I have a new batch of 7 Cochin Bantam chicks and 10 Polish chicks, who simply adore my 2 Airedale terriers. And if some of you are aware, Airedale terriers are known to be "Terrors" - the King of the Terriers, aka rodent killers, they kill small game, birds, squirrels, snakes, mice, you name it, you train it, and they kill it.
My younger Airedale Rummy (1yo) is the resident hunter, but he has such a soft spot for the Cochins, it is unbelievable. He has one particular Blue Cochin bantam that he is partial to, and he allows that blue Cochin to do anything to him, snuggle in his armpit, peck at his nose and tongue, jump on his back, nap on his head etc. This Blue cochin is special because he is so calm and mellow although he has turned out to be a he. The two of them are so adorable together. I just had to share my story and their love for one another, and some pics too. They bring a smile to my face.
At age 1 week, the Blue Cochin snuggles up to Rummy. Right from the beginning, of all the Cochin bantams, this one adores Rummy so much, he is fearless, and so trusting.
Rummy is always happy to cuddle up to his chick.
He licks his chicks, nuzzle them softly, and lets them climb all over him.
Spring forward to the future,
The baby Cochin is now much bigger, he is 4 weeks old, and they are still cuddling and snuggling while napping together.
Every day, I do bonding sessions with the chicks and the Airedales. We do different activities (always face to face) together, in the beginning, I let the dogs sit and watch the chicks eat , sometimes, they just hang together, and sometimes, they nap together. I felt that I wanted the train the Airedales to strengthen their need to protect the chicks, especially once they start free ranging, I can harness their protective instinct for the benefit of the chickens when they mature.
Cross Species love is possible.
Rummy and his flock of Cochin Bantams snuggling up to him for warmth as they nap.
My buff frizzle Cochin Bantam
My younger Airedale Rummy (1yo) is the resident hunter, but he has such a soft spot for the Cochins, it is unbelievable. He has one particular Blue Cochin bantam that he is partial to, and he allows that blue Cochin to do anything to him, snuggle in his armpit, peck at his nose and tongue, jump on his back, nap on his head etc. This Blue cochin is special because he is so calm and mellow although he has turned out to be a he. The two of them are so adorable together. I just had to share my story and their love for one another, and some pics too. They bring a smile to my face.
At age 1 week, the Blue Cochin snuggles up to Rummy. Right from the beginning, of all the Cochin bantams, this one adores Rummy so much, he is fearless, and so trusting.
Rummy is always happy to cuddle up to his chick.
He licks his chicks, nuzzle them softly, and lets them climb all over him.
Spring forward to the future,
The baby Cochin is now much bigger, he is 4 weeks old, and they are still cuddling and snuggling while napping together.
Every day, I do bonding sessions with the chicks and the Airedales. We do different activities (always face to face) together, in the beginning, I let the dogs sit and watch the chicks eat , sometimes, they just hang together, and sometimes, they nap together. I felt that I wanted the train the Airedales to strengthen their need to protect the chicks, especially once they start free ranging, I can harness their protective instinct for the benefit of the chickens when they mature.
Cross Species love is possible.
Rummy and his flock of Cochin Bantams snuggling up to him for warmth as they nap.
My buff frizzle Cochin Bantam
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