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post #11 of 14
6/6/12 at 5:25pm
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Oh yea, one other thing.  Sal is a very proud Daddy.  It's very sweet to see the whole family together, although at first Goldie had to let Sal know who is boss!  He did his little "chicken dance" around her and she didn't like that one bit.  She squared off with him and he backed down.  Very funny.  Even in the animal kingdom the woman "wears the pants"!  LOL!

1 Broody OEGB (Goldie), 1 OEGB Rooster (Sal), 1 OEGB Cockerel (Nugget), 2 Buff Orpingtons (Hope & Faith), 1 White Bantam Cochin (Lucy), 1 Red Bantam Frizzle (Ethel), 4 Red Stars (Lil Mama, Wilma & Betty and Pebbles).  2 Dachsunds (Tootsie & Baby), 1 Pug (Chubaca) and 1 German Shepard/Lab mix (Charlie). 1 Quarter Horse (Dancer) and 1 Paint (Star).  Oh and I have 3 adult children.

 

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1 Broody OEGB (Goldie), 1 OEGB Rooster (Sal), 1 OEGB Cockerel (Nugget), 2 Buff Orpingtons (Hope & Faith), 1 White Bantam Cochin (Lucy), 1 Red Bantam Frizzle (Ethel), 4 Red Stars (Lil Mama, Wilma & Betty and Pebbles).  2 Dachsunds (Tootsie & Baby), 1 Pug (Chubaca) and 1 German Shepard/Lab mix (Charlie). 1 Quarter Horse (Dancer) and 1 Paint (Star).  Oh and I have 3 adult children.

 

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post #12 of 14
6/6/12 at 5:42pm
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Well, you were all right!  Everything went well.  I was shocked to see Goldie kicking some butt!  Garden Gal, your're comment about Goldie beating the tar out of anyone that looked sideways at Nugget was right on.  I couldn't believe my tiny little Goldie was able to give them the business.  Even my 2 month old Buff Orps are bigger than she is, but let me tell you she meant business.  I let them out again this morning and tonight and all went well.  Stressed me out beyond belief but I stayed out there with everyone, and Nugget hasn't been touched by not a one of them.  Goldie actually chased a couple of my Red Stars down and jumped on their backs!  My Goodness, she is one serious Mom.  yesss.gif

 

Thank you everyone for your support.  I couldn't have done it without you all!


you gave me courage I have 2 hens with chicks in a separate pen.  I think I will be intergrating them soon

I have many Sphynx cats 20 chickens 3 yorkies and koi

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I have many Sphynx cats 20 chickens 3 yorkies and koi

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post #13 of 14
6/6/12 at 6:51pm
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you gave me courage I have 2 hens with chicks in a separate pen.  I think I will be intergrating them soon

Good luck to you.  Goldie and Nugget are still sleeping in their own separate coop.  I'll continue watching everyone while they are out.  It certainly makes for very interesting "chicken TV"!  Oh, I checked on everyone tonight after they were all settled in and Goldie and Nugget are on a roost together for the first night. So sweet to see him peeking out from under Mom's breast. Very sweet pic.  I'll download it for everyone tomorrow.  Soooo cute.

1 Broody OEGB (Goldie), 1 OEGB Rooster (Sal), 1 OEGB Cockerel (Nugget), 2 Buff Orpingtons (Hope & Faith), 1 White Bantam Cochin (Lucy), 1 Red Bantam Frizzle (Ethel), 4 Red Stars (Lil Mama, Wilma & Betty and Pebbles).  2 Dachsunds (Tootsie & Baby), 1 Pug (Chubaca) and 1 German Shepard/Lab mix (Charlie). 1 Quarter Horse (Dancer) and 1 Paint (Star).  Oh and I have 3 adult children.

 

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1 Broody OEGB (Goldie), 1 OEGB Rooster (Sal), 1 OEGB Cockerel (Nugget), 2 Buff Orpingtons (Hope & Faith), 1 White Bantam Cochin (Lucy), 1 Red Bantam Frizzle (Ethel), 4 Red Stars (Lil Mama, Wilma & Betty and Pebbles).  2 Dachsunds (Tootsie & Baby), 1 Pug (Chubaca) and 1 German Shepard/Lab mix (Charlie). 1 Quarter Horse (Dancer) and 1 Paint (Star).  Oh and I have 3 adult children.

 

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post #14 of 14
6/15/12 at 8:08am
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The long awaited pic...

 

Nugget Roosting.jpg

 

Not a great pic, but cute non the less!  They weren't very happy about me disturbing them as you can see!

1 Broody OEGB (Goldie), 1 OEGB Rooster (Sal), 1 OEGB Cockerel (Nugget), 2 Buff Orpingtons (Hope & Faith), 1 White Bantam Cochin (Lucy), 1 Red Bantam Frizzle (Ethel), 4 Red Stars (Lil Mama, Wilma & Betty and Pebbles).  2 Dachsunds (Tootsie & Baby), 1 Pug (Chubaca) and 1 German Shepard/Lab mix (Charlie). 1 Quarter Horse (Dancer) and 1 Paint (Star).  Oh and I have 3 adult children.

 

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1 Broody OEGB (Goldie), 1 OEGB Rooster (Sal), 1 OEGB Cockerel (Nugget), 2 Buff Orpingtons (Hope & Faith), 1 White Bantam Cochin (Lucy), 1 Red Bantam Frizzle (Ethel), 4 Red Stars (Lil Mama, Wilma & Betty and Pebbles).  2 Dachsunds (Tootsie & Baby), 1 Pug (Chubaca) and 1 German Shepard/Lab mix (Charlie). 1 Quarter Horse (Dancer) and 1 Paint (Star).  Oh and I have 3 adult children.

 

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