Gardening with Ducks
Gardening with Ducks
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This hole in the concrete became perfect for our ducks
The water that we use for our ducks has to go somewhere.
1. In the summer, we use this water that has cold-manure to water our plants (i.e. duck manure does not need to be composted before applying to plants, unlike chicken manure).
2. In the winter, the water gets emptied into a couple of holes where the ducks get to play with the water one more time. That way, the water doesn't erode our soil or damage our plants when there is already excess water.
Music Credit
TH-cam Audio Library - If I Had a Chicken
TH-cam Audio Library - Claudio The Worm
#backyardducks #ducks
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Making crepes with duck eggs (recipe optional)
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This is the first cooking video in this channel. What did you think? Crepes are a thin pancake, also known as palacsinta among other names. Crepes can be cooked for breakfast, or depending on the filling they may be a savory dinner or a sweet dessert as well. I use the following recipe loosely, as more important than the quantity is the consistency of the batter. I also actually use 2 eggs for ...
More about the grub treats we provide our ducks (currently GrubTerra)
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Here's the link to the video I mentioned for context (the video from two years earlier): th-cam.com/video/KbhdqLESm2M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ht1GcTEVlrg25rSW Our ducks enjoy these dried soldier fly larva grubs as a treat. Our routine is to provide some of these treats while we put the ducks away for the evening and night. While Scratch & Peck no longer sells grubs in our area in Oregon, GrubTerra is sti...
Our two garden ducklings from day 0 to day 100
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Two of our duck mamas (Strawberry and Lightning) became broody and laid on a a clutch of eggs. 29 days later, the two eggs that hatched turned out to be from Big Poof. In the end, it is evident that we have one more female duck and one more male drake. Here is the link the playlist with about 3 hours of videos from day 0 to day 60 (in order): th-cam.com/video/19iKiSloQfM/w-d-xo.html At the very...
Oh my how the ducks have grown in 60 days (day 61)
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The ducks look to be about their full size at this point. They might have become our largest ducks, although that is not necessarily a surprise since their poofs indicate that they were Big Poof's ducklings. Although Big Poof is only 5 pounds- and that is slender for a white crested duck- she was our largest duck. #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
On day 58, the ducklings slept next to their biological mama
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Although Strawberry and Lightning hatched and raised these two ducklings, the clutch of eggs included eggs from other ducks. Based on their size and their poofs, our white crested duck that we call Big Poof is their biological mama. Big Poof is only about as close (physically) to the ducklings as every other non-Mama duck. The nesting bond with their duck-mamas is definitely the closest bond. #...
The 55-day-old ducklings are blending in
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Of our two ducklings, one is a male (drake) with a grey poof on his head and the other is a female with a small sprinkle poof on her head. They aren't quite mature yet, but they are starting to blend in. #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
These 52-day-old ducklings are still shy
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It is part of the duck instinct to be shy and afraid of most things. The ducks which we brought home as two-month-olds are less afraid of us now than when they were new about a year ago. But they are still afraid of us. The only sure way to ensure the ducks are not afraid of us seems to be raising them from ducklings with lots of personal attention, rather than allowing them to be raised by duc...
Our 50-day-old duckling demonstrated "happy feet"
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Of our two ducklings, one is a male (drake) with a grey poof on his head and the other is a female with a small sprinkle poof on her head. In this video, the drake demonstrates what is commonly referred in the duck community as "happy feet." #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
Our 48-day-old ducklings experienced their first marvelous rain
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In the Oregon Willamette Valley, the summers are dry. It was not until August 31st that we had real measurable rainfall; about half an inch. The rain was a light rain. That is to say, there was no thunder or lightning. It was a marvelous experience for all of us who had missed the rain, and some of us who had not experienced the rain yet. #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
