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over a year ago
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Today I bought 4 hens to add to my collection of 3 cats and a dog. I'm also strongly considering rescuing some old donkies to keep my field under control. I know it might seem a bit much and I do get a lot of shit about it from everyone I know. But honestly, I'd live on a petting farm if I could!
Other animal lovers - tell me about your furry/fluffy/feathered friends and what it is you love so much about them. Make me feel like I'm not the only one! |
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"Today I bought 4 hens to add to my collection of 3 cats and a dog. I'm also strongly considering rescuing some old donkies to keep my field under control. I know it might seem a bit much and I do get a lot of shit about it from everyone I know. But honestly, I'd live on a petting farm if I could!
Other animal lovers - tell me about your furry/fluffy/feathered friends and what it is you love so much about them. Make me feel like I'm not the only one! "
I'm exactly like this, my dream is to win the lotto and open an animal sanctuary 
Sadly for now the furry cows next door will have to do as my adopted pets.  |
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"Today I bought 4 hens to add to my collection of 3 cats and a dog. I'm also strongly considering rescuing some old donkies to keep my field under control. I know it might seem a bit much and I do get a lot of shit about it from everyone I know. But honestly, I'd live on a petting farm if I could!
Other animal lovers - tell me about your furry/fluffy/feathered friends and what it is you love so much about them. Make me feel like I'm not the only one!
I'm exactly like this, my dream is to win the lotto and open an animal sanctuary
Sadly for now the furry cows next door will have to do as my adopted pets. "
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"Today I bought 4 hens to add to my collection of 3 cats and a dog. I'm also strongly considering rescuing some old donkies to keep my field under control. I know it might seem a bit much and I do get a lot of shit about it from everyone I know. But honestly, I'd live on a petting farm if I could!
Other animal lovers - tell me about your furry/fluffy/feathered friends and what it is you love so much about them. Make me feel like I'm not the only one!
I'm exactly like this, my dream is to win the lotto and open an animal sanctuary
Sadly for now the furry cows next door will have to do as my adopted pets. moooooooooo "
Stop stalking me Hardy! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Id love some rescue hens which I believe a charity re-homes
The problem is I live in an area where we have a lot of foxes so the 2 are not compatible "
We have loads of foxes here but all of my neighbors have chickens. They protect them by putting chicken wire under the ground beneath their run to make sure the foxes can't dig up underneath the run. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm exactly like this, my dream is to win the lotto and open an animal sanctuary
Sadly for now the furry cows next door will have to do as my adopted pets. "
Haha have cows next door too and love them. They have the prettiest eyes in the world! |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"Id love some rescue hens which I believe a charity re-homes
The problem is I live in an area where we have a lot of foxes so the 2 are not compatible
We have loads of foxes here but all of my neighbors have chickens. They protect them by putting chicken wire under the ground beneath their run to make sure the foxes can't dig up underneath the run. "
Handy to know ...are yours rescue hens |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Id love some rescue hens which I believe a charity re-homes
The problem is I live in an area where we have a lot of foxes so the 2 are not compatible
We have loads of foxes here but all of my neighbors have chickens. They protect them by putting chicken wire under the ground beneath their run to make sure the foxes can't dig up underneath the run.
Handy to know ...are yours rescue hens"
No we didn't get rescues because our next door neighbour is a breeder and giving them to us for free. Starting off with just 4, but if it goes well we'll rescue some more. |
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we have two dogs and ive kinda adopted 3 wild kittens that have been coming into the garden the last week or so. poor little mites. ive been leaving out food and that for them which they are eating but they are terrified of people |
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"we have two dogs and ive kinda adopted 3 wild kittens that have been coming into the garden the last week or so. poor little mites. ive been leaving out food and that for them which they are eating but they are terrified of people"
They heard you were a pussycat |
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"we have two dogs and ive kinda adopted 3 wild kittens that have been coming into the garden the last week or so. poor little mites. ive been leaving out food and that for them which they are eating but they are terrified of people
They heard you were a pussycat "
aye and this cat has claws |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"9 horses a pony a donkey 2 dogs and a cat "
OMG so jel. I had horses growing up and loved them to bits. Really hoping to get a couple of rescue donkies but just not sure if I have enough space for them. |
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"we have two dogs and ive kinda adopted 3 wild kittens that have been coming into the garden the last week or so. poor little mites. ive been leaving out food and that for them which they are eating but they are terrified of people"
Ahhhh the poor wee things. Kittens are the best though. My cat had a litter in April and we kept one. They're so much easier than puppies and so playful! |
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"we have two dogs and ive kinda adopted 3 wild kittens that have been coming into the garden the last week or so. poor little mites. ive been leaving out food and that for them which they are eating but they are terrified of people
Ahhhh the poor wee things. Kittens are the best though. My cat had a litter in April and we kept one. They're so much easier than puppies and so playful!"
