That's so cute. Crows are very intelligent birds.

@glenn6583

2 ай бұрын

Maybe as smart as the adorable boy, for now! I love crows😊

@kimeraclan3135

2 ай бұрын

Maybe it's children like Otto who give me hope that crows and ravens will not enslave humanity if they nurture our fun, empathetic side.

@raresborcea

2 ай бұрын

The most* intelligent (corvids in general).

@BrandonSmith-rb1bf

2 ай бұрын

@@kimeraclan3135😂 don’t be so sure. Have you ever seen the movie “Birds” 😳

@BrandonSmith-rb1bf

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@raresborceaI would have never guessed that. You taught me something new

Never imagine a baby boy could be a best friend with a crow, but now I see it. This friendship just so amazing and heartfelt 💜Hope they keep creating more beautiful moments together 🩷🧡💛

@Petstories905

2 ай бұрын

💜💜💜

@nEthing4Her

2 ай бұрын

A _TODDLER_ at that! -I'm amazed.

@Jaminsongunner

2 ай бұрын

Sometimes the best things are ones you never saw coming

@happstoryofficial

2 ай бұрын

It's truee@@nEthing4Her

@happstoryofficial

2 ай бұрын

Yesss I've realized it todayy@@Jaminsongunner

What's most impressive is how quickly Otto learned to be careful and gentle with the bird. Kids that age are so easily excitable they forget their own strength and spatial awareness but you can see Otto moving with great care and purpose when he reaches out to pet Russell. That's how you raise a boy to be kind.

@samanthacarpenter3336

2 ай бұрын

Personally, I believe that there is no greater teacher on learning and experiencing life, death, and empathy in this world than the first intelligent animal a child bonds with. Along with a gentle but, firm hand of a loving mother and father to show gentleness and kindness.

@Fairlight53

2 ай бұрын

I agree with both of you. Well said.

@Pro1er

Ай бұрын

Believe it or not, at that age Russell is more intelligent that Otto.

@augustuslunasol10thapostle

Ай бұрын

@@Pro1er oh i believe it because its just plain true

@Jesus1-xs7rg

Ай бұрын

This is beautiful

Now THIS definitely needs to be made into a children's book!

@lunabell7133

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@jonijefferys

2 ай бұрын

Or a cartoon😊

@janetc3930

2 ай бұрын

Would be a wonderful book. Could use actual photos.

@dra-lo

2 ай бұрын

What a good idea💡

@Fairlight53

2 ай бұрын

Yes. A sweet story with valuable lessons.

"We're his flock." ❤

@UmaROMC

2 ай бұрын

She's wrong though. It's MURDER! A group of crows is called a murder ;)

@robertsteele474

2 ай бұрын

@@UmaROMC🤣🤣🤣

@eic7135

2 ай бұрын

​@@UmaROMCI never knew that (of course I had to fact check 😂) thanks for the education!

@Redbeardian

2 ай бұрын

@@UmaROMC That's not really accurate. In old poetry and literature, a FLOCK of crows is called a "murder" but it's not an official term. In science all groups of birds are FLOCKS. The creative labels like "murder', "inspiration (ravens, i think) ", etc are all literary devices from older art.

@UmaROMC

2 ай бұрын

So you're claiming one set of words to be less than the other, while one is actually more specific, and no less recognizable, because what, some academics don't consider it to be "their" technical term? We are having a CONVERSATION here, not some TECHNICAL DISCUSSION, so my use of literary language is MORE than justified, and your point is moot and wholly pedantic, while mine was naught but at attempt at humour, you stick-in-the-mud@@Redbeardian

I had crows in my yard, they liked the corn feeder and the pecan tree. One day watching them, I noticed one bird had a very peculiar gate. This individual was missing his right foot, no clue how he injured himself. There on the ground with him was another family member and they had extra guards posted. Over the next five years I saw the handi-capable crow numerous times. He always had a buddy on the ground with him and at least two members posted as guards. The altruistic nature of this interaction gave me a new appreciation for this species.

@clairejoseph284

2 ай бұрын

That's amazing

@arianehassanpour-razavi9345

2 ай бұрын

... Wow. Learning from birds ...

