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Rooster refuge

on August 6, 2012

This is Malay who was ‘born’ under a shed here some months ago, and raised by two mothers. Both mothers and the other little chick were killed by that rotten fox but Malay has thrived. He is so strong (look at those legs!)

Now that he is a teenager, he is wondering if perhaps he could flirt with our new hens. So far, I have said no to his request.

No-name (on the left) and New kid (on the right) have also asked to be introduced to the new hens.

I think I should let Malay into the chookyard first because, despite the fact that he is the most ferocious looking of the four roosters, he is a gentle soul and loves a cuddle.

I have told Tina Turner that, until he stops attacking me all the time, he is not allowed to meet the hens. So far, this seems to be working as he did not attack me this morning when I fed the gang.


48 responses to “Rooster refuge

  1. terry1954 says:

    he is so beautiful with those black markings, i think i m in love……………….lol love all of your photos you take. makes me feel like i am there with you

  2. bulldogsturf says:

    Managing so many men…!!!!!

  3. Malay doesn’t even look like a rooster…he looks like some alien rock star chicken! Don’t get me wrong he’s beautiful, but I have never seen anything like it!

    • jmgoyder says:

      Alien rock star – ha! Yes he is definitely different and beautiful. The strangest thing is that his mother (who looked just like him but a bit smaller) was given to me free with a couple of bantam purchases.

      • ummm (stupid city girl question coming up) what are bantam purchases?

      • jmgoyder says:

        Don’t worry – I didn’t know either – little chickens is what I think it means and these two were so sweet but couldn’t fly so got killed by the fox. Many posts ago I talked about them – I will try to find an old pic. I have learned since then to NOT get anything that cannot fly. I learned the hard way.

  4. Tina Turner is so well named! Who cares about a small thing like gender confusion?

  5. pixilated2 says:

    Lovin’ this! You are so funny! 😉 I still think you either need more chickens or less roosters. But so long as the hennies are behind the safety fence then they should be safe from too much attention. Beautiful poultry, Julie! ~ Lynda

  6. Those poor hens – what a lot of expectations are building on the other side of the wire! Do look forward to hearing which chap gets to meet them first.

    • jmgoyder says:

      It’s too rainy and dismal today – I will wait until the sun shines to do the introductions. Anyway all the roosters are now roosting in their tree for the night!

  7. Malay is handsome — and coming from me that is saying something — you have given me a better appreciation for those of the fowl persuasion

  8. Louise G. says:

    I think Malay is gorgeous! love the pics and the story!

  9. viveka says:

    Tina Turner …. you can see he has an attitude – cocky !!!! Beautiful rooster – Malay has really strong legs, it shows more second last photo – … you have some handsome men around you. Love the post about the animal life around you. Thank you so much.

  10. Robyn Lee says:

    Tina Turner has such an attitude about him!!! 🙂

  11. I think they are all gorgeous!

  12. Rhonda says:

    nope…not gonna say it. will not contribute to the deliquency of minors any longer. but d_ _ _ m those are some f_ _ _ _ _ g good looking c _ _ ks you got there Jules. As a long time lover of
    c _ _ ks, must say I’m jealous. Never thought I’d say this, but Tina Turner turns me o_!
    hehe

    (aren’t you glad I usually wait until your regulars comment?)

  13. I think Malay would really be pissed off if the new guys got to meet the hens before he does since he has been there longer…………

  14. bluebee says:

    Ah, yes, let him have a cuddle, haha

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