For the Owl/Hawk. I would reccomend putting up either shiny plastic (that may help with your birds missing the cage too) or put up a fake owl/hawk since those birds are territorial and would just avoid the aviary.
Shiny stuff will just attract the crows and ravens. Bright colored streamers that flap in the wind and will also keep their own birds from flying up into the netting
You should plant some bushes and greenery around. Brids really appreciate some hiding spots! Got really excited to see the conclusion of this huge project! It ended up to be a very well built enclosure.
Such an amazing job you did with the aviary! One addition i would highly suggest,since you have a pond,which attracts mosquitos, is plants that attract dragonflies. They are the number one mosquito killer,so since you swim in the pond in the summer,controlling the mosquito population is absolutely a must. Good plants around the pond are: Swamp milkweed, Black-eyed Susan, Aster, Coneflower, Water lilly, they are very colorful and a welcome addition to your pond. Love from Romania! PS: The great horned owl doesn't typically eat birds,very rarely in fact, if the owl was around the aviary,it usually means that there are rodents around!
Owls eat chickens regularly around here in mo. And they have fish in the pond that will help anyway with the mosquito larvae. Im sure the birds would enjoy the bug attractants. ❤
@@pamskyland4444 I believe you mean hawks, owls primary food are mice,rats,squirrels,but they do it small birds,large insects on occasion,if food is scarce.
@ one neighbor has their chicken pen under a light a big outside light and caught it in the act. Another neighbor had them taking them at night from the rafters in their barn. Both of these were happening at night. We don’t have very many hawks around here at all, I haven’t seen but a couple in yrs. but we do have a lot of owls the big ones.
@@bluebird4614 And that would give them smthing to do instead of seeing unobstructed area/ view & wanting to fly away. Rescuing the birds from the net & repairing the net again n again is not going to be easy
@@christinamforte The pond is only like 10% of the aviary. There's plenty of space for trees away from the pond. Regardless it wouldn't do any harm if some leaves and fruit got in the pond. The ducks would eat the fruit and netting out leaves a few times each fall is a small price to pay for the birds enjoyment.
The hookbill ducks that you guys also have. You guys said they where an endangerd species so it would be great for them to roam around and have some space while being completely safe
@@JamesLingenfelter-w9e Hookbills are an endangered BREED, as in a domesticated breed, not a wild species, so releasing them into the wild anywhere would be a terrible idea. I agree putting some in the aviary might be cool though.
Gotta be honest I teared up at the end seeing the ducks in the pond.... Ya'll worked so hard to get this done. What an amazing area for your special birds. ♥
I think the tortoises would be a great addition. You don't want to over crowd the pond. Swans are way too large for that pond. Tortoises and maybe another ornamental type bird. Can't wait until spring for you to be able to add the plants and trees. It's going to look so beautiful.
Yes, that is true. They have already taken a lot into consideration with the aviary and have gone down a good depth to prevent predators. Also, they have a shed already that I'm sure this intelligent and thoughtful couple could do something with to accommodate the tortoises. Or add on to the existing shed. From what I've seen, they go all out for their animals, and I'm sure they wouldn't get a tortoise without research and planning. They seem excited at the idea of tortoises. I say do it 😊
This is BEAUTIFUL! The Birds ... Imagine how free they feel! The peace of the Pond, watching you rescue the Owl, watching YOUR FAMILY do this together and ACCOMPLISH your dreams and realizing your hard work come to fruition! To watch your dreams come thru and see the freedom YOU HAVE GIVEN these babies, it's all SO BEAUTIFUL! And Princess favorite being "Kitties" precious!! Thank you and your Family for sharing the adventures with us! Absolutely amazing, what adventures we get to go on because y'all share! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! HAPPY NEW YEAR
Man I would pay a ton to sit on a bench in the aviary drinking a glass of wine! You need some beautiful sitting benches throughout! What a peaceful experience ❤
Honestly I just want to say congratulations and thank you for sharing these moments with us! I’ve been watching your videos for many years now. Before your two last children were even born. And before the thought of building an aviary was even shared with us. I’m 27 now and you guys have helped entertain me through college, now a nurse for 2 years and I’m still watching on my days off work.
Depends on the species. California quail would do fine, we’ve got plenty around where I live in Canada, but they aren’t as common as buttons or coturnix
I never realized Mandarins were so wild! I think with time they will settle and learn the parameters and hopefully be happy with all the natural environment. What a financial commitment towards better care of your beautiful animals. Thanks for the awesome video to bring joy on such a gloomy Sunday!
Congrats on releasing the ducks! So beautiful! You asked for future animals/bird feedback. I think I would wait a year, see how everyone settles in. Others have mentioned doing some landscaping. Think I'd do that first :-).
