I finally spoke to the vet about Dougie.
In a nutshell (no pun intended)...we can't get him neutered until he is 18 months old. And as we have three girls (one being his mum)...we won't be able to keep him as he will be sexually active long before then. I am gutted. Totally. He is just over six weeks old. And he will probably need to leave us when he is around 6-8 months old. In the meantime...he continues to amuse... He comes when he is called...rushing over to nibble my hair. I've also discovered if I tickle his tum he lies down. Today was one of those days when I wish I'd had my phone on me... Minky (mum) was sitting quietly (or cushing) when Dougie climbed right up on her back. She panicked and stood up. With Dougie still in-situ. Until he fell off. I shall be spending the next few days with camera at the ready just in case he does it again. I don't think the chickens will be too sorry to see the back of him. When he has his mad half hour he chases the hens round the paddock - blocking them in the top corner. But I am not looking forward to separating from his mum. I imagine we'll have a few tough days when he goes. Me and Minky can sit and cry together in a corner.
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