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  • Empty nester couple rescues a baby sparrow - now she takes baths with the wife and flirts with the husband!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 323

  • @dad4ever-c90
    @dad4ever-c90 Рік тому +244

    Iris must have heard you were "Empty Nesters" and felt that was just unnatural. She's just never seen a nest before where everyone can have a whole ROOM to themselves!

    • @jules3048
      @jules3048 Рік тому +16

      Best comment. 😂😂😂

    • @suburbohemian
      @suburbohemian Рік тому

      Your kids are jealous??? There are people in Hong Kong microapartment slums wishing they were that bird!!

  • @piggylover4808
    @piggylover4808 Рік тому +220

    So happy she stayed with you. Sometimes it's not better releasing to the wild; she chose where she wants to be.

  • @bonnieforman9700
    @bonnieforman9700 Рік тому +580

    Let's use common sense here - you rescue her, feed her, love her, she lives in a beautiful house in a beautiful neighborhood, she has a loving extended family in your kids, and a boyfriend! - all of whom spoil her, ("Would you like these grapes or those grapes?") and now her own room! Why in the wide world would she leave? Bless you both for believing that her little life was as important as any other.

    • @geraldinenolan6312
      @geraldinenolan6312 Рік тому +39

      I wouldn't leave either😂😂😂😂

    • @ashleyyoung6107
      @ashleyyoung6107 Рік тому +33

      If I were that bird, I wouldn't ever leave that family either.

    • @geraldinenolan6312
      @geraldinenolan6312 Рік тому +22

      @@ashleyyoung6107 first time I've wished I was a rescue baby bird

    • @j.johnson3520
      @j.johnson3520 Рік тому +9

      Tweet? 😅

    • @LunaMane
      @LunaMane Рік тому +9

      Thanos, Darkseid, Muzan, All For One, Pitch Black, Tai Lung and Voldermort wouldn't be enough to pull me from this family!

  • @US_Joe
    @US_Joe Рік тому +379

    I used to do this for years. As a utility worker, they would nest in our splice enclosures. Once disturbed, the mother would abandon them. I instructed my workers to bring them to me after I found out one of them just threw a nest on the ground. I raised and nurtured them, taught them to fly, and painfully let them go to seek their own lives. What a wonderful & memorable experience I had. 👍👍👍

  • @Aya-ku6rl
    @Aya-ku6rl Рік тому +93

    It's so rewarding when a wild animal chooses you as a full member of its family ❤

    • @geraldinenolan6312
      @geraldinenolan6312 Рік тому +4

      I always think if a non-human loves us humans, we are blessed. It's so special. It doesn't matter what species.. its the fact they connect with pure love

  • @judymoore3737
    @judymoore3737 Рік тому +108

    This touches my heart,l've raised several orphan birds and they're all very special. She doesn't know she's a bird,just thinks she's one of the family! Just enjoy your youngest child.

  • @RachealOyebola84
    @RachealOyebola84 Рік тому +168

    Sweetie....that is no longer your husband. Leave HER husband alone. She's literally the cutest thing ever..

  • @voyaristika5673
    @voyaristika5673 Рік тому +32

    Little Miss Iris fell from her nest straight into Heaven! They even turned the spare room into a spare-o room just for her. She's so CUTE. ❤😊

  • @Thetruuuuuth
    @Thetruuuuuth Рік тому +79

    Gaining the love and trust of a bird is something magical, it really is ❤❤❤❤🐣🐦🐥🐤

  • @qmnnvrdyz8965
    @qmnnvrdyz8965 Рік тому +53

    Aw, Iris is so sweet! I'm amazed it only takes 2 wks for all those gorgeous feathers to come in! Talk about literally filling the empty nest! ❤❤

    • @jules3048
      @jules3048 Рік тому +3

      That was amazing to me too. Didn’t know it happened so quickly

  • @Teddy31976
    @Teddy31976 Рік тому +24

    And this is why this couple will be married forever ❤😊

  • @egwthe1
    @egwthe1 Рік тому +16

    Wow how cute. That sparrow loves her human mom and dad.

  • @Vickey_iguess
    @Vickey_iguess Рік тому +57

    She’s so cute!

