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Saturday, April 14, 2018

I'll Miss Him

The neighbor's beagles escaped today. They came to the house and killed my small Sebright Bantam rooster. He, like most roosters, protected the chickens, which led to his demise. He probably attacked the enemy, paid the price for his efforts, and the hens were spared.

I'll miss his early morning crowing, and his effort to stay close, while I was outside.


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10 comments:

  1. Ed BonderenkaApril 15, 2018 at 4:55 PM

    Sorry for your loss.

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  2. JessApril 16, 2018 at 6:21 AM

    Thanks, Ed. I was fond of the little fellow. We raised him from a young chick, and he was a joy to have around.

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  3. AnonymousApril 16, 2018 at 5:44 PM

    sorry man. losing critters can really do a number on your feelings.

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    1. JessApril 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM

      It did. I wasn't expecting that, and I don't think my neighbor completely understands his responsibility in keeping his animals contained.

      Time will tell.

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  4. DaBladeApril 19, 2018 at 4:54 AM

    That stinks. Not that it will level the scales, but your confused neighbor needs to pay up.

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    1. JessApril 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM

      Roosters are generally free. If they're good stock, they're priceless. If not, they're given away, and many end up in the pot.

      The rooster was free, and priceless. I doubt my neighbor has the mental capacitance to understand the uniqueness.

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  5. Janie JonesApril 19, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    I was saddened and sorry to read about the loss of your rooster. Accidents will happen, but it sucks your neighbor doesn't sound like he takes proper responsibility for his dog's actions or concern over his negligence in monitoring them.

    Leif tried to keep chickens the first year or two he had his farm. Although the effort and the expense was a hassle, he had some that were quite friendly (the hens more so than the roosters), and I was always saddened when he lost any. If I am ever persuaded to move back out of town I think I'd like to put up with that hassle again. I rather miss watching the little buggers waddle around the yard.

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    1. JessApril 20, 2018 at 5:04 PM

      I've grown quite attached to my chickens. Some I can walk up to, and they'll let me pick them up.

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  6. Glen FilthieApril 20, 2018 at 8:37 AM

    Bantams are the best. The little roosters are fearless and regard anything under 1200 lbs. as fair game.

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  7. JessApril 20, 2018 at 5:05 PM

    I think mine would have bowed up to a freight train. His bravery was his downfall.

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