Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Eckerd: The Fathers Day Rooster

We couldn't help but get this little guy on Saturday. We were at the feed store - innocently buying a few random items when WHAMO JL spotted him. A poor little rescue rooster.

The story that went along with him pulled at our heart-strings. Apparently his fellow roosters at his old home would pick on him because he was smaller than the rest and so beautiful. So, he had to find a new home. We couldn't refuse, so they boxed him up and we took him home. :)

JL named him before we had made it back to the ranch. Not sure where the name came from - JL says Eckerd whispered it to him. So, there ya go.


He's currently in the hen house. When the chicks get big enough to be moved outside, we'll have to find Eckerd a new spot. But for now he is settling in nicely. He crowed for the first time yesterday evening. It was awesome.


He's like an attraction right now. I could sit outside for hours and just watch him move around. He's got quite a personality on him!

2 comments:

mdm said...

Love that Rooster and his name is perfect! How fun for JL to get his very own rooster for Father's Day!!!! And what get entertainment for you and the Kids!!!!

Kelly said...

Cockadoodle doo!!! Congratulations on your new arrival. He's a beauty, indeed.