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  • I hope she mates soon and come back to u with her babies!

  • They grow up so fast ! Hermmm... Do u hope u can turn back the clock and hug her for 1 last time or put a tag on her leg after that on your tracking device u could visit her? I guess yes! Hmm! How sad . I will cry too!

  • Remember, whenever you love someone, they r always with you! In your heart :) always ... (* smiles as pity*) well, someday she will descide to visit. U r her owner and she will remember. Nicely matched song (:3

  • Aww! I Teared a little at the last part . A little but, BLESS TAFFY! MAY GOD PROTECT HER! I no how you feel :3. She really means a lot to u right? Awwww!

  • Awe <3

  • Shalom, Taffy.

  • bye bye taffy

  • Wow, what a story

  • This made me tear up but in a good way. I hope Taffy is ok wherever she is. And thank you Zipster for giving her a second chance at life.

  • Good, she is free now

  • that wa so sad to loos taffy i hope you get a new frind soon

  • Aaaaw, zip! You always bring a little tear to my eye when you get like this! You're such a good man for taking care of Taffy and I know she will remember you in this life and many more to come. Hopefully she will pay you a visit every now and again! But I'm glad that you took us all on the trip of seeing her grow up. I really enjoyed the videos and glad that she is able to go live freely. Well done, friend!

  • So amazing! I can't believe how fast she grew up. You did a great job of saving a duckling and raising her to become a beautiful duck. Bravo to you.

  • GOOD MAN ! Taffy has Very Distinct markings. I'll let you know if she shows up in any of the MANY ponds near me. I'm North of you.

    Rehab is Not a good place for one that is ready to fly the coop. You did the right thing.

  • really enjoyed DDOD it was pure genius. i couldn't believe how fast she grew up. thanks for bringing that to us, my kids loved it.

  • I'm gonna miss Taffy, and Daily dose of duck. )=

  • By the way, I also have to say that I feel more at home watching your videos than I do watching most popular things here on YT - Not only because of you but also your prescribers. Thanks, Zipster!

  • @101Volts What I'm trying to say is its a nice community here. Thanks again!

  • I don't have much to say but how wonderful, Zip. A great end (Maybe not the end if she comes to visit?) To the story. This might be a rather odd thing to say but thanks for taking care of her. And have a great time on your trip, I look forward to the videos.

  • Yay! You did a magnificent job with her. I'm sure your local wildlife rehab centre would be extremely grateful for another volunteer if you have the inclination and the time - it seems you're a natural. ;-).

  • thanks zip

  • How beautiful ... No wonder that you are moved by her taking off. You gave her a good start with lots of love. I'm sure she'll do fine! I do hope she's come and visit from time to time ;-)

    Thanks for sharing with us! And yes do have a wonderful time in NYC!

  • Aww, I missed the whole Taffy thing. Darn. But it's great that you took her in and raised her up right. :)

  • Incredible! And good job!

  • I know you miss her but you should be proud of how beautiful she is. You did good!

  • This brought a tear to my eye, it does the soul indescribable good to see that there still are kind, good, warm and wonderful everyday people out there like you, giving the world a better rep.

    I've followed Taffy's story from day one and am glad to hear the bittersweet new that she flew the nest - literally!

    I wish you'd have but a band around her leg though, to be able to identify her if you see her later on oh well.

    Thanks for this series Zip, all the best to you! :)

  • Awwww! Best wishes to Taffy and hope she comes back for a visit.

  • Zipster: Know what? GET ANOTHER BABY PET! It's so fun watching you be an animal daddy. No joke, keep doing these videos, I really enjoyed checking out the life of Taffy. Do another little pet!

    /Hugs Zip!

  • The thumbnail of the video almost looked like a knife in action of cutting a ducks head off lol.

    Bye Taffy! She is such a cutie!

    Zipster is the "Bird Dad" :P (playing on Bird Man)

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  • TThose damn renegade teenagers anyway.....well Taffy is out there doing her thing....I remember when I was a teenager.....ouch.....!!