At least one of our 46-day-old ducklings has a female quack
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On day 46 and 47, one of the ducklings definitely has a female quack. Perhaps since the other duckling does not, that might imply the other duckling is a male. Or perhaps not. We'll have to wait and see when the other duckling has a distinguishable male vs female voice. #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
These 43-day-old nibblers stay together
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On day 43, 44, and 45 these nibblers show how they like to stay together. The duckling bond is strong! #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
Do these talkative 40-day-old ducklings like tomatoes?
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On day 40 and 41 these ducklings were very talkative. Their voices have changed a little but these are not mature voices yet. I would still call these duckling voices. When these are mature voices, we'll be able to discern the gender by the voice. In the second half of the video, we try to share tomatoes with the ducklings. Do they like tomatoes? #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
Our drake impressed our ducks and 38-day-old ducklings by the pool
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Our drake impressed our ducks and 38-day-old ducklings by the pool, and then they followed him. #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
These 36-day-old ducklings are growing in their back feathers
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The back feathers grow in so suddenly, even though I see them every day. At the end of the video, we provide another new thing for the ducklings to play with. They do love greens! #ducklings #backyardducks #ducks
Will the 33-day-old ducklings allow me to get closer to capture video?
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Will the 33-day-old ducklings allow me to get closer to capture video?
These 31-day-old ducklings are changing colors, what will the final outfit be?
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These 31-day-old ducklings are changing colors, what will the final outfit be?
Day 28 might be peak fluff, as these ducklings show signs of feather starts
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Day 28 might be peak fluff, as these ducklings show signs of feather starts
Strawberry is the zen mama of these 27-day-old ducklings
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Strawberry is the zen mama of these 27-day-old ducklings
The 24-day-old ducklings are great at hiding and cute when apparent
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The 24-day-old ducklings are great at hiding and cute when apparent
Our 22-day-old ducklings can now get out of the pool (without any help)
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Our 22-day-old ducklings can now get out of the pool (without any help)
The 20-day-old ducklings go for a swim with their mamas
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The 20-day-old ducklings go for a swim with their mamas
There is an instinct to chase bugs in 17-day-old ducklings
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There is an instinct to chase bugs in 17-day-old ducklings
This is what happens when a 15-day-old duckling gets separated from the mama duck
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This is what happens when a 15-day-old duckling gets separated from the mama duck
These 12-day-old ducklings have energy to learn about their environment
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These 12-day-old ducklings have energy to learn about their environment
It’s a big world for a 9-day-old duckling
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It’s a big world for a 9-day-old duckling
It’s time for these 7-day-old ducklings to explore and then nap
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It’s time for these 7-day-old ducklings to explore and then nap
The mama ducks attacked me when I tried to help the 6-day-old ducklings out of the big pond
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The mama ducks attacked me when I tried to help the 6-day-old ducklings out of the big pond
Prequel to Ducklings: Videos from the 29 days that the mama ducks laid on the nest
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Prequel to Ducklings: Videos from the 29 days that the mama ducks laid on the nest
Can this 5-day-old duckling find a way out of the hole?
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Can this 5-day-old duckling find a way out of the hole?