Swans, Black or other kinds, are very large birds. Different from all the birds there, swans form loving pairs and each pair works together in the breeding process. Once they breed, they become highly aggressive and territorial. They will kill all other birds in the aviary. Consider someone turns her back and takes a selfie with Brown bears in Norway. Not a good idea.
Swans are mean. They look lovely but very mean, especially the black ones. For one they are native to Australia so that should tell you a lot about their tempers. They are wild here in NZ and we look but don't approach.
If you add anything, I would wish to see just a few more mandarins. I wouldn't add anymore ducks until you see how the pond handles it. Love seeing the mandarins in the pond. They are beautiful!!
Exactly, you may already have twice as many mandarins when these ones feel at home and breed in the spring. Then they might slow down, and self regulate their flock numbers
Because, of course, four breeding pairs of mandarins are never going to have babies of their own. Four pairs, 8-10 eggs each mean potentially another 30+ mandarins next year alone. So yeah, let’s make the issue worse … add more mandarins ……
It's so nice to see the ducks so happy! If you choose to have a tortoise, just remember that you'll have to have a hot burrow( with heat lamps) during the winter. Sulcata tortoises grow to be huge and can live over 100yrs, and will eat the grass and any fruit/veggies. BUT, they DIG down deep and can even dig out. Their trenches can be 12-15ft and 4ft deep. I would recommend smaller tortoises. Just research them, to find out the best kind. Most brumate in the winter( bury themselves and hibernate), and re-emerge in the spring.
You guys should do a nature asmr live stream. It will be very cool to listen to all the different birds as well as the water. Also, a timelapse of the aviary full time, so 1 yr from now you could post an awesome video with the changes of the season as well as the aviary's growth(trees, shrubs, and of course the birds etc). (it will be even crazier 5 yrs from now)
I would like to see some Guinea Fowl in the aviary too - they are pretty and they would add to the diversity of fancy birds. The Ducks look amazing and it seems they already love their new larger space. Hopefully they will quickly learn not to fly around the netting, but just in case, maybe you could attach some shiny things here and there on the netting to let birds know where it is (including the predator birds) - something that cannot break off and be eaten by the animals - maybe like a shiny bauble that can be clamped onto the netting in some way? The aviary is fantastic - congratulations on reaching this goal! You have worked so hard.
Yes to Guinea-fowl, but maybe not Domestic guinea-fowl (Numida meleagris domesticus), maybe invest in something less often seen like Vulturine guinea-fowl (Acryllium vulturinum), or crested guinea-fowl (Guttera sp).
@zebedeemadness2672 It's funny you mentioned Vulturine guinea-fowl. I have some Helmeted guinea-fowl and just a couple days ago when I was looking at different breeds I discovered the Vulturine guinea-fowl and they really caught my eye. They're so crazy looking. I just can't justify spending that much on birds especially when we've had birds killed by predators before. If I had a fully enclosed aviary like this then I'd definitely consider it more.
The aviary updates are my favorite, by far! I think what you have done is amazing! The tortoise idea is a good one, in my opinion. I can't wait to see what you do next!
This excites me to see the exotic birds in the updated aviary. So proud of you both . Been here from the beginning and I know you’re not done yet. Cannot wait to see more
So glad to see you well Jake. This has been a long road but your persistence is admirable and it's such a beautiful paradise like aviary for your beloved animals. You are an amazing family. My favorite family channel on you tube. Thank goodness the net stopped the owl from attacking your flock. I am so appreciative that you share with us. I love you all so much. God bless you all and and keep you all safe and well. Thanks again for sharing. I love your videos!
This is so cool my one friend has these ducks but struggles to keep them alive and well he said your channel has really helped him. Learn to care for ducks ❤
Awesome.. please add some small trees , bushes including those palm tree types, bamboo , small fruit trees ... So that birds feel safe by hiding in them as natural habitat
Wow your Aviary is fantastic & well done to Aquascape Inc for the pond- I am the Administration Manager for Aquascape Australia & have been with them over 10 years so I know the pond will be fantastic for the birds. Cheers Denise- Australia
I'm partial to swans, actually. I live in Ashland, Oregon and we have Lithia Park with 2 duck ponds. It was always one of my favorite activities as a child to go to the duck pond and watch the ducks and swans. ❤ My kids loved it to. Your aviary is looking amazing! The mandarins were so happy to fly, and look like they're settling in really well ❤
Swans and geese are very territorial specially come breeding season their kids would be at risk for attacks. Plus the bigger the bird the heavier load it has. It's better to see how much damage the ducks will do over a years time before adding another waterfowl specially large ones.
@@pamskyland4444 Yea I have 10 ducks and its insane how much of a mess they can make. Between their poop and putting mud in the water to sift for food they can dirty up a pond in no time.