I forgot the 6 scorpions as well.kittens are cuter |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A dog my son got for me (him: I think she's the best birthday present I ever gave you ; me: I think she's the only birthday present you ever gave me), and a rescue kitten who is totally psychotic.
What's not to love? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Today I bought 4 hens to add to my collection of 3 cats and a dog. I'm also strongly considering rescuing some old donkies to keep my field under control. I know it might seem a bit much and I do get a lot of shit about it from everyone I know. But honestly, I'd live on a petting farm if I could!
Other animal lovers - tell me about your furry/fluffy/feathered friends and what it is you love so much about them. Make me feel like I'm not the only one! "
Fair play. I hope the cats and chickens get along! 
Back home we always had donkeys to keep the grass under control. They're super docile and friendly compaired to sheep or cattle. Plus Ass puns never get old lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Fair play. I hope the cats and chickens get along!
Back home we always had donkeys to keep the grass under control. They're super docile and friendly compaired to sheep or cattle. Plus Ass puns never get old lol"
Ah I love donkies and had horses growing up so I know what kinda care they need. Just not sure if I've enough space for them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Have you thought about having an alpaca. You can shear them every summer. Their wool when woven makes great pullovers. Also they will keep foxes away from the hens |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have you thought about having an alpaca. You can shear them every summer. Their wool when woven makes great pullovers. Also they will keep foxes away from the hens "
I haven't! I wouldn't have the first clue how to take care of them but I might look it up! They're very cute. |
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I have 2 dogs but would have many more if i could afford to look after them. I have left £10,000 in my will to go to our local dog rescue centre.
Love donkies too and would have a few if i was rich.x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have you thought about having an alpaca. You can shear them every summer. Their wool when woven makes great pullovers. Also they will keep foxes away from the hens
I haven't! I wouldn't have the first clue how to take care of them but I might look it up!
They're very cute. "
They need very little care. Just hay in the winter and some crushed oats and shelter. They are very friendly |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have you thought about having an alpaca. You can shear them every summer. Their wool when woven makes great pullovers. Also they will keep foxes away from the hens
I haven't! I wouldn't have the first clue how to take care of them but I might look it up!
They're very cute.
They need very little care. Just hay in the winter and some crushed oats and shelter. They are very friendly "
Definitely gonna look into this. If they need less space than donkies they could be a great option. Thanks for the idea! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have you thought about having an alpaca. You can shear them every summer. Their wool when woven makes great pullovers. Also they will keep foxes away from the hens
I haven't! I wouldn't have the first clue how to take care of them but I might look it up!
They're very cute.
They need very little care. Just hay in the winter and some crushed oats and shelter. They are very friendly
Definitely gonna look into this. If they need less space than donkies they could be a great option. Thanks for the idea! "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Have you thought about having an alpaca. You can shear them every summer. Their wool when woven makes great pullovers. Also they will keep foxes away from the hens
I haven't! I wouldn't have the first clue how to take care of them but I might look it up!
They're very cute.