  • But it's duck season in Pennsylvania.

  • the taffy story was awesome thanks zip

  • Awwww I miss Taffy already! 

  • A beautiful ending to a wonderful story. Thanks, Zip, for doing what you did and sharing it with the rest of us. Have a great time in NYC. You deserve it after raising such a great kid. Oops, I mean duck!

  • I really enjoyed watching Taffy grow up! Thanks Zip!

  • Taffy is such a pretty little girl and I know that she will come back to visit you! :0)

  • That's amazing, Zip! JUST when you were going to take her to the wildlife center, she took it on herself. I guess she knew it was time, and she knew what she had to do.

    All we can do is wish her the best, hope she stays safe, and hope for the day she drops back on the deck to say Hi. I truly believe she will.

  • Such a pleasure to see such a heartwarming story, and to have watched you save this duck's life and raise her to adulthood. I think it's awesome that she waited for you to be outside with her when she left. It was a beautiful goodbye. Cheers to you for being such a warm and caring human being.

  • aw, such a proud dad. i know you'll miss her but nature has stepped in and things will no doubt be great for her thanks to all the care you have given her. maybe one day you'll get a visit... never know. but i'm so glad she has gone where she chooses to and think it's a wonderful ending, for now. you did a terrific job zip!

  • Aww, Zipster I'm tearing up right with you. I enjoyed your videos with Taffy. God bless her and you!

  • Aww

  • God Speed, Taffy !

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  • That's awesome and yet so sad.

    You were a good dad!

  • You should leave food out just In Case

  • This video is simply amazing. :) I'm sad for ya but it will turn out alright in the end. And gosh, the last clip of her taking off with the music in the background gave me goosebumps. What an awesome duck, just like her awesome father. :)

  • Aww, taffy was amazing. WE LOVE YOU TAFFY! <3

  • She has to come back...she doesn't have a flock. Sounds like she only wanted to test out her wings. U should call that forest animal lady and ask ...what are the ducks chances out there... without a flock or without her duck school.

  • This video made me cry, because u are such a gentle, kind hearted, loving soul, so God bless ya for yaking caring of Taffy like u did. Geez, who could NOT love Zipster??? I just wanna reach thru the screen and give u a big old hug and kiss for all u do. And when u get teary eyed like that, it blesses my heart like u wouldn't believe. :):) If I had a brother, I'd want him to be just like u, cause you're the best!!! Have fun in NY. :)

  • So glad you contacted ARC

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  • You did a great job with Taffy Terry

    x hugs x

  • The Fabulous Taffy is living proof that gay men can raise children swimmingly. ;-) (I hate myself for that pun lol apologies)

  • you were a good dad. Your beautiful baby will come back to visit

  • you are easily the most loving and caring person i know of. Thank you for constantly reminding me of what humans are capable of!

  • you did such a great job with taffy. you were a great father. she went off on her own. thats great parenting. i hope she does come back to visit. that was so much better then rehab.

  • You raised her well and she has stories to tell the other ducks about how fascinating her life has been. She is, after all, a star.

  • What a beautiful and healthy duck you have raised! A poetic ending. But don't be surprised if you bump into here one day - maybe with ducklings of her own :-)

  • You do know since she left on her own accord that she's probably going to come back every now and then, right? I hear fowl do that.

  • @RCDeschene I sure hope so!

  • @Zipster08 I hope so too ! Have a great trip...just in case leave a little something out there for her ok?

  • Looks like most of us teared up listening to you tell of Taffys flight.

    "Poetry in Motion!" She's a free spirit, you brought her up well.

  • Aww. Maybe one day she'll return.

  • OMG, this brought tears to my eyes, then my cheeks then the floor. I guess this was the best way for it to happen, she left on her own terms. I do hope she visits you, although that won't be too good for her, but you can at least say goodbye and all. Your actions is what makes being a human, humane. I hope you will be alright with it in the days to come. God Bless you.

