Chortle Chook Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Simple , straight question - are your chickens pets or livestock? Edited November 29, 2015 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Chick Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pets... who lay tasty eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Without a doubt they are pets. They all have names and they are very tame. One even comes over to ask for a cuddle and then he falls asleep and snores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pets...for me it's all about the ex commercial girls too and I couldn't care less if they never laid another egg. They are such funny, entertaining ,busy, noisy, time wasters And I love every minute of having them, even in the horrible rainy cold winter months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Garden pets. I don't take a commercial approach - those that are past laying live out their retirement happily - but I don't regard them in the same way as the cat. I won't let them suffer but I wouldn't put a hen through extensive veterinary treatment, and I don't allow them in the house (they're not even allowed on the patio!) My pets are always pets, not humans though. The cat does sleep on the bed, granted, but she eats her meals from a bowl on the ground, not off my plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 livestock. But well treated livestock. free range 24/7, the door only closes at night with automatic door opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pets here - names, faces, characters, thoroughly spoiled demanding little madams ! Eggs always welcome, but they've been freeloading for over three weeks now and still not been shown the roasting tin ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pets here too . You'll probably not get many folk on here saying they're livestock . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pets. I never thought I'd take a chicken to the vets but I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pets here too! All have names. The old girls live out a very happy retirement and they do go to the vets! Mostly for end of life care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Definitely pets here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 A cross between the two. They have names and are well looked after. They stay in their own area and never come into the house. They live out their retirement, but It would be a very unusual situation if I were to take them to the vet. However, I never let them suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Pets......as my poor purse will testify from the last three years! And will probably continue to testify........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Mine are pets with names. They get treats and go to the vet but though for the most part they accept me, they are not fond of me and I don't feel about them as I do about my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Well said Chortle Chook,I echo you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I agree re the dogs......and the cats. Went out on Saturday to buy an extra Christmas wreath for salon in a garden centre. Saw a gorgeous wee ginger kitty with white socks. No point writing the rest. P.s. Forgot the Christmas wreath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I think we need some photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I want to see the new Ginger cat . My girls are pets. Especially Dazzle, she lives in the stable with the cat. They really like each other. I can't let her near the other girls anymore, as since she went broody and hatched the moorhens this year, they've all turned on her. We chat every day and she demands treats. The cat keeps her company and kills the occasional mouse. Poppy (cat) is allowed to come and go, but is always locked in at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Definitely pets here One reason I work is so that I can pay the vet. I agree they are not the same as my dear old Daisy but they talk to me, come running to see me and love to have cuddles. Haven't seen the pictures of the kitten yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Lol, knew you lot would get the irony! Go out for an Xmas dec.......and come home with a fur ball, or purr ball in his case! He's a wee darling and the dogs adopted him immediately and the Lhasa washed his wee ears out! He permanently has two wet sticky out patches behind his ears from the mothering! The other cat was a bit bemused but played with him on Sunday. He has decided tassels are evil and busy removing the 'remaining' two from my good cushion on the wing chair. Not a good photo but waiting for photo bucket to upload a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Chortle chook........how are you? I'm sorry for hijacking your thread with a kitty pic. Not seen you on here for a while and hope you/hubby and chooks doing well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 He's gorgeous. And much more fun than a Christmas wreath! What's his name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Ahh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