@pineapplesky1

2 ай бұрын

i love your word, “handicapable” 🤍

@Kla-Klaudinsky

2 ай бұрын

So good to read that ❤

@AnArChRiStxseditio

2 ай бұрын

A lot of bird amputations are because of human hair strangely enough

You rescued him as a little babyish bird in need and he is gonna look after your baby now unconditionally 😊❤what a beautiful story. Otto will be one huge animal lover😊

@harveyplantharvester1502

2 ай бұрын

Hopefully the family teaches him to care for all animals and not eat them.

@anthonygareau5604

2 ай бұрын

@@harveyplantharvester1502 hopefully they teach him right from wrong and let him grow to be himself the best himself he can be,that's all that matters not your values, they could be different

@nightking4132

Ай бұрын

@@harveyplantharvester1502 You're student of vegan teacher I suppose?🤣🤣

Russell is hilarious. I like how Otto pats him like a dog and he tolerates it😂

@Jesus1-xs7rg

Ай бұрын

😂lol

Crows are not only one of the smartest birds, they can also remember faces(and also hold grudges😂). Way to go Russell the crow.

@TarmanTheChampion

2 ай бұрын

And they can pass down information to future generations! 🤯

@arikamonica

2 ай бұрын

Way too good at holding grudges😂

@salvatore7942

2 ай бұрын

Russell Crowe.. I just got it

@TandanBentala

2 ай бұрын

@@salvatore7942 me as well.

@Idowu_Balogun

Ай бұрын

​@@salvatore7942unhinged

So many people say that animals don't have feelings. So NOT true. They show true love.

@victoriabaker4400

2 ай бұрын

The Tibetans and many other cultures hold that animals feel all the same feelings we do. That is why animal welfare is so important, even if an animal goes to the table. The claim they don't have emotions is just a way to not deal with their reality and what it means for humans.

@snorcutter

2 ай бұрын

This is debatable.

@anthonygareau5604

2 ай бұрын

Animals can read you like an open book being trapped ,injured and if their fam. Is in trouble may stop it in a way but they don't talk their other senses are heightened a tad.

@harveyplantharvester1502

2 ай бұрын

@@victoriabaker4400 Since animals have the same feelings, why would you support them being used as food (going "to the table")? This is the problem with welfare and people's selfish desires, the exploiters want you to believe we can use animals like products in a nice humane way, it's just not possible.

@victoriabaker4400

2 ай бұрын

@@harveyplantharvester1502 I'm a realist. I'd rather argue for improvements than shout for an idealistic dream. Everyone has a part to play.

Crowd are highly intelligent. I imagine he’s returning the favor by looking out for the family that saved him.

@jackwsanta1793

2 ай бұрын

* Crows

@nightking4132

Ай бұрын

Yep I love Crowd! Let's go crowd!

Never underestimate the level of affection of birds. I had a parrot who I loved so much. I took him in as a baby and we were very attached to each other. He would sleep in my shirt and take baths in the sink. He was such a happy bird. He was very kind to other people and flew on them if he liked them, he’d play with their hair and jump on their shoulders. However he was very protective of me if he didn’t like someone. Birds are much smarter than they are given credit for.

@vcamie8755

2 ай бұрын

I will never be without a bird in my life. This video seems (and is) extraordinary because the bird is a"wild" specie but the fact is; all birds are like this, if they bond with you.

@8ofwands300

2 ай бұрын

What happened to your parrot? They usually live a very long life.

@e33yodonnell

2 ай бұрын

@@8ofwands300 He’s still alive and doing well I had to have someone adopt him because I got very busy the past few years and I didn’t have the time to play with him like I used to and I felt really bad about it. I love him so much and I wanted him to be able to live his best life. A very nice man adopted him and he has a bigger house to fly in now. I check in every now and then and I’m happy to know he’s doing well. I miss him a lot though.

@8ofwands300

2 ай бұрын

💗💗💗💗@@e33yodonnell

@csviolin0516

Ай бұрын

I too had a special pet parakeet as a teenager named Bird. He was very smart & affectionate and would love to sit on my shoulder & chirp loudly whenever I practiced my violin. He loved looking at himself in the mirror and would engage in play with my sibling and I. He loved to suck the juice from tiny pieces of orange. 🍊 He learned how to talk a bit too. Sadly, he died of a tumor when I was 15. I will never forget him. RIP Bird ❤🦜

Crows are one of the most intelligent birds. I love them and magpies... we've got loads around my home..I love hearing them. London UK

@SilverAuntie

2 ай бұрын

Oh, my, just keep your shiny things away from them! A friend of mine took an earing off and laid it on the arm of her chair on the back porch. When she got up to answer the phone, she turned around just in time to see a crow snatch the earring and fly off. Thank goodness it was just costume jewelry and not real gold, because she never saw that earring again! Eventually, she just put the other earring outside, too, so the crow could have the set! It sat for three days before the crow came back. And, being a smart bird, he sort of looked around for a bit, like he thought it was a trick, before finally taking it and flying off. 🙂🙃🙂

@urmelausdemeis4743

2 ай бұрын

I do, too! Have lots of them here in Germany, too.... the magpies always steal the dry food from my cats... which I do not mind at all....