I was so happy to see the Mandarin Ducks swim and drive in the pond. I have to admit that the birds getting stuck in the net was really scary, but I am sure they have now learned the boundaries. I look forward to seeing what your family gets into in 2025.
That was an American Eagle Owl, or Horned Owl. And they don’t usually eat birds. Put up a fake one, or something like a sea eagle model to scare off others
Just about died from cuteness. Can't believe its been over 5 years of watching this channel. Thank you for an amazing year. And here's to a whole lot more of them 🍻
A tortoise sounds like a great idea to help with the grass you certainly have more than enough space to adopt an already large one so you won't need to worry about missing it if you still need to cut some off the grass yourself. For birds there's certainly a lot of other pretty pheasants you could add. I think trees and bushes should be first tho, give the birds some more spots to feel secure and get out of each others way.
don’t they need to live in warmer climates though? I know it snows/gets cold where they live. I know turtles hibernate but I’m not sure how a tortoise would work with that
Depending on the species they either need a frostfree but cold place to hibernate or a heated room for the wintermonths. Maybe a native species of turtle wood be the better option.
Chickens do alot of digging they'd do alot of damage to the ground. Also they don't particularly go for the grass unless its short. They prefer the bugs and seeds in the soil. Bird wise geese and ducks do better grazing than chickens.
You guys did such a amazing job on the aviary.but as you spoke about if you would like some tortoise, rabbits and more l highly suggest to not add any rabbits because it will attract a owl or a hawk if you wont and wants again great job 🎉❤
Instead of direct release (like with the ducks) consider indirect release like you did for the peacocks... even if you release them and open the doors right away and allow them to find their own way outside, it would be waaaay less traumatic. I don't think you'd have sooo much panic flying and then no one would get stuck in the netting. They'd be free to find the perimeter on their own.💕🌞🌵😷
Really enjoyed seeing the Mandarins released....which made me think, that a small vine covered arbor with a bench to sit and 'watch' would be great. A duck blind, so to speak. Guess you will have to be careful and research, as to which fowl to add that will coexist and maintain a balance for the area to support all who live there. Awesome completion of the aviary, and look forward to all the tweaking to come. It will be a environment to enjoy for all who watch the channel.
This is sooo exciting to see these birds in the aviary. That is scary that predators try to go after them but it’s how mother nature intended. I can’t wait to see everything in the warm season
It's great to see the males displaying they seem way more happy in the bigger space. The pheasants will need some ground scrubs and bushes to feel safe .
As much as I had been waiting to see the birds in the big space, I know you'll must have been super excited for this day, congrats once again, and I love it.
How exciting! The birds and ducks are beautiful! Love watching them swim in the pond. Can’t wait to see what the next year will bring in the Aviary! Great job!
I can't stop smiling. I have been watching your family for years and have been so very excited for the move in. You all have worked so hard for this and it is amazing. Tortoises' would be so cool too, maybe check into some reptile rescue's, they will be vetted and you would be giving them a beautiful haven.
Becks and Jake, so proud of what you have achieved with building the aviary. You have a beautiful family that show they love the birds and animals as much as you do. Thank you for sharing your lives with us, wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2025 xx 🎉🎊
Congrats on the completion of the aviary and getting the birds in! Glad to see so much support in the comments to keep your birds and the wildlife from hitting the netting in the future - Dakota & Angela
i would say definitely get some tortoises and you could maybe even get some rabbits to keep the grass down as long as they have an area to go to keep warm
Rabbits would just dig huge warrens, probably under the bird coop. Plus, mixing them with the bird droppings, you’re bound to get the rabbits sick. Additionally, birds bring rats .. and they will also attack them/ pass on diseases. Just not a good idea for the rabbits in my opinion. As much as I would LOVE to see rabbits have that much room to run around, it’s not the best environment for domestic breeds.
Rabbits burrow and will tunnel under the fencing allowing other predators inside. So, rabbits might not be the best idea. I have kept rabbits for over 20 years and like goats, rabbits are expert escape artists.
They don't really live in good Tortoise weather area, they'd only be in the aviary about one month possibly two, likely having to put them indoors most nights and they dig, the rest on the year they'll have to be indoors under heat not eating grass. Domestic Rabbits will burrow, but maybe Domestic Guinea pigs maybe a option, although they use the burrows of other animals, they don't burrow them self.
I had to rewind the last part and watch it a few times. ❤️❤️Going from a bucket of water to the pond is like hitting the jackpot. So happy you did this for them.
More videos of the birds. Didn't really get to see the peacocks and how they move around. Just wanna see a general video of how the birds move around in their new outdoor enclosure. Thank you
I love this so much for you guys and all of us❤this is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Ya'll have our so much hard work into this aviary. Congratulations and enjoy🫶🏽😊
Just a thought, but maybe when new birds are added to the aviary the flight feathers should be clipped so they can get used to their surroundings without flying right into the net. So great to see the birds being able roam freely in a large enclosure. Great job with the whole project!