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  • @aperson1181
    @aperson1181 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Italian vs Brooks vs Stanley vs Daweson? Sweetness

  • @colleenmurphy6529
    @colleenmurphy6529 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How do they know which ones are theirs?

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don't think it matters to them. The three eggs that they hatched happened to be the three eggs in the clutch of nine that were Big Poof's eggs (and not Strawberry or Lightning's eggs).

  • @petgoosepaulringo33
    @petgoosepaulringo33 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hi bro i am from Cambodai i am very happy when i see your video thank for show❤❤

  • @EssaalgaissiTV
    @EssaalgaissiTV 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Duck Shut

  • @donkeykong6426
    @donkeykong6426 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    2:06 sharing acceptance?

  • @Nautilus1972
    @Nautilus1972 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow, ducks give you a lot more weight in eggs than a chicken!

  • @mindyr7302
    @mindyr7302 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m glad I found your channel. Learning a lot. I wound up with 4 little guys right after Easter (early dumps) and am learning as I go

  • @TheEnchantedDuat
    @TheEnchantedDuat หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hehehe the boys are like let me at em :) Good repurposing! And I love the sassiness of ducks/such a joy to be around :) x Raven

  • @jaydeedaniel8664
    @jaydeedaniel8664 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is more of a duck music video

  • @sutats
    @sutats 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never knew ducks ate slugs until yesterday and then your video supports it.

  • @blythkristen
    @blythkristen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I have been trying to figure out what was wrong with my white crested duckling, 1 week old, and this video helps understand why it is happening. I wish the best for her❤

  • @KrytoRift
    @KrytoRift 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All those reasons are great but they dont answer why u got them instead of chickens

  • @Godisincontrol325
    @Godisincontrol325 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent 🎉🎉🎉 I subscribed to your channel and gave a like 👍 Thank you for sharing 😁🙏

  • @veronagrey6313
    @veronagrey6313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect Vid, I needed this … THANK YOU !!!

  • @veronagrey6313
    @veronagrey6313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok, I love this Vid. I rescued 3 baby domestic ducks from someone who ordered them In the mail. I have had them for 3 weeks in my kitchen and I love them, I am seeking some suggestions on how to shelter them when they are finally ready to go outside. I have seen many different Duck houses and enclosures on the Internet. They vary from cute lil houses to 1800 dollar sheds. HELP. I have had chickens and piggies before. I have raccoons that live here that I feed so I know the Ducks need Safety, ANY help would be MUCH APPRECIATED…. Also, I am Vegan, and seeing the way you both love your animals, is Beautiful, so when you said you wanted to learn about animal husbandry, but you have to stop treating them as pets, I think that you are loving and compassionate people, and for you to raise animals to kill for food would not sit well with your spirit . You already know. Anyway, sorry for the tangent…. Thank you for your time !!! 🐥🐣🐥

    • @YSLRD
      @YSLRD 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They need a wooden coop, at least 4x6ftx 2/3 feet high that is solid and raccoon proof at night. Be sure it has safe ventilation. If it's on legs, the ramp should be long and the doorway wide enough for 2 ducks to enter at once. Try some university websites ( your state university extension, i.e. ' Pennsylvania University Extension' ) for science based info. Chicken wire - poultry netting- will not stop raccoons.

    • @veronagrey6313
      @veronagrey6313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@YSLRD Thank You !!!🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I saw from your other comment that you found our playlist th-cam.com/video/dXXaKRVT1_M/w-d-xo.html . And you were right, it's four years later now and there is no way that we're ever eating our ducks 🙂

    • @veronagrey6313
      @veronagrey6313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GardeningwithDucks Yes Thank You VERY Much…🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @veronagrey6313
      @veronagrey6313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GardeningwithDucks Sending Love and Thanks to You BOTH 💙💙💙💙💙

  • @fcalin21
    @fcalin21 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cute.

  • @tolcser1966
    @tolcser1966 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Add little carbonated water,it will make your dough spongier and more pleasent

  • @janiefox3458
    @janiefox3458 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to have ducks but I want Muscoveys. Had them as a child on the farm and they wouldn't bother the neighbors with the quacks. Eggs would be eaten by dogs as a supplement.

  • @mp5kfisher241
    @mp5kfisher241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you clip the wings so they wont fly away?

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WIth the breeds of ducks that we have, this isn't necessary. They can only fly a few feet above the ground. And they like to stay near their team of ducks so they mostly choose not to fly over the fence. A couple of breeds the do fly include call ducks and muscovy ducks.

  • @DanFree7
    @DanFree7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice comparison. but they forgot to mention the pool that the ducks need. and it must be cleaned 1-2 a week and filled up with water again.

  • @morehn
    @morehn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I find them cuter, so I have 12 now. Just bought another 10 this week.

  • @galaxywhispers1787
    @galaxywhispers1787 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, really like your videos. Do you you feed your ducks once a day or do you constantly provide food for them all day?

