Not at all, I use faux fur (this one is from Monterey Mills in Wisconsin), fleece and some scale vinyl for the feet. Silkies I use faux leather for the beak and feet. Threads I use polyester embroidery for the machine and T6 nylon for hand stitching.
Made some chicken plush animals the past few days. Started out with a coyote, then I decided to do some chickens. First stab at drafting these patterns: Buff Orpington hen and red bearded Silkie roo. Buff orpington is going to get a revision for the next one. Awaiting the eyes, why they all look...
The ponies certainly have that attitude! My filly is in the stage of "oh heck, that looks scary!" phase, and using a "been there, done that" pony as the brave animal in front sort of helps her (and me) out. I once moved some big hay bales to her pasture (she was in another pasture and didn't see...
I have 1 sorrel QH filly who is turning 3 on the 17th and 2 Shetland ponies (one is 10, one is 14). First Shetland was a rescue, then I had to get it a friend... Then I decided I wanted something to ride. Finding the right saddle for my QH (and to fit my budget) was a task of its own!