The smartest, silliest backyard in America.
Three budgies, a duck in glasses, a hen in glasses, four goldfish, and a squirrel who was never invited. All real, all ours, all filmed in the yard.
New videos every week. Gear guides written by the person who actually cleans the coop.
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Dabodabo Discovers the Kiddie Pool (Chaos Follows)
Lady Peck vs. the Treadle Feeder: Who Wins?
Carmella, Plantain & Plantini Try a Foraging Wheel
The Squirrel Figures Out the Lift-Lid Feeder
Snowy, Pumpkin, Peaches & Goldie: Feeding Time Frenzy
A Duck and a Hen Share a Dust Bath (Sort Of)
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Best Budgie Cages for Two or Three Birds (2026)
We bought a tall, skinny cage first. Carmella flew into the side of it twice on day one and gave me a look. Here's what I learned about bar spacing, width, and why the cage the pet store pushes is usually wrong for a trio.
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More guides from the coop, the tank and the cage
What Do Pekin Ducks Eat? A Backyard Duck Feeding Guide
Everything Dabodabo eats, what she's not allowed to eat, and the niacin thing nobody tells you.
Best Goldfish Tank Filters for a Healthy Tank
Goldfish are messy. Here's the filter setup that keeps Snowy's water clear without a weekly panic.
Backyard Chicken Coop Essentials: What I Actually Use
The short list of coop gear that earned its keep, from the auto door to the rat-proof feeder.
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Short clips on TikTok and Instagram, full episodes on YouTube, and the Facebook page where Dabodabo's glasses get the most comments.