Deb and Ian used to run a B&B near picturesque Loch Lomond. Now they’re off to do the same in France’s delightful Dordogne region. They had quite the menagerie in Scotland: three Cairn Terriers, three rabbits, a chinchilla, alpacas, horses and hens.
All the pets are making the move apart from the hens. Deb was sad not to take them to France, but felt that leaving them behind — however reluctantly — was the right decision. She told us:
“Blood tests etc would be a lot for the girls to go through when I know they will be well looked after by the new owners, and much happier on their home turf.”
Her only concern now is that the alpacas will now have nothing to do, as they used to guard the hens from the foxes!
The alpacas and horses are travelling separately, while the dogs, rabbits and chinchilla travel with Animalcouriers on a dedicated trip. Courier Mike collected them in Scotland and home boarded them for the night; Courier Valerie took over the rest of the way to France.
Cairn Terriers Freddie, Archie and Davey…
…making themselves completely at home at Courier Mike’s
Beautiful bunnies Caitlin, Bones and Kirk
Cheeky chinchilla Dotty
Oh maybe I can be a guest of their b&b in dordogne? That would be great! and this land needs some terriers that’s for sure :o)
Everywhere needs terriers! We’re sure you would be very welcome there Easy.
Good decision leaving the hens behind…..they’ll be just fine! What a great thing to move from one beautiful location running a B&B to another.
Hugs, Pam and Sam
Yes, the hens are probably very happy to stay where they know. Not a bad exchange, is it!
You certainly do handle a wide variety of animal pals!!
It’s fun having such variety!
Have a safe journey.
Thanks Jovina.
We would enjoy staying with them in France but Loch Lomond would have been even better.
Yes, Loch Lomond is a rather fine place but we’re sure they’ll love France too.
Yes, the hens are probably best left on their own turf, although I fully understand not wanting to leave them behind. Alpacas guarding chickens…that is a new one to me! I am used to seeing them in with sheep and goats here.
Safe travels to all your beautiful passengers! 🙂
Wonder if the chickens will miss the Alpacas?
I would love to have seen a video of the Alpacas bodyguarding the chickens
We’d love to see one too.
A very mixed bag in this load. I think the hens will be very happy to stay in Scotland.
Yes, the chickens are probably very happy with Scotland.
So that’s a chinchilla. I’d never even seen a picture of one before.
They’re cute little things.
It’s so awesome seeing these little beauties so at home at Courier Mike’s home. They clearly know they are loved and taken well care of. 😀
The bunnies are so adorable and Dotty is just so cute! 😀
I can see they had lots of fun travelling with you all AC. Wonderful that you all care so much for these little darlings. 😀