A BOY AND HIS CHICKEN

Early in our farm days here at Shilo Ridge Ranch, Tookie befriended and raised a baby chicken.  Tookie has amazing power over chickens and most farm pets.  He worked with his chicken, Fang daily until he had him doing tricks.  Fang would come to Tookie when called, would walk up his arm, and as you see sit on his shoulder.  Fang could also walk across bridges that Tookie would make for him, roll over, and jump up and down.

Tookie and that pet chicken Fang were the best of friends but I did have a problem with him wanting to have Fang sleep with him.  We did put a bird gage in his room where Fang could stay at night.  This seem to work well until Fang learned how to get out.  I know this because when, I came in late one night to check on Tookie, Fang was sleep next to his head and both seem to be very happy.  We did find out the Fang would take a bath so it was not so bad having a house broke chicken, more then I can say for the dog. 

Fang past away about year and half ago.  Tookie has not picked another chicken to date because he really missed his little fang.  Today he has many dogs which keeps him busy working and playing with them.  Morgan on the other hand can not stand chickens, cows, or any other farm pet.  She does work the horses and does very well.