I’ve been a fan since the OG White House on the hill. I remember when y’all first moved here and let me tell you that you are doing amazing work. I’ve watched every video you’ve ever posted.❤
Pulling the netting tighter will help with things getting caught and twisting into the net. The material has probably loosened quite a bit since it was hung. Hopefully that helps, otherwise you might need a more rigid material for the top.
I do like the tortoise idea! Wonder how rabbits would do? Definitely looking forward to see what yall do with the landscaping. This is amazing!! You have come so far since day 1!!! ❤
Rabbits and birds just wouldn’t mix well, in my opinion. The bird droppings would make the rabbits sick, they would dig holes everywhere .. and rats will attack them 😅 I’m sure they’d *cope* but it’s not the best environment for domestic rabbits. Plus their winter is too harsh for them to live outside really.
The Mandarin ducks swimming in the pond was just wonderful. Wishing You All A Very Happy and Healthy New Year 2025. Thanks for all your videos.😇😇😀😀🙏🙏❤❤
I have a small sanctuary in Japan and love your videos. I have just rescued 2 green pheasants to join my quail, chickens, ducks, goats, dogs and pigeons.
For the Owl/Hawk. I would reccomend putting up either shiny plastic (that may help with your birds missing the cage too) or put up a fake owl/hawk since those birds are territorial and would just avoid the aviary.
Yeah, my friend has chickens and he uses a fake hawk or falcon to keep them away.
I was thinking fake owls and hawks too. Unless they would make the inside birds nervous.
A farmer nearby uses a fake hawk, ita basically a kite and works well 😊
Shiny stuff will just attract the crows and ravens. Bright colored streamers that flap in the wind and will also keep their own birds from flying up into the netting
Birds learn fast that there's a net around.
You should plant some bushes and greenery around. Brids really appreciate some hiding spots!
Got really excited to see the conclusion of this huge project! It ended up to be a very well built enclosure.
Definitely, especially more shrubs and plants around or in the pond
this is a great idea!
Make sure it's native greenery. 😊
It's so exciting to see the Mandarin ducks on the aviary pond. Congratulations on this monumental accomplishment! 🎉
Totally agree. Plants are essential.
Such an amazing job you did with the aviary! One addition i would highly suggest,since you have a pond,which attracts mosquitos, is plants that attract dragonflies. They are the number one mosquito killer,so since you swim in the pond in the summer,controlling the mosquito population is absolutely a must. Good plants around the pond are: Swamp milkweed, Black-eyed Susan, Aster, Coneflower, Water lilly, they are very colorful and a welcome addition to your pond. Love from Romania! PS: The great horned owl doesn't typically eat birds,very rarely in fact, if the owl was around the aviary,it usually means that there are rodents around!
Very well though for the future, liking and commenting this so they can see it.
Owls eat chickens regularly around here in mo. And they have fish in the pond that will help anyway with the mosquito larvae. Im sure the birds would enjoy the bug attractants. ❤
@@pamskyland4444 I believe you mean hawks, owls primary food are mice,rats,squirrels,but they do it small birds,large insects on occasion,if food is scarce.
@ one neighbor has their chicken pen under a light a big outside light and caught it in the act. Another neighbor had them taking them at night from the rafters in their barn. Both of these were happening at night. We don’t have very many hawks around here at all, I haven’t seen but a couple in yrs. but we do have a lot of owls the big ones.
@@pamskyland4444 Interesting,that could be possible. They are birds of prey after all.
The open areas of the Aviary needs short trees for the birds to perch on. Flowering & fruit trees if possible
Fruit trees, in my opinion, would be the best. The birds will love foraging for fallen fruits
All the leaves and fruit would get into the pond and cause issues. Great idea for aviaries that don't have the water feature though.
@@christinamforte Maybe on the periphery & away from the pond -- just a few
@@bluebird4614 And that would give them smthing to do instead of seeing unobstructed area/ view & wanting to fly away. Rescuing the birds from the net & repairing the net again n again is not going to be easy
@@christinamforte The pond is only like 10% of the aviary. There's plenty of space for trees away from the pond. Regardless it wouldn't do any harm if some leaves and fruit got in the pond. The ducks would eat the fruit and netting out leaves a few times each fall is a small price to pay for the birds enjoyment.
Can we end every video with the ducks swimming?! So peaceful! ❤ Congrats on the huge accomplishment. So very happy for you!
The hookbill ducks that you guys also have. You guys said they where an endangerd species so it would be great for them to roam around and have some space while being completely safe
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I agree, I was coming here to say the same thing! They would all sleep more peacefully at night with them in the aviary!!