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are home most of the time so we replenish their food throughout the day. That way, if a food bowl spills then it isn't a full day's worth of food that spills. On the occasion when they are hungry and we open the door, they're happy to come right up to us an let us know! Their instead to be so cute will surely keep them fed :-)

  • @fancy2710
    @fancy2710 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have two duck one started laying do i pick them up the eggs or do i let them remain to hatch?? am new to this thanks

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In my opinion you can pick up the eggs as long as you can. When a duck hen is broody, they'll let you know not to take their eggs. We have a video of what it looked like when two of our ducks become broody: th-cam.com/video/19iKiSloQfM/w-d-xo.html

  • @TheEnchantedDuat
    @TheEnchantedDuat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing like their morning chatter and excitement. My ducks were going crazy over white butterflies that were every where (moth cabbage - not real butterflies per say) Id spray the hose on the flowering herbs to stir them and then the ducks would swoop in to catch and eat as many as they could. I dont think I could enjoy life without my ducks now I have them, theyre another world :)

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love the chatter! I'm glad you you agree, even though my video quality while the sun was rising could be better. The moth cabbage story is sweet, I bet your ducks were real fast!

  • @user-op9qx7mp2f
    @user-op9qx7mp2f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pls can same one tough the egg

  • @user-op9qx7mp2f
    @user-op9qx7mp2f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pls can same one tough the egg

  • @grubterra
    @grubterra 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Gardening with Ducks! ☺

  • @petgoosepaulringo33
    @petgoosepaulringo33 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow your Duck look so cute❤❤

  • @chrisjeppesen2993
    @chrisjeppesen2993 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    for us add, Duck fat from meet and eggs is considered by many to be healthier, it only takes a 2 foot fence to keep them out of your garden, when allowed to forage widely they don't roost on your tractors and equipment and ruin the paint with their poop, duck egg whites whip up stiffer and stay up longer - the whites don't disintegrate when you poach them, there is no need for expensive houseing a piece of plywood leaned against a wood pile works great. If you haven't figured it out i'll just say it out lowed i love ducks!

  • @laurasutton1551
    @laurasutton1551 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the information I had a dog that has seizures same thing caused by her breed I'd just keep doing what you do & extra vitamins won't make them go away but won't hurt either

  • @aayushsuwal2526
    @aayushsuwal2526 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Duck is One of my Best Favourite Pet Bird since at Childhood and forever alway,s. And other,s Bird,s also like Pigeon, and Parrot etc are my Best Favourite Pet Bird. 👌👌👌👍👍👍♥

  • @alahem23
    @alahem23 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @ducksofprovidence
    @ducksofprovidence 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have seven ducks in total (six girls). Our flock is mixed: two white crested, one Khaki, one Ancona, two Cayuga, and one mix between Welsh and Appleyard. They are consistent layers. The first year, we had eggs all year round. This year, they slowed down. We had some days with no eggs, but we are back to 2 a day. I also started to keep track of their eggs per day a month ago or so. Funny to see that I am not the only one 😁