@toothlessnightfury6631

2 ай бұрын

Love them birds too, got tons around my house, i do get a bit annoyed when they wake me up in the mornings by going on the roof and cawing outside my window as my window seems to let in lots of noise 😅

@TransitionedToAShark

2 ай бұрын

Can’t train them London crows tho.

@geraldinenolan6312

2 ай бұрын

@@TransitionedToAShark can't you? Never tried. But you could be right

Corvids, like crows, and, ravens, are about as smart as a 7 year old human, and, will always remember when you show them kindness. They will always try to repay that kindness.

@sbinsdca

2 ай бұрын

They also remember when you're mean to them and will repay that in kind too.

@MoralesCorner

Ай бұрын

As smart as a seven year old sounds a bit too much doesn't it ?

@sbinsdca

Ай бұрын

@@MoralesCorner depends on the 7-year old

@SaraMoustamandi-my8ot

8 күн бұрын

@@MoralesCorner Not really. Crows are capable at reasoning and making tools. They also love socializing even with animals outside their species. They are some of the smartest creatures out there.

We all need a sweet Russel. My auntie had a whole family of crows.They loved her greatly and would fly above her when she'd drive to the grocery store, wait, then follow her home. She rewarded them well with a full baked turkey twice a week. Uncle joked those crows ate better than he did.

@sbinsdca

2 ай бұрын

They were cannibals 🫢

@Daniel-rd6st

Ай бұрын

@@sbinsdcaThats like saying humans are cannibals for eating cows, because we are both mammals :-) And yes Crows also kill and eat other birds, when they get the opportunity, i even witnessed that live a few years ago from my balcony.

I've never seen such a young child have such a gentle touch, he extends only one finger to stroke Russel, he's such a sweetheart.

Love has no boundaries in the world,we all need more and should share love with all of nature.

🥰 Russell Crow 👍 Crow's are really intelligent, probably more intelligent than most of my friends 🤣✌️

@SleezyMoves

2 ай бұрын

Baha thanks for pointing this out cause I wasn’t clever enough to pick that up 😂

@spacecatandthekittens1954

2 ай бұрын

I did not make that connection. I am an idiot.

@trinacogitating4532

2 ай бұрын

I finally realized the name connection when I went to send this to a friend, hours after first seeing the video. Lol...

@smilemum

2 ай бұрын

I actually thought they were talking about Russell Watson that Russell Crow name hus child that.

@marycook1644

2 ай бұрын

I didn’t catch that either ! 🐦‍⬛ Very cute name ! So he is a tiny Gladiator !

Russell Crow is so happy to be with his little boy friend.

@lyndachasson6527

2 ай бұрын

@@RamosGeorge Get lost, romance scammer. We aren't as stupid as you think we are.

I've never seen like this,,,a crow having a friendship with a kid,,,this really miracle and beautiful😊

Heaven must look like this. I hope. Wonderful version of life you've created.

Russell Crow! So clever!!!😊😅

@al28854

2 ай бұрын

''What!, are you not entertained ??!''

@nightking4132

Ай бұрын

This is Sparrrrrow!!

Its amazing how little Otto is so gentle with the crow. ❤

You are the only family he knows. Thank you for being his family. The way you cared for him when he was small he is returning the love that was taught to him. ❤ Thank you!

Such a cute and sweet relationship between them ❤❤❤

@hapwn

2 ай бұрын

What a blessing to be in touch with nature 🙏😇

@hapwn

2 ай бұрын

What a blessing to be in touch with nature 🙏😇

I have brought up a family of crows over many years. They like grilled sausages: quite amazing birds. We have a routine daily. It's quite incredible how they appear when they know I am in the kitchen. Mr Crow arrives and then he calls for Mrs Crow. All hell breaks loose when the kids arrive and wait in line to be fed. Makes me smile. Like your video. Thank you.