@@JamesLingenfelter-w9e Hookbills are an endangered BREED, as in a domesticated breed, not a wild species, so releasing them into the wild anywhere would be a terrible idea. I agree putting some in the aviary might be cool though.
@ o I didn’t know lol
Gotta be honest I teared up at the end seeing the ducks in the pond.... Ya'll worked so hard to get this done. What an amazing area for your special birds. ♥
15:00 i want a whole video of this just the birds doing their thing and hanging out in the aviary!!!!!
The birds went from being scared to elated! Living their best lives now!!❤
Looking a bit territorial to me!
@@erikasturquoisefeather4721 They'll work that out.
They went from a cage to a big cage where they tought we are free to fly in to an net that can kill em and other birds that are free
I think the tortoises would be a great addition. You don't want to over crowd the pond. Swans are way too large for that pond. Tortoises and maybe another ornamental type bird.
Can't wait until spring for you to be able to add the plants and trees. It's going to look so beautiful.
The problem with tortoises is that will need to have an indoor heated area for the winter. Also, some can dig massive holes.
Yes, that is true. They have already taken a lot into consideration with the aviary and have gone down a good depth to prevent predators. Also, they have a shed already that I'm sure this intelligent and thoughtful couple could do something with to accommodate the tortoises. Or add on to the existing shed. From what I've seen, they go all out for their animals, and I'm sure they wouldn't get a tortoise without research and planning. They seem excited at the idea of tortoises. I say do it 😊
@@MarisolSoto913 Only issue is that the tortoises could fall into the pond and drown
Smaller swans lije black swans would be able to adapt to that pons
They can’t have tortoises there it snows this is not Florida
This is BEAUTIFUL! The Birds ... Imagine how free they feel! The peace of the Pond, watching you rescue the Owl, watching YOUR FAMILY do this together and ACCOMPLISH your dreams and realizing your hard work come to fruition! To watch your dreams come thru and see the freedom YOU HAVE GIVEN these babies, it's all SO BEAUTIFUL!
And Princess favorite being "Kitties" precious!!
Thank you and your Family for sharing the adventures with us!
Absolutely amazing, what adventures we get to go on because y'all share! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
8:30 I'm foreseeing a lot of birds getting caught on the net.
Man I would pay a ton to sit on a bench in the aviary drinking a glass of wine! You need some beautiful sitting benches throughout! What a peaceful experience ❤
Honestly I just want to say congratulations and thank you for sharing these moments with us!
I’ve been watching your videos for many years now. Before your two last children were even born. And before the thought of building an aviary was even shared with us.
I’m 27 now and you guys have helped entertain me through college, now a nurse for 2 years and I’m still watching on my days off work.
Add quails in there ,they look beautiful in there !!
Don't know if they would be hardy enough?
@ they should be hardy enough but it’ll look beautiful in the aviary
Depends on the species. California quail would do fine, we’ve got plenty around where I live in Canada, but they aren’t as common as buttons or coturnix
Plant a couple of blueberry bushes. Turkeys love them, and it'll help all of your birds forage.
This is a great idea! Blueberry bushes are low maintenance, give a bit of cover, and provide enrichment.
I never realized Mandarins were so wild! I think with time they will settle and learn the parameters and hopefully be happy with all the natural environment. What a financial commitment towards better care of your beautiful animals. Thanks for the awesome video to bring joy on such a gloomy Sunday!
Congrats on releasing the ducks! So beautiful! You asked for future animals/bird feedback. I think I would wait a year, see how everyone settles in. Others have mentioned doing some landscaping. Think I'd do that first :-).
A pair of black swans 🥰🥰🥰 love from Norway
Swans, Black or other kinds, are very large birds. Different from all the birds there, swans form loving pairs and each pair works together in the breeding process. Once they breed, they become highly aggressive and territorial. They will kill all other birds in the aviary. Consider someone turns her back and takes a selfie with Brown bears in Norway. Not a good idea.
Swans are mean. They look lovely but very mean, especially the black ones. For one they are native to Australia so that should tell you a lot about their tempers. They are wild here in NZ and we look but don't approach.
Yess❤
If you got Swans I wouldn’t get any other waterfowl
If you add anything, I would wish to see just a few more mandarins. I wouldn't add anymore ducks until you see how the pond handles it. Love seeing the mandarins in the pond. They are beautiful!!
Exactly, you may already have twice as many mandarins when these ones feel at home and breed in the spring. Then they might slow down, and self regulate their flock numbers
Because, of course, four breeding pairs of mandarins are never going to have babies of their own. Four pairs, 8-10 eggs each mean potentially another 30+ mandarins next year alone. So yeah, let’s make the issue worse … add more mandarins ……
4:00 was a great horned male adult owl.
