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Originally Posted by sarah92480 

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Well that sounds like a plan. And you know you love this idea...

Are you talking Atlanta MI or Atlanta GA? I grew up in Alpena & had a friend in Atlanta so I was there a lot. Love it up there!

Michigan. 

MIL had a house right on the 45th parallel on Thunder Bay River. I loved going up there. I spent a lot of time there and surrounding areas.

(Also spent time in Atlanta, GA., but I'll keep it PG) 

Have you guys heard about the dog that got shop by that cop who came to the wrong address? It makes me so mad!!! There is no reason for that, cops really piss me off sometimes. Sorry if anybody here is a cop lol.

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Originally Posted by taprock 

Today I had a very nice conversation with a lady from the National Advisory Council for Pet Partners or what used to be the Delta Society. She is one of four in the country who has used a bird as a therapy animal.  She went over all I would have to do to be certified.  One of the requirements is that your animal has to be harnessed and leashed.  So my question is have any of you used a harness and leash on a bird?  If so I'm looking for some advise or recommendations.

I've tried to walk one of my chickens with a small dog harness. She tried to run away from the harness for a while, then would walk around normally for a bit before trying to take off again.

I think it could be done, much like training a cat to walk with a harness. You'd have to start at a younger age, perhaps a few months old, and get them used to wearing the harness frequently and being on a leash.

With the dog harness, you slip it on over their wings and clip it in place, then attach a leash. I think it would work best with a lap chicken, since they're more adjusted to being handled.

Sarah, I think Raz is just trying to avoid us now

You are probably right...maybe he can't handle us.

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Originally Posted by Juise 

Sarah, I think Raz is just trying to avoid us now

Nope. I'm trying to throw your DH / BF off the trail so I can swoop in and steal you both away.

Gosh!!! I had this huge post with responses all typed up... hit the wrong key and BAM all gone!!!

Anyway...

RIRJen: Did you get my PM about the silkies? I figure you have been busy with your new babies!!!! Congrats!

I hope my banana tree has edible nanners!!!

MORELS: I read that if you cover them with a jar and keep them moist they will grow larger!!! I am trying it out on one that is seperated from the group... It seems to be a little bigger!! 

RAZ: You must be great company for everyone fighting for a date with you to chickenstock!! 

BIRD HARNESS: I have seen macaw leashes at the pet store... Maybe you could get some ideas from one and make a light weight one to get them acclimated... I have also had ferret/rabbit harnesses that are light and easy to adjust...

I'm not surprised Raz... you are a man after all.

I thought this was one of those dating sites. Google said it was a good place to find chicks.

OMG Raz that joke was so terrible! But it made me laugh out loud anyway; I must be tired. And my finger hurts. I wish I could like stuff on here, i would have liked that comment. hehe