lol haha, that's just the emus saying they love you, lol

[@DragunzGirl]

Yep, herd many coyote yelps and howls before when hunting. Sit out in a stand 4 in the morning waiting for sun to come up and hearing them all around. Yep.

[@nikim6986]

Aww, that was so cute. Bamboo was mistaking those weasel balls with his sock he used to wear. 😍

[@angelaburns6526]

Love what you did with your cabinets! Great emu video too!

[@girlsunday1013]

Bamboo is the most tame emu I know of. He trusts you all so much. That is why he didn't move from the mower and was not afraid of the toys. I think the other two follow Bamboo.

[@lonewolfblumoon5284]

You should put hay in the corner for them to sleep on too so they can get a little warmer and maybe dig them a lil pond to swim in cause bamboo really likes water

[@PrincessYehudia]

I just realized-you celebrated Sukkot without noticing it! How cool is that! I love this video. Thank you for sharing. Someday I hope to get an emu. Right now I’m pretty busy with my one horse and 7 Silkie chickens, but emus are on the list :)

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+PrincessYehudia - nice!

[@solitairesmith3553]

Its BEAUTIFUL to watch your family experience things like sleeping with the emus together. Ilove this:)

[@george101778]

I love the way bamboo has the curiosity of a mammal

[@bnbhomestead2124]

I think Emus are such elegant birds! What a beautiful, great video ❤️

[@MysticalMe131]

Beautiful Music to sleep with. This was the best video ever. I had to share it to my Facebook.

[@rickvangunten4800]

What a great bonding experience for you all. Can really see the birds trust you. Thanks for sharing...…….

[@eatpraylove4698]

Bamboo seemed to like the balls even though they weren't jumping, hahah. This is one of my favorite videos, I bet they enjoyed your company throughout the night. Good idea!

[@kimberlyperry6023]

They are such fascinating animals 😂 I love their happy dance!

[@christineheinsman4475]

You all treat your animals so good even the ones that are meant for food and that's all anyone can ask for we all know how commercial animals are treated that are meant for food so thank God for people like you who give them the best life possible for the time there here 👍

[@potato_e.s]

Bamboo is soo adorable and loving!

[@crumbb.]

This was so fun to watch. Silly emus! I love bamboo he obviously loves you

[@theBeastcub]

I can't wait until you have a fence around the entire property so these guys can free roam and be alongside you more, they really love your company and the reason they pace the fence is they are trying to reach you.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+theBeastcub - I don't know if we'll let them totally roam free, because they could get through the front gate if it were to open and they'd be out in the street. We would love to give them more area to roam in, but it would still be inside some part of the yard.

[@1angelofthelight2]

That was soooo special - thank you for sharing with us. I love the way Bamboo is so affectionate and keeps coming for hugs. lol However I was dismayed by the cyoties, how big are they, do they pose a threat? ALl I know of them is from the Road Runner cartoons lol

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+1angelofthelight2 - as long as we keep our birds and cats locked up at night, I don't think we'll have a problem. But if we leave anyone out, we'll be in trouble. We'll have to get our fence in to start securing the property better.

[@roxyshow123]

Tetherball is best for sheep, especially rams. In the UK they gave one to Rambro (that's the ram's name). He loved it. Kept butting it with his head.

[@yumacore]

I loved how the emus laid down around you to sleep. Were they trying to protect you, or to keep you warm, maybe? They know you're a member of the pack for sure 😊. Be careful with the tether ball cord. It can get tangled around their long necks and hurt them. I love your videos and your family. You guys are my favorite youtubers!

[@tanyajenkins919]

Great day with your flock of Emus . Thanks for sharing . U and Justin has both met staying in a bird enclosures for 24 hr well done guys . And the families partisapateig as well.

[@bigsky445]

*SO CLOSE TO 400k subs!!* *If you're reading this & not a subscriber, hit that button! This family is amazing & deserves it!* *Yay, Emus!* ❤❤❤❤

[@codyology]

Yea I'm surprised they haven't hit the million mark yet

[@surfbot417]

*Please use caution with the tetherball and only under supervision for the birds - don't want that rope to accidentally wrap around the emus' necks. I love it when Bamboo does his karate kicks! I think the emus are so AWESOME!