Beutiful
It's so nice to see the ducks so happy! If you choose to have a tortoise, just remember that you'll have to have a hot burrow( with heat lamps) during the winter. Sulcata tortoises grow to be huge and can live over 100yrs, and will eat the grass and any fruit/veggies. BUT, they DIG down deep and can even dig out. Their trenches can be 12-15ft and 4ft deep. I would recommend smaller tortoises. Just research them, to find out the best kind. Most brumate in the winter( bury themselves and hibernate), and re-emerge in the spring.
You guys should do a nature asmr live stream. It will be very cool to listen to all the different birds as well as the water. Also, a timelapse of the aviary full time, so 1 yr from now you could post an awesome video with the changes of the season as well as the aviary's growth(trees, shrubs, and of course the birds etc). (it will be even crazier 5 yrs from now)
Totally! I could watch ducks and other birds all day long! 🩷
I would like to see some Guinea Fowl in the aviary too - they are pretty and they would add to the diversity of fancy birds. The Ducks look amazing and it seems they already love their new larger space. Hopefully they will quickly learn not to fly around the netting, but just in case, maybe you could attach some shiny things here and there on the netting to let birds know where it is (including the predator birds) - something that cannot break off and be eaten by the animals - maybe like a shiny bauble that can be clamped onto the netting in some way? The aviary is fantastic - congratulations on reaching this goal! You have worked so hard.
Yes to Guinea-fowl, but maybe not Domestic guinea-fowl (Numida meleagris domesticus), maybe invest in something less often seen like Vulturine guinea-fowl (Acryllium vulturinum), or crested guinea-fowl (Guttera sp).
@zebedeemadness2672 It's funny you mentioned Vulturine guinea-fowl. I have some Helmeted guinea-fowl and just a couple days ago when I was looking at different breeds I discovered the Vulturine guinea-fowl and they really caught my eye. They're so crazy looking. I just can't justify spending that much on birds especially when we've had birds killed by predators before. If I had a fully enclosed aviary like this then I'd definitely consider it more.
The aviary updates are my favorite, by far! I think what you have done is amazing! The tortoise idea is a good one, in my opinion. I can't wait to see what you do next!
This excites me to see the exotic birds in the updated aviary. So proud of you both . Been here from the beginning and I know you’re not done yet. Cannot wait to see more
So glad to see you well Jake. This has been a long road but your persistence is admirable and it's such a beautiful paradise like aviary for your beloved animals. You are an amazing family. My favorite family channel on you tube. Thank goodness the net stopped the owl from attacking your flock. I am so appreciative that you share with us. I love you all so much. God bless you all and and keep you all safe and well. Thanks again for sharing. I love your videos!
This is so cool my one friend has these ducks but struggles to keep them alive and well he said your channel has really helped him. Learn to care for ducks ❤
14:51 I'd like to see the Turkeys in the aviary and more water fowls
This is Aviary series is my favorite, enjoy watching every moment.
Awesome.. please add some small trees , bushes including those palm tree types, bamboo , small fruit trees ... So that birds feel safe by hiding in them as natural habitat
I agree with adding trees but palms won't survive in their climate and bamboo is highly invasive. They need some dwarf fruit trees and native bushes.
@Acaidia I agree
Wow your Aviary is fantastic & well done to Aquascape Inc for the pond- I am the Administration Manager for Aquascape Australia & have been with them over 10 years so I know the pond will be fantastic for the birds. Cheers Denise- Australia
I'm partial to swans, actually. I live in Ashland, Oregon and we have Lithia Park with 2 duck ponds. It was always one of my favorite activities as a child to go to the duck pond and watch the ducks and swans. ❤ My kids loved it to. Your aviary is looking amazing! The mandarins were so happy to fly, and look like they're settling in really well ❤
They'd need a lake. Very territorial too.
Swans and geese are very territorial specially come breeding season their kids would be at risk for attacks. Plus the bigger the bird the heavier load it has. It's better to see how much damage the ducks will do over a years time before adding another waterfowl specially large ones.
Indian runner ducks are amazing! So silly and a joy to watch. Lovely big eggs too
Oh wow. I had to google it. Never heard of those guys. They’re really cute and it looks like they would get along well with the other ducks.
I think he’s concerned about the pond being able to handle the waste from the ducks he’s got in there now. ❤
@@pamskyland4444runner ducks aren't much of a swimmer. So it'll be fine
@@pamskyland4444 Yea I have 10 ducks and its insane how much of a mess they can make. Between their poop and putting mud in the water to sift for food they can dirty up a pond in no time.
One bird that would look so beautiful in your guises aviary would be a victoria crowned pigeon!
I was so happy to see the Mandarin Ducks swim and drive in the pond. I have to admit that the birds getting stuck in the net was really scary, but I am sure they have now learned the boundaries. I look forward to seeing what your family gets into in 2025.
Of course, mandarin birds are flighty birds. In the wild, they're migratory birds - which means they travel long distances all year round.