They need very little care. Just hay in the winter and some crushed oats and shelter. They are very friendly
Definitely gonna look into this. If they need less space than donkies they could be a great option. Thanks for the idea! "
How much space have you graze. A pair might be a better option. Company for each other. There are a good few herds in Ireland where you can purchase stock. Good luck wherever you decide to do  |
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Loved my dogs ,Irish Wolfhounds, when l had them , unfortunately am not in any position to have them at this time in my life due to personal reasons but they were my soulmates... Dont call them mans best friend for nothing... |
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I would love to own A husky or a labrador but never had the money or space to keep one I have a jack Russell tho would be cool to have the black and white ones but not easy to get
But something out of the ordinary I would love to own a koala |
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"1 dog, 1 cat, 1 bunny and 100 spiders. Considering of getting hens too but have to get the chickencup sorted. "
100 spiders... How do you count them? You're going into my hotlist.. Weird, but, oh so interesting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"2 boxers 9 cats 2 horses and 2 rescued cows
How do you rescue a cow "
Can you train a crow?? I mean to do stuff like ing or clearing the gutters and drains? |
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"2 cats, a corn snake, a baby tortoise, 2 guinea pigs, and a shit load of goats.
What species of tortoise is it? "
He's a marginated tortoise. His name is Darwin. He is crazy-cute. His favourite thing is dandilions, and swimming in his drinking water. |
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"2 cats, a corn snake, a baby tortoise, 2 guinea pigs, and a shit load of goats.
What species of tortoise is it?
He's a marginated tortoise. His name is Darwin. He is crazy-cute. His favourite thing is dandilions, and swimming in his drinking water. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"3 horses 2 shetland ponys 3 dogs "
Omg Shetland ponies  There's a couple of shetlands down the road from us and we adore them. They could be another good option for our field actually. I hadn't thought of them! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Absolutely love animal's and hate to see stupid and heartless idiots and scumbags abusing them.
Currently have 4 Jack Russells a Rottweiler and 65 horses |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"3 horses 2 shetland ponys 3 dogs
Omg Shetland ponies There's a couple of shetlands down the road from us and we adore them. They could be another good option for our field actually. I hadn't thought of them! "
Shetland Ponies can be cheeky little things so watch out!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"2 boxers 9 cats 2 horses and 2 rescued cows
How do you rescue a cow "
Same way youd rescue a dog or a donkey (LAW in limerick have all sorts of animals up there) put them under my dads herd number and they are living their happiest fullest life! no factory for them |
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had 6 hens before but had to get rid of them..they shit everywhere..too much cleaning..they ruin a lawn with scratching..only plus side is fresh eggs every day even that isnt worth it..you can buy 18 eggs in aldi for 2.85..no mess created no need to buy layers pellets either |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"had 6 hens before but had to get rid of them..they shit everywhere..too much cleaning..they ruin a lawn with scratching..only plus side is fresh eggs every day even that isnt worth it..you can buy 18 eggs in aldi for 2.85..no mess created no need to buy layers pellets either "
Ours won't be on our lawn. They'll be in our field so we'll be grand |
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"Today I bought 4 hens to add to my collection of 3 cats and a dog. I'm also strongly considering rescuing some old donkies to keep my field under control. I know it might seem a bit much and I do get a lot of shit about it from everyone I know. But honestly, I'd live on a petting farm if I could!
Other animal lovers - tell me about your furry/fluffy/feathered friends and what it is you love so much about them. Make me feel like I'm not the only one! "
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"Today I bought 4 hens to add to my collection of 3 cats and a dog. I'm also strongly considering rescuing some old donkies to keep my field under control. I know it might seem a bit much and I do get a lot of shit about it from everyone I know. But honestly, I'd live on a petting farm if I could!
Other animal lovers - tell me about your furry/fluffy/feathered friends and what it is you love so much about them. Make me feel like I'm not the only one! "
go for it xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"2 boxers 9 cats 2 horses and 2 rescued cows
How do you rescue a cow
Same way youd rescue a dog or a donkey (LAW in limerick have all sorts of animals up there) put them under my dads herd number and they are living their happiest fullest life! no factory for them "
Well done girl. Will you keep them away from the bull. Cows are great companions but pet cows can be wicked so don't turn your back on them |
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who died last year after 16 years with us. Getting close to adopting another now though ....
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