Do you keep pets in your garden?
Emmeline Westin
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
My friend grew up with chickens and said it was a really nice experience. Since she told me, I wanted to keep chickens, too (the project is on slight hold as I only have a balcony).
Do you keep pets or animals in your garden? It could be chicken, rabbits, dogs, bees... Photos are encouraged!
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Catherine Hounslow
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8 years agoI don't keep pets in my garden but this is Trev our toad who lives in one of the window recesses in our basement. We converted the basement last year and have tried moving him to the garden several times but he always returns straightaway. We put a dish of water in there some time ago and have just caught him taking a bath.
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