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Hi My name is Debbie, I moved to Northern Portugal from England. My children have grown up so I now look after 2 goats and about 10 chickens instead!. Where abouts do you live? I have found it quite hard to raise chickens and goats as pets in my area as the animals are seen purely as a food...

Hi Aart, I don't know, I am hoping to find members who live in Portugal. How would I find a Portugal thread? Debbie

Any chance of adding Portugal to your list??

Hi, I am Debbie, British/American Expat living in the far North of Portugal. I have a small holding with chickens and goats and the usual fruit and veg growing. looking for other English speaking Expats who live a similar life.

Hi, I rescued two feral goats from a Gypsy in Northern Portugal (where I live) 2 females, no idea of age but one (Doby) is about 7-8 months old and the other (Sally) i would guess is about 2 years old. Breed??? Sally was pregnant when I got her but the kid died same day as born, no idea why but...

During the day I had the 4 new ones in same run but separated by some wire from Victoria, but this evening, I removed the barrier and let them mingle. To my surprise Victoria left the 7 months Blues alone, even happily ate with them and almost mothered the 2 younger fleurs, she did nip them...

I have one 10 month gold lace Wyandotte chicken left after a fox attack, she has been on her own now for about 3 weeks, 1st week she was injured but fortunately seems to have made a full recovery. I bought two 4 month old Mill fleurs and two 6 month old blue lace who have been living together...

A fox picked off my Roo and one of my hens whilst I was in the garden during daylight hours, he even tried to stare me down when I rushed over, Bold as can be! You are the only one that can answer your own question! To babysit or to not babysit - that is the question.... And even if you do...

Ooooh I have such good news today, Victoria has made a full recovery!!! I was really beginning to give up hope she would ever recover as yesterday she was exactly the same as she has been for the last few days, still having to help her feed and cleaning her up etc, but went in to see her this...

Only downside is she lost her friends so is alone and even when I do buy more, they will be in quaranteen so I feel bad she is lonely, hope that doesn't have a negative effect on her.

Yes, Victoria, is still alert and this evening I made scrambled egg and put the dish in her box, went to get a spoon to help feed it to her and came back and she was busy chowing down the lot without my assistance, I couldn't believe it! I tried with water but because she can't tilt her head...

Huh, where do I start? Convincing my Husband that pet chickens and having our own fresh eggs was a good idea!! My coop and run were good choices, but after a month or so I wanted them to roam freely, so 3 chickens gone first day to a very bold fox, I was in the garden at the time, broad...

Yes I guess you are right, I will continue until it is clear that she has given up, but your post about yours recovering after weeks gives me hope - Thank you

Does anyone know if I should be trying to give my chicken with drooping neck - grit? I am hand feeding her crushed pellets/couscous/scrambled eggg and a bit of tuna in a very soupy mix every 3-4 hours. She can swallow but can't feed herself! Her crop feels normal and although her poop is a...