Some sort of pigeon could be an amazing addition to the aviary! They would be perfect as you have both ground and water fowl covered.
Yes triangular spotted pigeons would be cool
I just looked them up. They are so pretty! I would love to see those!!!
This is just amazing the milestones u guys have made... glad to have been a part of this beautiful journey with you'll❤❤
That was an American Eagle Owl, or Horned Owl. And they don’t usually eat birds. Put up a fake one, or something like a sea eagle model to scare off others
Just about died from cuteness. Can't believe its been over 5 years of watching this channel. Thank you for an amazing year. And here's to a whole lot more of them 🍻
A tortoise sounds like a great idea to help with the grass you certainly have more than enough space to adopt an already large one so you won't need to worry about missing it if you still need to cut some off the grass yourself. For birds there's certainly a lot of other pretty pheasants you could add. I think trees and bushes should be first tho, give the birds some more spots to feel secure and get out of each others way.
don’t they need to live in warmer climates though? I know it snows/gets cold where they live. I know turtles hibernate but I’m not sure how a tortoise would work with that
Depending on the species they either need a frostfree but cold place to hibernate or a heated room for the wintermonths. Maybe a native species of turtle wood be the better option.
Silver teal duck are really beautiful
I've been waiting for so long for a new video update, thanks and very excited 😊
Love the Aviary. So happy to see the duck’s enjoying the pond. ❤ 💙 🐾🐾
also chickens would help graze down the grass and i know they might seem boring but they would love it
Chickens do alot of digging they'd do alot of damage to the ground. Also they don't particularly go for the grass unless its short. They prefer the bugs and seeds in the soil. Bird wise geese and ducks do better grazing than chickens.
Can't wait to see more natural things being added. I think follow your heart on what to add.
Plants that will be good for insects.
Your net worked perfectly thank God and kept the owl outside of your awesome aviary. I wish you an abundance of blessing in 2025.
Beautiful birds that aviary looks wonderful. You’ve done a great job.❤
I think there should be some sort of Bright color strips put on the netting to ward of birds flying into netting
Good idea. It was lucky that owl was easily accessible. Next time it might be impossible to reach if it’s further towards the top middle.
Yes maybe that long type row of flags crisscrossed over it.
You guys did such a amazing job on the aviary.but as you spoke about if you would like some tortoise, rabbits and more l highly suggest to not add any rabbits because it will attract a owl or a hawk if you wont and wants again great job 🎉❤
Instead of direct release (like with the ducks) consider indirect release like you did for the peacocks... even if you release them and open the doors right away and allow them to find their own way outside, it would be waaaay less traumatic. I don't think you'd have sooo much panic flying and then no one would get stuck in the netting. They'd be free to find the perimeter on their own.💕🌞🌵😷
Just think...how much easier your chores and lives will be with all of the birds in the aviary!
❤ it!!!!!! So happy for y'all 😊
I would recommend putting a plastic cover to avoid the birds getting stuck
Plastic breaks down in the sun and weather. Would become an eye sore. And fall into the area as it breaks down. ❤
Really enjoyed seeing the Mandarins released....which made me think, that a small vine covered arbor with a bench to sit and 'watch' would be great. A duck blind, so to speak. Guess you will have to be careful and research, as to which fowl to add that will coexist and maintain a balance for the area to support all who live there. Awesome completion of the aviary, and look forward to all the tweaking to come. It will be a environment to enjoy for all who watch the channel.
Looks fabulous, hard work pays off!
you guys should add sugar gliders to the aviary or maybe white ducks.
A pair of Hook Bill ducks! And maybe plant some flowers in the spring.
This is sooo exciting to see these birds in the aviary. That is scary that predators try to go after them but it’s how mother nature intended. I can’t wait to see everything in the warm season
It's great to see the males displaying they seem way more happy in the bigger space. The pheasants will need some ground scrubs and bushes to feel safe .
As much as I had been waiting to see the birds in the big space, I know you'll must have been super excited for this day, congrats once again, and I love it.
Oh, I'd love to see some Hooded mergansers & Ruddy shelducks!
How exciting! The birds and ducks are beautiful! Love watching them swim in the pond. Can’t wait to see what the next year will bring in the Aviary! Great job!
So spectacular,I think that owl thought,I won't be doing that again😁,thanks guys very special day,thank you😬💚🌟🌟💫
I can't stop smiling. I have been watching your family for years and have been so very excited for the move in. You all have worked so hard for this and it is amazing. Tortoises' would be so cool too, maybe check into some reptile rescue's, they will be vetted and you would be giving them a beautiful haven.