Birdies are so smart, I had a little cockatiel for 22 yrs. He talked, said I love you and gave kisses with a click of his beak. I miss him very much.

@Fairlight53

2 ай бұрын

My late husband and I had one for 19 years He was a sweet boy. I miss him, too. I have thought of getting another but I'm elderly. It wouldn't be fair.

So beautiful 😍. All animals are our friends. And we must never forget it. Be happy beautiful little boy and friend 🎉

@ripvanwinkle2002

2 ай бұрын

really? youre freinds with ticks and leeches and cockroaches ?

@IkerAndoni89

2 ай бұрын

​@@ripvanwinkle2002 Or black mambas and taipans.

@kayvillarosa7683

2 ай бұрын

Lions, tigers and bears oh my. They can be dangerous if met as adults.

@michaelquaid4679

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have respect for all life. But no, all animals are not our friends. Some would try to eat you on sight

@bleepbloop2882

2 ай бұрын

Lmao a bunch of A holes took this comment too literally

Otto is so gentle with Russel ☺️

You and your husband are wonderful people for taking care of Russell when he most needed it and for raising your children to love and respect animals! This video definitely brought a smile to my face. Thank you!

Otto is such a beautiful, happy boy with the most joyous laugh! So gentle with the bird. Of course Russell loves him.

We're his flock. How marvelous and uplifting. Like flight.❤

Otto is one lucky boy.

Pets and owners have a very special bond, but when a wild animal comes to you everyday and not just for food, that's the most beautiful thing! They chose you out of anybody else!

Everything about this is adorable.

Beautiful way to introduce a new member of the family.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Treat any animal with love especially early on during the formative years they will show dedication and Love in return!!!

This is like a Disney flick on steroids❣️. Absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful family, can you imagine the stories these children will tell? Crows, cats, dogs and a loving and caring mom and dad. Russell is a funny little bird, lots of personality and lots of love to give 💖 is this family up for adopting a full grown adult? I'm volunteering. 😸

That is a special friendship, nourish it. May God bless you all.amen.

The power of love overcomes all.

@melissachartres3219

Ай бұрын

Unfortunately: So does the love of power.

@t00by00zer

Ай бұрын

@@melissachartres3219 They can't simultaneously be true.

@melissachartres3219

Ай бұрын

@@t00by00zer You're absolutely correct. They can't (and they aren't... neither one).

@t00by00zer

Ай бұрын

@@melissachartres3219 Terrible (and incorrect) leap of illogic. But you do you.

@melissachartres3219

Ай бұрын

@@t00by00zer Incorrect logic? Has love overcome global hunger? War, famine, homelessness/poverty, drug use, sociopaths in political office, or the inexplicable popularity of the Kardashians? What has the power of love overcome? Could you give me a few examples, please?

Crows are so awesome. What an amazing blessing to have one want to be family with you.

I knew crows were smart, could remember faces,hold grudges and even could be affectionate to people. But this just completely blows my mind, being best buds with a toddler and even trusting the kid more than the parents who enabled the kid to help the crow in the first place.. What an awesome life experience!

You are most fortunate....😊 Russell(love the name!) is a good pal & will look out & protect the boy & his " flock"....😅

That's amazing. Kudos to Otto for being such a cool kid Russell prefers hanging with him over adults - that's RARE in kids! Bless your whole family for saving this beautiful, intelligent creature. 💝

You can't put a price on the relationship that this family has with Russell. Pure spiritual. 😁

I believe that's a hooded crow, he's so handsome! What a beautiful friendship Otto has with him ♥️

This would make a wonderful children’s book.

The fact that animals and people can have such great relationships is amazing..

You should feel privileged. What a lovely rarity for a bird to choose your family. It's wonderful you are showing your son just how beautiful and unpredictable nature can be. Blessings ❤❤

Otto is sooooo gentle. Heart melting 🫠🫠

That's the sweetest thing I've seen in a long time...

the crow with a little pink binkie in his beak just killed me XD hes like "i'm the baby!"

Such a heart warming story. You guys are so blessed to have this, what's supposed to be a wild creature, as such a loyal friend.

I feel so many people dont know how wonderful birds are!

I have a pair of crows that come snd visit every day. They turned up demanding food when i moved in, so i think people were already feeding them in the area. They are so bold and full of personality, and very affectionate to one another

This video made our day. The story of Russell and Otto is a true love story. And the entire family is Russell's flock. Thank you for sharing the video with The DoDo.

