chickens and miniature horses?

Busterzkool · 04-06-2004, 10:13 AM

i have a miniature horse and a donkey. I am selling the donkey and was wondering if i could just throw a chicken in with him just to keep him company? Would worms and diseases be a problem?

proBarrel racer · 04-06-2004, 10:28 AM

Nope. We have plenty of chickens. Just watch out for lice. It may never happen, but it is possible.

Busterzkool · 04-06-2004, 10:33 AM

But would a chicken be a good companion so he doesnt get lonely?it would just be them in a 30x40 pen. It is dirt(he gets grazed every day) and i dont want the chickens dropping to be a problem? Would my mini be depressed because the donkey is leaving?

Super_Trooper · 04-06-2004, 10:34 AM

"throw in a chicken" LOL.....I think that is a good idea...believe it or not, SOME chickens actually have a neat personality! eek!

minnie_mouse · 04-06-2004, 10:35 AM

well its natural for a horse to feel a bit down if their companion leaves them but give him a while and im sure he will be fine!

proBarrel racer · 04-06-2004, 10:35 AM

Maybe you should get a goat. They make great companions.

minnie_mouse · 04-06-2004, 10:36 AM

yer! kl idea!

Busterzkool · 04-06-2004, 10:50 AM

thanks i think i will get chickens for him- ill let you know how it works out...Thanks again!

Busterzkool · 04-06-2004, 01:38 PM

One more quick question-how many chickens should i put in with him if they are in a relatively small area? I know that you are supposed to have at least six but i was think i could get six and only put two or three in with my mini because i dont want the mini to feel bothered by the chickens if there is too many-lol-i have had chickens before (i got rid of my last two 3 years ago) so i have a little setup for shelter and food and stuff. So how many do you think would begood?

MissBandit · 04-06-2004, 04:07 PM

I think its a bad idea to put chickens in with your mini. For one, chickens will not give your horse companionship. They are birds!

Also, chickens can pass diseases on to horses through their poop.

04-06-2004, 10:13 AM	#1
Busterzkool Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ny Posts: 833 Images: 28	chickens and miniature horses? i have a miniature horse and a donkey. I am selling the donkey and was wondering if i could just throw a chicken in with him just to keep him company? Would worms and diseases be a problem? __________________ When riding my horse I no longer have my heart in my chest, but between my knees. There is no secret so close as that between a rider and her horse.

04-06-2004, 10:33 AM	#3
Busterzkool Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ny Posts: 833 Images: 28	But would a chicken be a good companion so he doesnt get lonely?it would just be them in a 30x40 pen. It is dirt(he gets grazed every day) and i dont want the chickens dropping to be a problem? Would my mini be depressed because the donkey is leaving? __________________ When riding my horse I no longer have my heart in my chest, but between my knees. There is no secret so close as that between a rider and her horse.

04-06-2004, 10:34 AM	#4
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	"throw in a chicken" LOL.....I think that is a good idea...believe it or not, SOME chickens actually have a neat personality! eek! __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

04-06-2004, 10:35 AM	#5
minnie_mouse Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: england Posts: 4,651 Images: 528	well its natural for a horse to feel a bit down if their companion leaves them but give him a while and im sure he will be fine! __________________ *****MINNIE ***** - mare of the year....two years running! "I've been Frosted"

04-06-2004, 10:36 AM	#7
minnie_mouse Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: england Posts: 4,651 Images: 528	yer! kl idea! __________________ *****MINNIE ***** - mare of the year....two years running! "I've been Frosted"

04-06-2004, 10:28 AM	#2
proBarrel racer Full Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 100	Nope. We have plenty of chickens. Just watch out for lice. It may never happen, but it is possible.

04-06-2004, 10:50 AM	#8
Busterzkool Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ny Posts: 833 Images: 28	thanks i think i will get chickens for him- ill let you know how it works out...Thanks again! __________________ When riding my horse I no longer have my heart in my chest, but between my knees. There is no secret so close as that between a rider and her horse.

04-06-2004, 01:38 PM	#9
Busterzkool Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ny Posts: 833 Images: 28	One more quick question-how many chickens should i put in with him if they are in a relatively small area? I know that you are supposed to have at least six but i was think i could get six and only put two or three in with my mini because i dont want the mini to feel bothered by the chickens if there is too many-lol-i have had chickens before (i got rid of my last two 3 years ago) so i have a little setup for shelter and food and stuff. So how many do you think would begood? __________________ When riding my horse I no longer have my heart in my chest, but between my knees. There is no secret so close as that between a rider and her horse.

04-06-2004, 04:07 PM	#10
MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 13,495 Images: 368 Blog Entries: 1	I think its a bad idea to put chickens in with your mini. For one, chickens will not give your horse companionship. They are birds! Also, chickens can pass diseases on to horses through their poop. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org