I live in Carlisle Cumbria England and I never saw the Mandarin ducks on my local river, they are beautiful colours
Becks and Jake, so proud of what you have achieved with building the aviary. You have a beautiful family that show they love the birds and animals as much as you do. Thank you for sharing your lives with us, wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2025 xx 🎉🎊
Mandarin ducks are so beautiful
Nest boxes look great! Might be an idea to add the old nest boxes too, the more boxes the better, makes them feel safer to have more options.
Love from Bangladesh ❤❤❤
Congrats on the completion of the aviary and getting the birds in! Glad to see so much support in the comments to keep your birds and the wildlife from hitting the netting in the future - Dakota & Angela
i would say definitely get some tortoises and you could maybe even get some rabbits to keep the grass down as long as they have an area to go to keep warm
Rabbits would just dig huge warrens, probably under the bird coop. Plus, mixing them with the bird droppings, you’re bound to get the rabbits sick. Additionally, birds bring rats .. and they will also attack them/ pass on diseases. Just not a good idea for the rabbits in my opinion. As much as I would LOVE to see rabbits have that much room to run around, it’s not the best environment for domestic breeds.
Rabbits burrow and will tunnel under the fencing allowing other predators inside. So, rabbits might not be the best idea.
I have kept rabbits for over 20 years and like goats, rabbits are expert escape artists.
Some tortoises also dig very deep burrows, they also need 55F during the night.
They don't really live in good Tortoise weather area, they'd only be in the aviary about one month possibly two, likely having to put them indoors most nights and they dig, the rest on the year they'll have to be indoors under heat not eating grass. Domestic Rabbits will burrow, but maybe Domestic Guinea pigs maybe a option, although they use the burrows of other animals, they don't burrow them self.
@zebedeemadness2672 There are no domestic guinea pigs in Missouri.
I had to rewind the last part and watch it a few times. ❤️❤️Going from a bucket of water to the pond is like hitting the jackpot. So happy you did this for them.
What a fantastic vidoe to end the year. Best wishes for 2025🎉
I first started watching you guys when the aviary was still a dream. I'm so happy to see the birds finally over in❤
What a beautiful journey thet have been through
So exciting to see it all coming together! Mandarin ducks are so beautiful.
More videos of the birds. Didn't really get to see the peacocks and how they move around. Just wanna see a general video of how the birds move around in their new outdoor enclosure.
Thank you
I love this so much for you guys and all of us❤this is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Ya'll have our so much hard work into this aviary. Congratulations and enjoy🫶🏽😊
Just a thought, but maybe when new birds are added to the aviary the flight feathers should be clipped so they can get used to their surroundings without flying right into the net. So great to see the birds being able roam freely in a large enclosure. Great job with the whole project!
I’ve been a fan since the OG White House on the hill. I remember when y’all first moved here and let me tell you that you are doing amazing work. I’ve watched every video you’ve ever posted.❤
You're the best!
🎉 so happy for you guys
You should add rabbits,quail and barnacle geese
We are excited to see parrots in the aviary.
Pulling the netting tighter will help with things getting caught and twisting into the net. The material has probably loosened quite a bit since it was hung. Hopefully that helps, otherwise you might need a more rigid material for the top.
Yes, we did that after we got the owl out of it. Showed a short clip after we tightened the netting and used hundreds more zip ties.
Maybe a variety of parrots would be a great addition to the aviary
No, they're not frost hardy, they'd also chew through the net instantly.
Finally!!!! YAY!!! Been watching for a long time.... glad to see this one completed.
Victoria crown pigen
It’s so nice to see them swimming in the pond & happy for you all to have that done. ❤️❤️❤️👍
I do like the tortoise idea! Wonder how rabbits would do? Definitely looking forward to see what yall do with the landscaping. This is amazing!! You have come so far since day 1!!! ❤
Rabbits and birds just wouldn’t mix well, in my opinion. The bird droppings would make the rabbits sick, they would dig holes everywhere .. and rats will attack them 😅 I’m sure they’d *cope* but it’s not the best environment for domestic rabbits. Plus their winter is too harsh for them to live outside really.
You gave these birds there best life, buddy and they will learn how to do what they supposed to do they are birds 👍🏾
I can’t believe it took 5 years to build the aviary
It really feels like it was yesterday when they started the whole project
I've been waiting years for this ,congratulations 🎉. It's lovely !
I'm so glad the owl made it. Thank you for rescuing them ❤
You guys have done an amazing job and it's thrilling to see the birds so happy and free. Thank you for sharing.
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The Mandarin ducks swimming in the pond was just wonderful. Wishing You All A Very Happy and Healthy New Year 2025. Thanks for all your videos.😇😇😀😀🙏🙏❤❤
Such a relief to finally see them in some suitable accommodation.
There's always that one guy 🙄
I have a small sanctuary in Japan and love your videos. I have just rescued 2 green pheasants to join my quail, chickens, ducks, goats, dogs and pigeons.
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