How many pets have you?

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  1. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    How many pets has everybody got? Are you happy with one or can't get enough of them? How do they get along with each other?

    I don't own a pet myself at the moment but my parents have 2 sheepdogs, 2 cats and a multitude of farm animals that are sort of like pets (I mean my mother gives them names :) ). My brother has a mischievous German Shepherd.
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    At the moment I am petless but my daughter has 3 gerbils, a rat and a cat.

    I used to have a Golden Labrador retriever until recently but sadly he's no longer with us. :(

    I was a veterinary nurse for many years and had a household full of animals as I was forever taking on the ones that other folks wanted to get rid of.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    4 rats then :)

    Sorry to hear about your Golden Labrador retriever eileen. I hate it when a pet dies :(
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Thanks Frank. He was my friend and companion and I miss him dreadfully.

    I don't like gerbils much myself as they are desert animals and should not become pets in my opinion. Rats on the other hand are affectionate, clean, intelligent and fun loving pets, ideal for children as they rarely bite - unlike hamsters.
     



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  6. HotHouseHen

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    Too many animals to List.........listing anyway

    You asked for it........so here you go.........

    I have:
    80+ chickens
    20+call ducks
    2 geese(a breeding pair)
    3 peacocks(1 male and two hens)
    1 funky turkey( he's in love w/my hubby)
    6 rabbits
    8 guineas
    4 nubian goats
    3 cows
    2 dogs
    1 cat
    1 iguana
    1 hamster
    3 zebra finches
    I think that is all..........but not sure ;)
    How's that for a pet list?
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    WOW, I'm suprised you are able to recall them all. Do you keep a list somewhere? :) It reminds me of a list for Noah's Ark :):)

    That's funny! How does it show its affection?

    Ok guys and gals that's the list to beat for sure!
     
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    HotHouseHen New Seed

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    list of pets

    No list needed when you have to take care of them on a daily basis.
    And regarding that Funky Turkey..........he humps my husband's leg and follows him around like a dog. He tries to flog me so he and I are constantly fighting...........I always win. :twisted:
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Re: list of pets

    Jealousy is a terrible thing. Sounds a bit like the movie Fatal Attraction :D :twisted:

    Thanks for the laugh HotHouseHen.
     
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    I have no ability to top HotHouseHen.
    :eek: :p

    Right now my wife and I are down to two dogs:

    A 15 year old Westie named Angel and a 8 year old mutt named Rocky
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    Pets-Chickens

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    digitalMedia New Seed

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    Yes and thank you. :)

    Angel was shot on digital. Rocky's photo, however, was on film. Taken and processed and printed by me, in my extra bathroom. (photography is a bit of a hobby ;) )
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Re: Pets-Chickens

    Impressive dM.

    Those hens look very friendly HHH. Do they come into the house without your permission?
     
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    House Hens.....

    Yes they do...........as long as the patio door is open.
    In the pic, they are eating bread...........their favorite treat!
    Ahem.................the goats and geese will come in too if you don't watch out........... :D
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Give them an inch and they take a mile. Cheeky. Does anyone else have unruly pets?
     
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    flowerofshona New Seed

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    Well heres the list :lol

    7 dogs (1 staffie cross, 2 black labs , 1 yellow lab and 2 8 week old choc lab pups and an Irish wolf hound)
    1 twenty year old cat
    1 mini lop rabbit
    47 chinchillas
    18 Koi carp :eek:

    love them all to bits and wouldnt change one of them :D
     

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