  • @mariarohmer2374
    @mariarohmer2374 Рік тому +10

    "Our empty nest was full again."😂😂They are so cute!

  • @Myako
    @Myako Рік тому +52

    This reminds me of a time, more than a decade ago, that my then-girlfriend and I found one such bird, but with a deformed leg. I took care of it best I could, but unfortunately it passed like a month later.
    This warns my heart, thank you. ❤

    • @lesyeuxsansvisage1157
      @lesyeuxsansvisage1157 Рік тому +14

      It matters that you valued that little life, and that you cared. I’m sure she watches over you, forever grateful for your love.

    • @shirley9240
      @shirley9240 Рік тому +7

      Thank you for trying. ❤

    • @Myako
      @Myako Рік тому +9

      @@lesyeuxsansvisage1157 I'm sure she does. Now I even remembered trying to teach her how to fly, throwing her very lightly over a mattress.
      Thank you both for your kind replies. If one could post images here, I'd put a couple of pictures, as I'm sure I still have them. 🤗

    • @geraldinenolan6312
      @geraldinenolan6312 Рік тому +6

      @Myako look at it this way.... you gave it the best 4 weeks of its life ife

  • @Mrwillie95
    @Mrwillie95 Рік тому +4

    This bird was like I find a good thing and I am not leaving

  • @myrgo1648
    @myrgo1648 Рік тому +6

    Omg, the multiple “nite nite bird” just to make sure she heard her and feels loved 🥹 So sweet!

  • @marieslabbert6009
    @marieslabbert6009 Рік тому +11

    I think if all empty nesters adopt an abandoned or helpless animal like Iris, then they will again have a purpose and millions of animals will have a loving and caring home. My sister in law has the same bird called Jack. He sleeps on her head or in her hoodie and miss them terribly if they go away for a few days. He is also free flying, but does not want to leave. 💞💞💞

    • @geraldinenolan6312
      @geraldinenolan6312 Рік тому +2

      What a gorgeous story. I'm particularly fond of crows... to my friends concern. I just wish I knew how to make friends... with the crows! 😆 🤣 😂

  • @albadiaz6180
    @albadiaz6180 Рік тому +10

    Ahhh, pure love

  • @mpdaugherty8549
    @mpdaugherty8549 Рік тому +34

    How precious 🎉

  • @nerdhub29
    @nerdhub29 Рік тому +31

    Adorable 😍❤

  • @rebelvgan4579
    @rebelvgan4579 Рік тому +29

    That was an overload of adorableness 😅 Thank you for giving a wonderful life to this tiny precious being ❤🐦

  • @laurelduvall9092
    @laurelduvall9092 Рік тому +3

    It never ceases to amaze me how many times I watch Dodo videos and realize halfway through that I'm sitting there with a big smile on my face.

    • @lf3541
      @lf3541 Рік тому

      I hoard these videos and then watch them immediately after watching anything related to American politics.
      Gotta balance out the brain chemistry.

  • @faithsummers.adventures6769
    @faithsummers.adventures6769 Рік тому +8

    All 3 of them are so sweet.

  • @evypeace03
    @evypeace03 Рік тому +8

    Iris' photo hung on the family wall of photos is precious! ❤

  • @ET-yp9vc
    @ET-yp9vc Рік тому +4

    The huge portrait of Iris amongst the other family portraits made me laugh 🤣

  • @daanm183
    @daanm183 Рік тому +8

    Iris is living her best life she chose you both ❤😊

  • @Sakja
    @Sakja Рік тому +7

    Wow. She has her own room. Lucky Iris.

    • @geraldinenolan6312
      @geraldinenolan6312 Рік тому +1

      I never had my own roon when I was growing up! I do now!!

  • @michellemyallen
    @michellemyallen Рік тому +6

    Iris is fully loved and fully loves back! Thank you for giving her her palace and life!

  • @huwhitecavebeast1972
    @huwhitecavebeast1972 Рік тому +3

    Why can't all people be like this with animals? The world would be so much a better place.