  • Awwwww...

  • Aww I'm sure she'll come and visit you.... Once birds or ducks get used to an area they will return.

  • awww that was sweet zip... shell be fine.. and u did a wonderful job.. i got 3 of them, so i guess ill have ot clip their wings too, like my guineas... they havent tried to fly yet... 1 is a indian runner, and the 2 are female mallards... peace zip

  • Who in the hell were the two ppl who gave "thumbs down" to this vid. Maybe the guy in Norweigh saw it before he shot all the kids or something. Jesus F. Christ

  • Taffy Pulled... at my heart strings

  • Awwwww.....that made me cry!  Taffy's wings are beautiful!

  • Aww... you did a great job! Maybe she will come back and visit :)

  • I'm so proud of her. But so sad for you:(

  • ((sniff)) ((wipes tears))

  • such a touching story - all the best to you

  • beautiful beautiful video man!

  • Wasn't Taffy the name of the retarded daughter of Divine in "Female Trouble"? Love ya Zip.....

  • :'(thet story made me cry

  • Personally, I think it's the best possible ending to the story, sad as it may be. It's a testament to your excellent handling of the whole situation.

  • Beauitful Video Zipsters: I enjoy all the Video of taffy growing up. You did a great job in looking after taffy the duck.

  • OK you made me cry your face and then the music! Ah you did such a great job Terry, the rescue place honestly couldn't have done better. What a beauty, I love those purple feathers amongst all the browns. She does need her own kind now she's older. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she shows up at your place again - maybe brings home a mate for you to approve of! Cheers, Lesley

  • Oh gracious no no no. Joy and sadness. love ya Zips Hope you fair well with this departure.

  • Tears here too...you did a great job with that young lady. I wonder if maybe she will ever stop by? That would be too cool. Thanks for sharing :)

  • Beautiful video, clicking the buttons to favourite through my tears.

  • How bittersweet but I have a feeling that she will be back from time to time I dont think you have seen the last of her...

  • feels like a member of the family is gone. :( i don't know if ducks have a built in homing beacon, but if she does maybe she'll visit.

  • awwwwwwww goodbye taffy

  • I feel so sad. You were a great parent. I had to live through my own children leaving the nest. Hugs! Taffy have a great life!!!

  • I agree with alot of your comments Terry.I have the same birds that come back here every year.This is one of there homes.So don't be surprised if Taffy does come back one day.She may also bring new friends with her.You did a great job with her and animals unlike alot of humans remember that

  • What a lovely thing you did raising her. You both knew it was time for her to leave the nest but she decided how! The Amy Winehouse reference was priceless.

  • born free, as free as the wind blows...

  • Sniff - I love films about orphans!

  • @MrRandomWritings awww *passes tissue*

  • You know....she could come back this Winter!! I've seen that a few times before.

    Thanks for saving her. ♥

  • Aww, you did a good job Zipster, you should be proud of yourself.

  • This one touched me... You really have a heart of gold.

  • awww bye taffy!!

  • Big Hugs for you. So sweet! ashame you did not get a leg tag so you could recognize her.

  • Seriously...leave duck food outmmcuz that don't sound rite. If she suddenly flew away..she will be back

  • This was a tear jerker man.

    Peace, ace77man

  • Can u stalk taffy at the park and take pictures or her I miss her ;'( this made me cry and I live in NYC ;)

  • I live in nyc

  • Wow - so freaking cool - first that she grew up so perfectly, secondly that the timing was perfect and third that she got those gorgeous blue patches on her wings - or did LocoMama help her with her make up? Looking forward to NY - hugs.

  • What an amazing journey you have brought us on with Taffy!

    I am sure your mind went blank when you saw her fly away!

    I am sure she will be fine and have a great life.

    She will bring back to you her babies to raise while she enjoys her single life!

  • they grow up so fast :') tell us if taffy is at the park... but then again it would be hard deciphering which one... yes new york!! maybe a new love affair awaits....

  • Zip, I cried with you....

