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[Ninjasquirrel]

Thank you so very much. I am going to do just that tomorrow. I have so many people that say yes but then they say when they voted for the Casino I guess that's when you could no longer keep chickens or something like that. I am extremely new to this. Have friends guiding me and been reading books but like you said, I don't want to get it all then boom.....here comes that note. lol Maybe I can put a collar on them, paint their toes and tell them they are my pets. LoL Sorry I have a sense of humor. Hope that does not offend anyone.

Emotional support chickens

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Hi, I'm n here. I am in New Haven IN. Could someone please direct me where I can find the laws for chickens? I called Animal Care and Control and she thinks it's the same laws for Fort Wayne IN but I hear from someone's mouth that is not true. I am just looking for something in writing that gives me information. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to help me.

Try contacting the local Purdue extension office they should know.

 

[RusticKrustcreations]

Try contacting the local Purdue extension office they should know.

thank you. great idea.

 

[Faraday40]

Emotional support chickens

That's definitely a thing!
My DD has her old, beloved, Silkie hen, named Xansie. That hen helped her get through Jr High, high school, and now college. She has a cage in my daughter's room. She usually spends the day outside with her flock and sleeps inside at night. Of course with the recent brutal cold, she's currently a house chicken for a little while.

Here's Xansie at prom a couple years ago:

I'm not saying a house hen is for everyone, but this particular bird is very special. She's had many "spa days" over the years and been every color in the rainbow. Not only does she give hugs, but she'll snuggle down into my daughter's arms and purr.

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

That's definitely a thing!
My DD has her old, beloved, Silkie hen, named Xansie. That hen helped her get through Jr High, high school, and now college. She has a cage in my daughter's room. She usually spends the day outside with her flock and sleeps inside at night. Of course with the recent brutal cold, she's currently a house chicken for a little while.

Here's Xansie at prom a couple years ago:
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I'm not saying a house hen is for everyone, but this particular bird is very special. She's had many "spa days" over the years and been every color in the rainbow. Not only does she give hugs, but she'll snuggle down into my daughter's arms and purr.

They're both beautiful

 

[Crazy Maizie]

That's definitely a thing!
My DD has her old, beloved, Silkie hen, named Xansie. That hen helped her get through Jr High, high school, and now college. She has a cage in my daughter's room. She usually spends the day outside with her flock and sleeps inside at night. Of course with the recent brutal cold, she's currently a house chicken for a little while.

Here's Xansie at prom a couple years ago:
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I'm not saying a house hen is for everyone, but this particular bird is very special. She's had many "spa days" over the years and been every color in the rainbow. Not only does she give hugs, but she'll snuggle down into my daughter's arms and purr.

Is this the same daughter that taught Trouble (the sebright) to play the keyboard or some sort of game? If so, she has really grown. Both are beautiful!
BTW, I have a sebright right now. I got her with 2 oegbs last summer. Her name is Rose - cause she is kinda thorny. She only tolerates me. Since I got her, I basically let her roost in the rafters of our run at night. But, with the temps we've been having if they get too low, I want all of my bantams to be cooped up. Rose is quite the handful trying to get cooped up and I have to get a broom to "sweep" her down and then try catch her to put her in. Since it's dark out when I do this, it makes the task a little easier. But, she does not like to be handled at all. She's a screamer too! Anyway, a few days of sweeping her and she's like no way. She would just jump down into the run. But, she didn't want me to catch her either. So as long as the coop door is open, she will go right in. She cracks me up! All this just to say that it seems Sebrights are very smart and trainable. I think of your daughter teaching her Sebright whenever I have to coop up Rose.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Thought I'd post this here since some of us are affected in the control zones - this is a webinar from the IN state BOAH.

 

[RusticKrustcreations]

That's definitely a thing!
My DD has her old, beloved, Silkie hen, named Xansie. That hen helped her get through Jr High, high school, and now college. She has a cage in my daughter's room. She usually spends the day outside with her flock and sleeps inside at night. Of course with the recent brutal cold, she's currently a house chicken for a little while.

Here's Xansie at prom a couple years ago:
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I'm not saying a house hen is for everyone, but this particular bird is very special. She's had many "spa days" over the years and been every color in the rainbow. Not only does she give hugs, but she'll snuggle down into my daughter's arms and purr.

Awwww, that so cute? I do believe in support animals for sure. Happy that Silkie When had helped her. I talk to these chicks every single night. LoL I have them in a cage & work from home so at nights they are in my room & when I wake up I take them to the kitchen where I work all day. LoL I have a 6 year old constantly letting them out & walking all over kitchen floor or making them little houses with his magnets. LoL I'm hoping they are nice little boogers when they grow up. LoL

 

[Faraday40]

Is this the same daughter that taught Trouble (the sebright) to play the keyboard or some sort of game? If so, she has really grown. Both are beautiful!
BTW, I have a sebright right now. I got her with 2 oegbs last summer. Her name is Rose - cause she is kinda thorny. She only tolerates me. Since I got her, I basically let her roost in the rafters of our run at night. But, with the temps we've been having if they get too low, I want all of my bantams to be cooped up. Rose is quite the handful trying to get cooped up and I have to get a broom to "sweep" her down and then try catch her to put her in. Since it's dark out when I do this, it makes the task a little easier. But, she does not like to be handled at all. She's a screamer too! Anyway, a few days of sweeping her and she's like no way. She would just jump down into the run. But, she didn't want me to catch her either. So as long as the coop door is open, she will go right in. She cracks me up! All this just to say that it seems Sebrights are very smart and trainable. I think of your daughter teaching her Sebright whenever I have to coop up Rose.

Yep, it’s the same girl. We still have “Trouble “. She’s a very vocal old hen. She's still feisty and strong willed. Never wants to be held or pet, but will land on us for treats. When upset she makes such a ruckus - her “chicken swears”. Sometimes she even crows to tell everyone that she’s in control.

Last summer we happened to hatch a golden Sebright from some assorted shipped eggs. We named her “double trouble.” But other than a few adventurous exploits beyond the yard, she’s actually a sweet girl. She even lets us hold her.

Our son is the new chicken whisperer. He grew up with with a backyard flock and enjoys inventing things for them. His favorite breed is the Appenzeller Spitzhaubens. He also has an “emotional support chicken” named Poot. She follows him all over and hops into his lap as soon as he sits down. She is trained to follow a laser and do obstacle course.

Here are some pics of them growing up together
The first pic is the two napping together at the county fair. Poot doesn’t like being caged so DS took her out for comfort.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

Yep, it’s the same girl. We still have “Trouble “. She’s a very vocal old hen. She's still feisty and strong willed. Never wants to be held or pet, but will land on us for treats. When upset she makes such a ruckus - her “chicken swears”. Sometimes she even crows to tell everyone that she’s in control.

Last summer we happened to hatch a golden Sebright from some assorted shipped eggs. We named her “double trouble.” But other than a few adventurous exploits beyond the yard, she’s actually a sweet girl. She even lets us hold her.

Our son is the new chicken whisperer. He grew up with with a backyard flock and enjoys inventing things for them. His favorite breed is the Appenzeller Spitzhaubens. He also has an “emotional support chicken” named Poot. She follows him all over and hops into his lap as soon as he sits down. She is trained to follow a laser and do obstacle course.

Here are some pics of them growing up together
The first pic is the two napping together at the county fair. Poot doesn’t like being caged so DS took her out for comfort.

Oh my. Trouble's feistiness is probably linked to longevity. How funny she seems to be!

I just love all of these photos and his bond with Poot is the sweetest.