  • @Helen-mh8mq
    @Helen-mh8mq Рік тому +11

    You never know how your life will change!!Iris has a beautiful
    little house!☺️

  • @deborahspivak1978
    @deborahspivak1978 Рік тому +5

    No empty nest for u guys ❤🙏🏻

  • @phylliswurm9473
    @phylliswurm9473 Рік тому +5

    So cute and flirty and knows where to order food. Adorable story.

  • @Jeffrey.Seelman
    @Jeffrey.Seelman Рік тому +5

    A new addition to the family. You are wonderful.

  • @CandtheBirds
    @CandtheBirds Рік тому +16

    Sweet little birdie! ♡

  • @adriannesachs6981
    @adriannesachs6981 Рік тому +2

    You are a wonderful family to this sweet bird! Please, remember to take her out each day. She needs sun every day for her health, and also to be in nature for her innate joy. ❤️🥰

  • @janiqueunique8361
    @janiqueunique8361 Рік тому +5

    That's love!❤

  • @candidaprout560
    @candidaprout560 Рік тому +1

    She is better with you. She doesn't know how to live outside. Let her do what she wants. Thanks very much for saving this sweet baby ❤

  • @pblw4276
    @pblw4276 Рік тому +13

    Wonderful, heartwarming story! Love it 😁🧡🐾

  • @debbyangenni4616
    @debbyangenni4616 Рік тому +6

    Oh my gosh, such a BEAUTIFUL THING YOU BOTH DID. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS. ❤️ 😇🥰🐦

  • @bluepurple1971
    @bluepurple1971 Рік тому +1

    My favorite wild bird in the world.. I keep finding them dead in the neighborhood. So sad. .. love to hear them sing every morning.. thank you for your Love and Compassion..

  • @ervinrobinson6711
    @ervinrobinson6711 Рік тому +4

    This is awesome. You people are wonderful

  • @gardengnome132
    @gardengnome132 Рік тому +1

    That is a beautiful story! You are a wonderful couple, I hope your Iris lives a long time.

  • @eileensimpson3725
    @eileensimpson3725 Рік тому +7

    How beautiful,
    It made me tears of joy. 💕

  • @georgekahn3313
    @georgekahn3313 Рік тому +1

    Great people get a well deserved gift from Mother Earth

  • @elvis78ale
    @elvis78ale Рік тому +5

    Fabilous 😮❤

  • @freeflow8702
    @freeflow8702 Рік тому +1

    Humans re really blessed to having all kind of lovable creatures around us.... ❤❤❤ love you ires

  • @Germanolmeda-il8ce
    @Germanolmeda-il8ce Рік тому +1

    Iris is one special avian ! God bless you all !👍☮️

  • @haleybunker1339
    @haleybunker1339 Рік тому +1

    She is such a wonderful amazing adorable cute darling pretty lovely beautiful gorgeous bird.

  • @jswjanjan
    @jswjanjan Рік тому +5

    Beautiful! No empty nest for these lovely people😊❤❤

  • @cya2163
    @cya2163 Рік тому +2

    Can't even describe how happy that makes me!!!

  • @helenafriessen2234
    @helenafriessen2234 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your kindness ❤😂 Rescue

  • @angelanapier4248
    @angelanapier4248 Рік тому +4

    How absolutely adorable is she and her sweet family

  • @saeeamit1556
    @saeeamit1556 Рік тому +2

    How sweet is this .. a bird can change d lives and give immense love. Lucky family ❤

  • @dixiederivatives
    @dixiederivatives Рік тому +2

    Great job people, God Bless! We are the stewards of the environment!

  • @StrayCatsWorld
    @StrayCatsWorld Рік тому +6

    😍😍sooo cute

  • @alifeintransition9782
    @alifeintransition9782 Рік тому +1

    OMG! Iris totally loves you guys. She cannot stay away. She has to know what is going on! This is why she cannot leave. She doesn't want you guys doing something she is unaware about. She has to know! Lovely bird with a lovely family who loves n cares about her like she cares n loves about them.

  • @jcel4378
    @jcel4378 Рік тому +1

    I love how you have Iris' picture framed up; she your third child.