Beautiful relationship ❤❤❤

Your son is so gentle, that is good parenting nurturing gentle empathy. Teaching children to Be gentle with animals is positive nurture. Bravo to you ❤

He's a lucky kid. That's a great story! A little kindness can change your life and the other.

Russell Crow!! Is The BEST!! Crow to have as a friend!! These 2 wait for each other, everyday and every night! This is something to CROW ABOUT!! Thank You for this beautiful story to start the day with!!❤😊❤😊!!

I swear, those souls were both connected in their prior lives. That's why. And I can't be convinced otherwise ❤

@stephf4175

2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the exact same, and that Russell is "back" in the vessel of a crow, of all things. It's fascinating to see a bird with such a "person"ality. The strongest bond with Otto & Russell is amazing. This literally made my whole week. 😊

That is definitely a first. I think that little boy's calling will involve animals for sure. Special little boy!!

THIS IS AMAZING. A PERSON THAT PASSED AWAY IS LIVING THROUGH THAT BIRD

It's so adorable how gently Otto pets his crow Russell.

I'm sure Otto will remember their friendship the rest of his life.

I had a sparrow chick I nursed back to health and it bonded to me just like this crow

The crow is named Russell and the babies are Otto and Hedvig is the funniest thing ever. Sweet family❤

Crying from how sweet this issss 😢😢😢

It’s great to see Russell the crow loves little Otto. I guess it’s so because he was saved by you when he was quite young. So he sees it’s his responsibility to look after baby Otto like a baby brother!

What a unique upbringing for that kid.... he will be so better for it

We had a wild crow....Cocoa...he would fly to our porch where we would feed him corn. He would play with our dog....when we thru the ball for the dog Cocoa would swoop down and get the ball lol... loved Cocoa, one day he just never came back 😢

How beautiful and that 🐦‍⬛ makes that lil one so happy and such a joy to See the bond they have ❤

Crows are highly intelligent.

This is one of the cutest stories ever

I raised a crow from a fledgling when I was in high school. He was a very neat bird. When we were outside he'd hear crows cawing in the woods and looked that way, but it was as if he didn't quite understand what was being said. He would come down out of the trees when we would sit in the deck and hang out.

A little bit of kindness can pay off in a big way.

What a sweet little boy. Animals know kindness and gentleness when they see it. A beautiful friendship 💖

Otto and Russel lived in a different time centuries ago. They are just in new forms today. Pretty great dodo! Maybe my favorite.

This friendship just so amazing and heartfelt Hope they keep creating more beautiful moments together

Thank you for sharing. More people should understand how complex and affectionate animals are or can be. Have a happy life with your Crow.

Russell is Oliver's Spirit Animal. This is incredible, sweet, and just marvelous.

I never thought I would see a friendship between a kid and a crow wow thats amazing.

Otto will remember Russell the crow for the rest of his life! Thanks for being so caring to a crow friend, he clearly sees you as family.

Crows are very social birds ❤ This crow knows you rescued it and has a bond with your little boy , so lovely ❤

That was one of the first thing that struck me too. Right from the first clip when he jolts to a stop, to avoid kicking Russel. In general he treats him so gently, even more amazing for a child that age.

The power of love knows no bounds. I'm glad that I was able to see it and just for a second feel a little bit of the mutual joy and love between Otto and Russell.

Amazing. What a sweet representation of human-nature interaction.

Otto is VERY GENTLE, so, he's well brought up,you've done a great job!

I have a crow that's been with me for 40 hrs this past july12th,there very smart talks& committed to one person, I love tòteray,love is returned into many ways,❤

Russell is someone's spirit to watch over Otto.

Never seen this before, simply amazing xo ❤

Such a beautiful friendship! 🫶 Thank you for rescuing this lovely creature & giving him the life he deserves. ♥️

That’s beautiful…the family, the crow, all of it. Crows are super intelligent. Russell found his flock.

Russel's a little stinker, isn't he? :D Had to laugh when he snuck up on the dogs and cats.

The sweet little boy is so gentile with the Crow...

Not surprising he bonded with the child, crows form lifelong bond with specific wolf pups in the wild

Your love will be rewarded and passed on for generations. Russel and Otto and priceless.

So cool, wildlife is way more precious than any business, any road, any car, building or dam!

🥰 I love love love this story!! So sweet. Much love to Russell, Otto, and your entire family 💕💕

Just amazing beautiful to see ❤