How to raise Backyard Chickens: Re: [CHICKENS-101] *Hello, everyone! New here! [3 Attachments]

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Hee! Alex doesn't lack for romance. I didn't go in to it for the sake of any tender eyes that might be on this list, but we're all animal people here and we know that 'where there's a will, there's a way' when it comes to dealing with 'mother nature! Our little trips to the toy store with Alex for new stuffed animals isn't just because WE like stuffed toys! Alex has a USE for his "partners"! And amazingly, we has a definite opinion on them. We really do let him pick out the toy that most intrigues him. And he's picky! He doesn't like stuffed bears, but the MONKEY gets a work out! Unknowing folks who come to see Alex are so amused when they see him "playing" with his toys. They're horrified of course when I tell them I don't think he's...uh...playing with his toy!

Actually, Alex is very discrete with his antics and seldom gets "in to it" when strangers are here. But he does like NEW toys! He gets tired of the same old ones. Typical male!

{:>) Deb

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From: Pete

To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 10:28 AM

Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] *Hello, everyone! New here!

Poor guy ..... poopless for 2 hours ....that's cruel punishment :-(
He is no more then a "trophy" rooster .... being paraded around and
shown off. No chance for a little romance .... you should be ashamed.
Don't worry Alex a rescue mission is being planned as we speak ...... :-)

Pete
Moderator

On 07/01/2010 10:23 AM, Deb and Randy Buckler wrote:
> Thanks, Georgia! Alex IS a little miracle. I never would have dreamed I would have a rooster as such a significant pet...I'm a horse and cat person! We have always had chickens mainly for eggs and of course they were all very loved and handled. But I never had a total indoor chicken, and I never toted a chicken around with me everywhere I went, either! Alex literally goes everywhere with us. If