  • You did exactly the right thing for her, and she grew up just fine. This is how it was meant to be.  Congratulations for being such a good parent!

  • oh This made me tear up, Thank you for sharing taffy with us.

  • You did a great job raising Taffy, and I feel sure she will not forget you. I'm glad she got to be a part of each other's lives, even though it was such a short time. Mwah! xoxo

  • this teared me up! maybe one day she'll come back for a visit =]

  • Bet ya see *her* again [especially when *she* can't find any goldfish in the wild] ...  TEARriffic saga Zipster ... you both are quite endearing =o)

  • wow. i got teary eyed too. great job on raising her and letting her go on her own will. i will miss the taffy updates...but life goes on. on to the next duck zipster!!!! let's call her daffy!!!! ;)

  • Tim you have a heart of gold.. She will be at the creek for you dude.. If not you performed a good deed and God love you for it.. You were the first one I presribed too. lol. Peace man.. My wife loves your videos too. She thinks at times your goofy, good and sometimes you are just you..Peace..

    Shawn

  • awe, that makes me feel happy to hear. I am excited about your trip to NY and I can't wait to see your videos from this place. OH right, I should say I am from NYC! I just moved here a little more then a month ago, and I am having adventures of my own here, as a first time experience on my own, living in my own place. I guess you can say me and Taffy have something in common. Anyways, have fun here!

  • Wow, what a bittersweet moment. Makes me think of Dogulas Adams' "So Long and Thanks For All The Fish" in a way.

  • oh my goodness.... made me cry too. thanks for sharing the adventure with me. hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. you have such a kind heart and your compassion is such a gift to me.

  • You did a great job with raising Taffy.

    You never know she may come back for a visit.

  • aww ,im sad yet happy..i had a tear in my eye...bye Taffy have fun in your new life doing ducky things : )

  • Taffy spread her wing's and Bye !! So sad but so glad you were there when it happened !

  • You have a wonderful heart, Bless you.

  • You have such a big heart. Have fun in New York, Terry.

  • That is so great you were able to see her fly away! I wonder if she somehow waited so that you would see her. Otherwise you'd really never know what happened to her.

  • Oh Zip, that's so sweet! You're gonna make me cry!

  • OMG I would so be cryin right now if I were you. I know that is hard for you Terry, but wow what a beautiful thing to witness and perfect goodbye to look back on. Because of you, Taffy's legacy will move on... thank you so much for caring for her.

  • Me and my boyfriend cried. He is a real duck freak. I mean it.. When we go to the lake to feed fish, he wants to feed the ducks :) -- We, as animal lovers, want to thank you for taking care of that beautiful creature so that she may rehabilitate and be free. You truly are an angel Terry. God bless.

  • You're a wonderful daddy, Zip! She's off to lead a wonderful life now, and she'll always have you to thank for taking such good care of her. :) xoxoxoxo

  • Awwww. So glad she got to spend her first bit of learning with you! You prepared her well.

    Dena

  • SHE WAS A SWEET GIFT TO YOU FOR A SHORT WHILE. SOMETHING YOU WILL NEVER EVER FORGET!! FEEL BLESSED AND LOVED THAT YOU TOOK THE TIME TO CARE FOR A ANIMAL THAT SOMEONE WOULD HAVE HIT WITH THEIR CAR.. YOUR AWESOME LOVE YA BUNCHES!! HUGS & LOVES JENN.

  • I have to say to all of youtube that you are a beautiful human being, I love that you share all this crazy and clever intimate observations with us. You feel like my online wise old uncle or friend (no offense) all that and you have a wicked little childishness that is very endearing . I wish you well and know that whomever is in your sphere of influence be they human or critter they are truly lucky. You have been one of my first and continues subscriptions and part of this weird online family

  • I have to say I teared up. I hope she has a long and happy life. You did right by her.

  • I'm crying! Wow. I'm sad too because I watched her grow too from your channel. *sniff* You were a good daddy to her! Love you!!