  • @ghostridergale
    @ghostridergale 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I started with 9 chicks, 4 years later the 9 chicks have turned into 59 chickens! A really good thing I took the advice I got online and built a larder coop then what I thought I needed. 12’X12’X 8’ high, so I can stand inside the coop to clean it out. This last year I bought 3 ducks and 2 geese. The ducks are quite nice to have around and don’t do too much damage and really not that noisy either. The geese on the other hand are extremely noisy, especially when they see or hear me outside. They come squawking and flapping their wings running as fast as they can to get to me. They’re somewhat like a dog that wants to follow you around and they get so excited when they see you. They also make a lot of noise when anyone or predators come around the geese will let you know something wrong! Bad part is the geese love pulling and chewing on most anything that moves like electrical wires or TV cables, etc. Got to either make sure you’re geese are kept in a secure location or keep anything that geese can chew and pull on inside where geese can’t get to it! Got to say the geese are a love/hate relationship! 😂 they made some extra work for me having to do some rewiring that the geese destroyed! Now I have to really think when I’m going to run any kind of wires or cables, etc. if the geese can get to it? Then I have to protect the wires or cables in conduit or pvc pipes and anchor it down where the geese can’t pull on it! Still there’s just something about the geese I get a kick out of. Although the geese can and do scare some people away hissing at them! 😂 Geese can be mean too! Another reason to give the geese a good size enclosure to keep them out of trouble. So far mine are free ranging with the ducks and chickens from sun up to sun down. Well this time of year the chickens go in at dusk on their own. But ducks and geese need some personal attention to get them to go to bed in a safe enclosure. Usually I have to wait till least 9-10pm to get the ducks and geese to go to bed without having to play run around the enclosure several times before they go in! Think I have one duck that’s a make (Drake) and other 2 are female since I got a couple eggs from them. The geese look like I have a male and female according to what I have read the male has larger legs and feet and the geese do have different size legs and feet! But no eggs from the geese yet that I know of anyway? Still waiting to see a goose egg!

  • @lonilazzari2082
    @lonilazzari2082 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😅

  • @Dave-if5qj
    @Dave-if5qj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats s great book Though it was written a long time ago

  • @elledechenestudio
    @elledechenestudio 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your reasons are my reasons, except here in south Florida we have so many bugs. So many. So bugs instead of slugs. I’ve just started this journey, my four little girls are still in their bathtub brooder but growing quickly. It’s fun to see you with your four girls.

  • @sabi_in_oregon
    @sabi_in_oregon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is like when parents watch their kids try ice cream for the first time

  • @starfish4093
    @starfish4093 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 8 Khaki Cambell’s ducks. They started laying eggs in the middle of this September and they have been do it religiously-8 eggs every morning. It happened 7 eggs only a few times. I presume, and according to your data, they are going to slow down during the winter months?

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can't say for sure, but if your climate drops below freezing then my guess would be that there may be a break in laying eggs during the winter. I'm interested to hear what happens.

    • @starfish4093
      @starfish4093 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We live in Scotland, so it will be below zero in some point, of course. Actually, it has already happened a couple of times. I will let you know about our experience.

  • @theducksanctuary951
    @theducksanctuary951 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like ur set up. The babies are so sweet!

  • @theducksanctuary951
    @theducksanctuary951 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m sorry about the baby duckie. Seems like we always loose one by the time they are grown up.

  • @theducksanctuary951
    @theducksanctuary951 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great idea with the towel ! I have ducks too. I just subbed. 🪿🪿💕

  • @SnoidYT
    @SnoidYT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love ducklings at this age. mostly adult-shaped but still with so much fuzz

  • @guda3261
    @guda3261 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤❤

  • @Mulletman11278
    @Mulletman11278 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s because it’s a crested duck that puff is a hole in their skull

  • @boatscum
    @boatscum 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for posting this my crested Cayuga’s exhibit the same behavior

  • @joeet9261
    @joeet9261 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have to clip there wings so they dont fly?

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The short answer is no, we have never clipped their wings. Here's a clip that shows a typical flight. Our ducks can't fly much farther than this. th-cam.com/users/clipUgkxMfRzrLAAEBFiE5KpPaNHRMel6m1WfXxA

  • @gertrudegiesbrecht
    @gertrudegiesbrecht 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WHAT CUTIES THEY ARE!

  • @honeycaffena4897
    @honeycaffena4897 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just beautiful ❤️ can you share how you take care of the duck pools, in the future?

    • @GardeningwithDucks
      @GardeningwithDucks 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! I plan to make more videos for the "Water" playlist eventually. There are some videos on there from the past as well: th-cam.com/video/devdCNj0prA/w-d-xo.html

    • @honeycaffena4897
      @honeycaffena4897 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GardeningwithDucks thank you, I didn’t realize your playlist.

  • @JesusLovingHomesteader
    @JesusLovingHomesteader 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So Precious!!