  • @nattywho
    @nattywho Рік тому +2

    Iris is living her best life and it’s so sweet…lol. Bless these two for saving her, trying to set her free and giving her a permanent home when she decided she didn’t want to go…❤❤❤

  • @joanntessel1026
    @joanntessel1026 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful people, that’s why God sent you Iris ! ❤️😇

  • @shiloallard9790
    @shiloallard9790 Рік тому

    Yahuah bless Julie and John for taking Iris in and raising jar and loving her 🥺😍❤️🙏🏻

  • @707ridah
    @707ridah Рік тому +1

    She picked an amazing family and the best decision for them.. thank you for your kindness❤. When I adopted my w boys 😸 I gave then a whole room as well and spoil them like my own kids since i didn't have any of my own

  • @sharonhopton
    @sharonhopton Рік тому +13

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @shiloallard9790
    @shiloallard9790 Рік тому +2

    Iris is such a sweet little girl 🥺😍❤️

  • @joanrosado3355
    @joanrosado3355 Рік тому

    What A Beautiful🌹 Gorgeous♥️ Precious🌹 Little Feather Baby♥️😊🥰 Thank You♥️ For Rescuing/Saving Iris🌹 She Absolutely Loves♥️ Her Human Parents🌹♥️🌹 Blessings✝️ To You Both🙏🏻 Your Family🙏🏻 And Feather Baby Iris🙏🏻♥️😊🥰

  • @spinelli6666
    @spinelli6666 Рік тому +2

    These 2 are just the sweetest ❤

  • @hayleymariemills
    @hayleymariemills Рік тому

    A great example of how much love can come from showing a little compassion to an animal! You recieve so much more back than you give!

  • @ElsjeMassyn
    @ElsjeMassyn 10 місяців тому

    THIS HUSBAND AND WIFE STOLE MY HEART.
    ALL I CAN SAY IS THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMPASSION FOR THIS TINY LITTLE THING.

  • @michellecarr3449
    @michellecarr3449 Рік тому +2

    Your hubby is a Disney princess❤😮😊 wow

  • @janetgies8698
    @janetgies8698 Рік тому +3

    Such a precious birdie!❣️

  • @carlberg7503
    @carlberg7503 Рік тому

    Thanks for giving the sparrow the gift of life, and thanks for making me laugh.

  • @stormjacobs5497
    @stormjacobs5497 Рік тому

    I absolutely love everything about this story. We have birds we feed. Especially Sparrows.
    , We had a "couple" who were very comfortable around us. They would eat from our hand, and even come into the kitchen window and sit on a sill inside. Peep-peep and Puffy. So tiny and sweet with their different personalities. We really enjoyed and looked forward to seeing them every morning, faithfully.

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 Рік тому

    Finches are disarmingly loyal, like little dogs. I hand raised a baby sparrow too, and she was so bonded to me, that despite being able to fly away, she liked to sit on my shoulder and go shopping! The stores would say, "You can't bring her in here, she'll fly away". I said no, she won't. She just sat there on my shoulder all day long. I tried to put her in the garden with other sparrows, nope. Came right back in. Very, very sweet birds. I love sparrows. How nice you adopted a wild pet! She has the best life. Lest anyone think they want to do this too, it is 10 hrs a day feeding every 20 mins! You also have to buy baby bird mash, and then graduate to meal worms and different little worms that you need to keep alive. They need varied foods, and you must do serious research or your bird will be nutritionally deficient. It's not easy. If you are dedicated, become a foster at the local wildlife rehab places or SPCA. Note that most wildlife rehab centers WILL NOT take in doves, sparrows, and some other common birds. They euthanize them because they are too common. So you are the only hope for that bird. Birds also don't show they are sick till its too late. Inspect it carefully, every inch. Bones, feathers, head trauma, Avian pox, bird lice (not contagious to humans), cut skin. All can be fixed.

  • @javiersalazardelacruz9604
    @javiersalazardelacruz9604 Рік тому +1

    The Best medicine... The love. 😊

  • @deanpippitt3170
    @deanpippitt3170 Рік тому

    You two are the embodiment of tenderness. This is about the sweetest life story I have found, in your simply thoughtful, loving way you have taken in one of Gods blessings. You have been blessed in return by her love and trust she gives right back to you. Thanks for making a lonely elderly man smile today❤.

