This chicken is not dead

[tlcmurphy]

I have a friend who had one for years. It was the funniest thing. Any loud noise at all and Rosie would drop like a stone.

I saw a video awhile ago where a UPS truck pulled up to a farm house and the whole herd passed out

 

[tlcmurphy]

I have 6 of them ranging from 4 to 6 years old. They actually learn to "control" their fainting and only stiffen their back legs, rarely falling over at all anymore. We learned early on that it isn't all that funny once you learn the reason for it and don't allow anyone to purposely make them faint. They are embarrassed and scared due to their condition. I agree while amusing at first you see them when it happens and love them like children so it becomes more of a protective parent like attitude about it.

Don't get me wrong goats, all goats (we have other breeds too) do the "dead" lounging around with skill just as birds and other animals I have looked out on many occasion looking for signs of life!

I apologize, I’m not trying to mock your babies, it’s just something I’ve never seen in person. I’d love to have goats, hubby says no way.

 

[Strawberry74]

I apologize, I’m not trying to mock your babies, it’s just something I’ve never seen in person. I’d love to have goats, hubby says no way.

No, no apologies at all! I was just giving my experience and perspective. We got them for the same reason everyone does, entertainment! We just realized, even my husband who is much less sensitive than I am, quickly came to the same conclusion.

When it just randomly happens it's still very amusing! Lol

 

[SmiYa0126]

I saw a video awhile ago where a UPS truck pulled up to a farm house and the whole herd passed out

I saw that one too!

 

[Strawberry74]

I apologize, I’m not trying to mock your babies, it’s just something I’ve never seen in person. I’d love to have goats, hubby says no way.

If you really want goats... do what I did on getting my 3rd and sneak it home when hubby is on a business trip. Chickens and ducks are gateway animals you know....

And fainters are great because they can't jump and escape like other breeds. Very very easy keepers and so affectionate!!

I'll look for some "dead" goat pics to post!

 

[tlcmurphy]

If you really want goats... do what I did on getting my 3rd and sneak it home when hubby is on a business trip. Chickens and ducks are gateway animals you know....

And fainters are great because they can't jump and escape like other breeds. Very very easy keepers and so affectionate!!

I'll look for some "dead" goat pics to post!

I also want ducks, I’m a lost cause

 

[Strawberry74]

I also want ducks, I’m a lost cause

Do it. Eventually he won't even notice

 

[janiedoe]

I also want ducks, I’m a lost cause

My husband has absolutely no idea how many chickens are in our backyard. Truthfully, I don't know myself. I just count them in groups and never add the total. That way when asked, I can just say "I'm not really sure."

 

[tlcmurphy]

My husband has absolutely no idea how many chickens are in our backyard. Truthfully, I don't know myself. I just count them in groups and never add the total. That way when asked, I can just say "I'm not really sure."

2, I have 2 currently. Yeah, hubby would notice the ducks, or goats

 

[janiedoe]

2, I have 2 currently. Yeah, hubby would notice the ducks, or goats

I saw some cute free puppies today.
I considered taking one with me and planting it in the yard for my husband to "find".