This Sweet Hen Thinks She's a Dog
Sept 28, 2015 14:02:43 GMT -5
Post by PurplePuppy on Sept 28, 2015 14:02:43 GMT -5
This Sweet Hen Thinks She's a Dog, So Whenever the Mother Dog Is Away She Cuddles With Her Pups
So will the puppies now grow up thinking they're chickens?
Meet Mabel, the one-year-old hen who loves babies--whether they're her own species or not. She lives inside with her family as a pet since she hurt her foot after it was stepped on by a horse, and she doesn't do well outside on her own.
When Nettle, the family dog, had a litter of puppies, after a few days the new mother was feeling overwhelmed and needed some time away. So she began taking some time for herself and lounging outside in the yard, and in the meantime Mabel took a special interest in the puppies. She quickly hopped over to them and sat on them like she would her eggs, keeping them warm.
The owners say Nettle was a bit startled to see the hen on her puppies, but realized Mabel wasn't a threat so she didn't seem to mind. If anything, they say the dog was glad to have someone helping her out. And although Mabel doesn't have any chicks of her own, they're hoping maybe someday Nettle will repay the favor and keep them warm for her.
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So will the puppies now grow up thinking they're chickens?
Meet Mabel, the one-year-old hen who loves babies--whether they're her own species or not. She lives inside with her family as a pet since she hurt her foot after it was stepped on by a horse, and she doesn't do well outside on her own.
When Nettle, the family dog, had a litter of puppies, after a few days the new mother was feeling overwhelmed and needed some time away. So she began taking some time for herself and lounging outside in the yard, and in the meantime Mabel took a special interest in the puppies. She quickly hopped over to them and sat on them like she would her eggs, keeping them warm.
The owners say Nettle was a bit startled to see the hen on her puppies, but realized Mabel wasn't a threat so she didn't seem to mind. If anything, they say the dog was glad to have someone helping her out. And although Mabel doesn't have any chicks of her own, they're hoping maybe someday Nettle will repay the favor and keep them warm for her.
Video at link