  • @user-ox7jf4oc8r
    @user-ox7jf4oc8r Рік тому

    Julie and John--You both are very kind and caring people. Iris is so very lucky that you both took her into your hearts and home and nurtured. Iris has grown into a beautiful, loving, healthy and happy little sparrow because of the love and care you have given her from the day you found her. God works in mysterious ways. You went from empty nesters to expanding your family in a very unique way!! You also gave her such a nice name! A wonderful and heart-warming story. I hope the three of you live a long and joyful life together!! ❤❤❤

  • @seanh4841
    @seanh4841 Рік тому

    I always have time for people who love animals unconditionally

  • @m.cooper1372
    @m.cooper1372 Рік тому +1

    she's so sweet and just adorable ❤

  • @ANIMALLIFEANIMAL
    @ANIMALLIFEANIMAL Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your video. I also have many interesting stories about saving animals, but now few people notice us😔 thank you for noticing!☺️ Have a good time of the day❤️❤️❤️

  • @georgebosse9393
    @georgebosse9393 Рік тому +1

    LOVE is universal

  • @keiryeleison2933
    @keiryeleison2933 Рік тому +1

    The saddest part of being a parent is when their babies grow up and have their own life.

  • @peggymiller9064
    @peggymiller9064 Рік тому +1

    OH this is the sweetest story ever!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @davidc5278
    @davidc5278 Рік тому +1

    That was an awesome video! Thanks!

  • @ThreePointOneFou
    @ThreePointOneFou Рік тому

    When "empty nest" becomes (adorably) too literal... 😁

  • @katbow5922
    @katbow5922 Рік тому +2

    This is one of the sweetest stories...this little bird just thinks you are her family, and you ARE !! It's a beautiful thing❤

  • @BeautyB27
    @BeautyB27 Рік тому

    That’s soo adorable, me and my family have a sparrow of our own that we have rescued just like these good folks. We nurtured her to health and by the time she was full grown we tried to release her but she didn’t want to leave. She came right back to us. So we kept her and still have her to this day 💕💕💕

  • @dawncarson2279
    @dawncarson2279 Рік тому

    Absolutely adorable and funny. She's right where she wants to be. 😊♥️

  • @jessicamartinsson2052
    @jessicamartinsson2052 Рік тому +9

    So cute!! ❤❤

  • @annieseaside
    @annieseaside Рік тому

    Wonderful! My flock have their own bedroom. So much love from such a tiny creature❤!

  • @paulinalouisiana4705
    @paulinalouisiana4705 Рік тому

    That is too adorable! What a wonderful family for Iris

  • @eaglesbaby4233
    @eaglesbaby4233 Рік тому

    Good people doing good things. This is the only stuff that should be on UA-cam. You're awesome people.

  • @garysuplee5092
    @garysuplee5092 Рік тому +2

    Sweet tweet,.
    Now see : The Sparrow
    Shepherds Student 😁
    Here am I LORD.

  • @dutchflats
    @dutchflats Рік тому

    Love this so much, you're both....all very lucky to have each other!

  • @Hughes17
    @Hughes17 Рік тому +9

    This is a cute story 😊

  • @Bklynn62
    @Bklynn62 Рік тому

    Speechless with simply joy in my heart 💖💖💖 for the stink stink 🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️

  • @annabelly8678
    @annabelly8678 Рік тому +5

    😍😍😍🙏
    No more sensitive than ANIMALS ❤

  • @sylvesterwrather1737
    @sylvesterwrather1737 Рік тому

    That's a beautiful story and God bless little Iris😄👋

  • @Lisa.G412
    @Lisa.G412 Рік тому

    I just raised a wild baby Bluejay. He even came in the house a few times but I love this. And this is a big honor to have a bird pick u, they don't just trust anyone

  • @jilldavis7229
    @jilldavis7229 Рік тому

    Absolutely awesome story!!! God bless you all & Iris👍🙏💕

  • @cathymesimer1933
    @cathymesimer1933 Рік тому

    This has made my day end so beautifully. Thank you for your sweet as pie story❣️