  • Awh, sweetie...you're SUCH a great dad! You brought me to tears and you raised her to be such a beautiful girl. She really is just gorgeous. I know you're going to miss her but

    just know that you did, once again, a wonderful thing. You really are a gem and such a beautiful man. I love you honey.

  • awwwwwwwe you made me cry =(

    You are a beautiful person and Taffy was so lucky to have you ^^

  • Bitch, you almost made a brother cry!

  • She might stop by for a visit if she gets hungry!

  • Dear Zippy:

    Little TAFFY did not want to go to live in a wildlife center. She CHOSE to be free and that's why she stretched her wings and flew away.... her going away to become a wild duck is full of spiritual meaning: she wanted to be free and also WANTED you to pursue your musical interests, she wanted YOU to be free too and be what you are supposed to be. That was TAFFY'S GIFT to you.

    She'll be in your heart for the rest of your life, you RAISED not a duck, but a MIRACLE CALLED LITTLE TAFFY

  • And the love you gave has flown out into the world to give more.

  • ooo goodbye Taffy Im sure she knocked up and has 6 kids now lol 

  • Sweet journey... Hope Taffy doesn't get mixed up with any of those quack heads, hopefully you taught Taffy well and she will only hang with good ducks and stay off the quack!

  • oh... kids... they always find their own way in life... you want then to go to rehab, they fly away, you want them to go to college, they just get married...

  • Aww, hon, this brought me to tears. Everyone mentions how beautiful Taffy is...to me, Terry, you're just as beautiful. Know that whereever she is, she thanks you for what you did for her. *HUGS

  • @frostedheart63 Thank you so much!

  • Don't cry, you're gonna make me cry :'( what a great daddy you were to her.

  • Good man

  • God bless you, lots of love.

  • She might come back, you never know. Good job, Terry!

  • She may have had a deadbeat mother, but she had a FABULOUS dad.

  • I hope Taffy finds her way to the river. She really is a beautiful duck with her blue markings. You saved her life and gave her the best childhood with the wonderful kiddie pool and goldfish. I hope you have a wonderful time in NYC. :)

  • I don't know anything about american ducks, but with those blue flashes on her wings wouldn't she be a 'he'?

  • Don't be too shocked if Taffy pops by again. They sometimes come back :) I've had a lot of ducks in my life

  • Awwwww, I'm drunk offa wine coolers and this video just made me CRY!

  • Aww, how sweet,

    S.

  • i wanna cry i bet you did to

  • aww . Beuatiful music, bless you ! hope to ee him / her in the future .

  • I think she wanted you and Ginger to see her go. Poetry in motion, indeed. You did a great deed being so loyal to her and making sure her upbringing was right!

  • I'm crying ;'( TAFFY MY BABY

  • Wanted her to go to "Rehab" but she said No No No.

  • So hard to say goodbye.  You did such a good job Terry. This brought tears to my eyes. <3

  • awww...dnt cry :) Am sure she will b free now :)

  • She grew up so fast, your cute little Taffy,

    And now she is off on her own.

    Or maybe who knows,

    She's living with crows

    Or a certain black duck named Daffy

    But one thing's for sure as the sun shines above

    She'll never forget Zip, her first love!

  • ahh, the miracle that is life! thank you zipster for these beautiful images

  • For just a while you got to be part of a miracle.

  • @TrudySwan That's pretty close to how I feel about it!

  • Awww, you're such a sweetheart Zipster. You did a great thing with Taffy and because of you she can fly off and live like all the other ducks. ((big hugs))

  • That was beautiful Zip, who knows she just might stop back to say someday. Ya just never know:)

  • What a beautiful end to your time with Taffy.

  • what a bittersweet moment. taffy was fun to watch.

  • A sad and happy story

  • aww that is just too sweet ;-) i loved watching the Taffy the duck series and am kinda said it's over but it's okay. we still have loco mama!

  • So so so enjoyed this whole process!

  • effin duck got me all choked up lol