[@holodeckdragon8876]

I love how free u guys r with your kids. so cool.

[@Very_Angry_Citizen]

I never get tired of the emu A.M. aerobics. That funny jumping jitter bug is always entertaining.

[@lordfaladar6261]

That's the Handsomest Little baby boy I have seen In a Long Time ;-D

[@ddelv583]

He IS Adorable!

[@ukre98]

You should get a puppy or two puppies that are some bigger breed so that you have additional protection from coyotes

[@Annie-fw8pf]

I wonder if the emus are getting enough and good quality sleep. It seems like they wake up a lot throughout the night because of those coyotes. Could they be anxious about hearing the coyotes so close?

[@melissacurtin7192]

So cute. It was great seeing you at Homesteaders again this year!

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Wow! You have a lot of Coyotes! Make certain that your animal pens are extremely secure! They got close. They are near our house too! I can go out on the porch and hear them howling around. We put our cats in a shelter at night. The coyotes would eat them for sure! I love your Emus! When will your hens start laying eggs? How old are they now? I looked up about that, but it didn't say how old in months. I found it fascinating that the Male Emu, Bamboo, will sit on the eggs and take care of the chicks! I didn't know that the females will fight over the Male either! Socialize even more with Bamboo so maybe he won't be defensive about his eggs or chicks! I can hardly wait! Ever think about raising emus for their oil?

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Rita McCartt-Kordon - one more year till the emus start laying eggs and hatching out emu chicks

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

@@whitehouseonthehill WOW! That seems like a long time. They are so beautiful.

[@RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots]

Coyotes were no joke. I wonder why they won't sleep in the emu house with the coyotes around. I'd think they're want to go in a shelter of some sort.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Rick Mitchell - they are certainly light sleepers, but they love to be outside. They've always fought us on going in at night. They stay out in the open even if it's raining.

[@stacydoyle5401]

To be honest you deserve 1M/10000 subscribers

[@5ducksinakittypool563]

I think you should gat Khaki Campbell Ducks. They are an awesome egg laying duck

[@gypsyrhodescovers]

I'm new to your channel and I wonder...do you have a livestock guardian dog? The Emus are such joyous creatures. I really enjoy watching them!

[@brendawhite6540]

Nice cabinet doors👍 I think the emu's enjoyed your company 😁

[@yukosato5477]

I love the end of the video when he was like IM FREEEEEE

[@katrinabrandauer5637]

I just adored this video! Thank you for sharing!! Wish I could meet your crazy emus would be such fun.

[@Sandy98741]

It’s teather ball.i haven’t played that since middle school

[@ArthurValencia9438]

Lots of Emu fun video. I really enjoyed it. Thank you, Art in CA

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+Arthurs Realm - thank you, Art!

[@thornheartred]

Maybe try tieing an apple or some other treat ball for the emus to the end of the tetherball rope instead of the ball?

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+ThornHeartRed - fun idea 😀

[@wolfo8835]

I think you guys should get turtles or tortoises they’d make a great addition to the family especially red eared sliders! I heard they make great pets! :)

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+WOLFO - I agree 😀

[@wolfo8835]

White House on the Hill Thanks! 😊

[@jehanb1641]

400k coming soon !!! Congratulations 👍👍

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+JEHAN B - thank you!

[@hangxu4404]

I never knew emus could be so gentle and nice. Now I want a pet emu.

[@mahealaniw]

That wld be way fun hanging & sleeping with the Emu's. I love watching how good they are with the boys. So sweet... Good job Jake & boys 👍🏽☺🤗🌺

[@techgeek5235]

I could tell the emus loved it

[@FrozenLynx11]

And the mower sped up is SOO cool🤠🤠🤠

[@karenconnolly5253]

that weasel ball looks like it might interest my sons ferret. thanks for the introduction.

[@Zoldidi]

You can really tell Bamboo likes you, he wants to be around you all the time and cuddle up :).

[@whitehouseonthehill]

+FA - yep, still our buddy after all the time we spent raising him