What was so different about this morning from the other mornings? Otis is gone!
Otis, the comical, goofy, noisy, mean rooster is gone! Every morning when I’m out watering, Otis is chasing the hens, trying to do what roosters do, and he’s so much bigger than my two little hens, Louise and Tiffany. He would grab their heads with his pointy beak and throw them to the ground, then he’d spit out a mouth full of feathers. When he was done with the hens, he’d start chasing the other roosters, Roscoe and Thelma. I know . . Thelma needs a name change. I so didn’t want to get rid of Otis because he’s so entertaining.
But my sweet little hens were so scared of him. Louise always had one eye on Otis and she would run as fast as she could from him but he’s so big and has those huge, feathery feet, and he always caught up to her.
Vince had been telling me that someone from work who has 6 full size hens and no rooster, that she would take Otis. Yesterday morning I told Vince . . Otis really needs to go before he hurts Louise or Tiffany. Did I mention that he never stops crowing? Vince called shortly after getting to work to tell me they were coming at lunch to get Otis.
They did and Otis is gone. He’ll have a good home with them . . they’re real sweet and gentle with him and they love their chickens. Otis will have his work cut out for him with 6 full size hens. And since they aren’t used to having a rooster around, Otis may get a taste of his own medicine and may find himself running from mean hens!
It’s so quiet outside. The Dominique roosters crow occasionally but not non-stop. Here’s the video of part of Vince catching Otis. He did catch him and there were no injuries .. none to Vince or to Otis.
Janet says
I’m glad you were able to find a home for Otis.It will be interesting to hear how he does in his new environment. How is Speck feeling? I hope he’s improving.
Ranch Wife says
LOL! Never a dull moment around y’all’s place!
Ranch Wife says
Oops! Hit the button too soon! I’m glad that no animals or husbands were harmed in the making of this video. I think Vince could have a second career as a Chicken Wrangler! Checking in on Speck too…read that he hasn’t been feeling well. Hope he’s back to his rowdy ways as head of ranch security.
Pam in KC says
A butterfly or fishing net might have been useful.
Vivian Oaks says
First email I looked at this morning….Oh, that was a riot, watching poor Otis, trying his best to get away! Thanks for the first smile of my Saturday!! 🙂
Trish says
Oh my! I thought Otis had been snatched by some critter! I’m glad that was not the case. I have been sharing your chicken tales with my Mom, she loves hearing them. She grew up on a farm and your stories just tickle her so much!! I had to share the video of Vince trying to catch Otis. Oh we laughed and laughed!! Thank you so much for bringing this joy to our lives. Hugs!!
Helen B. Ellen says
Like Trish, when I started reading your post I thought that a fox, a cougar, a leopard, a lion, a bear or a hawk got him…glad to read he has a new home and won’t be the bully at your place anymore. He should be happy there once he gets his roost (harem) in order!
Vince is such a good guy…he lets you take video of him struggling to catch an ornery rooster! lol
I too was wondering how Speck is doing. Never good to have your baby not feeling well.
Hugs and have a great weekend.
Penny Holliday says
Oh, Judy that was a hoot! As usual you’ve added to my day including a video of Vince chasing Otis! Vince is such a good sport! Thanks! It has been just too hot here in so CA the last few days so I’m staying inside to cont my own quiltathon! Hope you now enjoy peace & quiet & have a great wkend!
Penny in so CA
Madame Tut says
Great portrait of Otis at the top of the entry! He’s a handsome guy…
pdudgeon says
Judy, your chickens are amazing. i never knew that they could be such comical animals.
Donna F says
You should put that on Americas Funniest Videos. That is hilarious!! Gotta love the Rooster Wrangler!
Jojo says
So glad Otis found a new home! Lucky, lucky rooster!!!! Wish our Sir Duke had been that lucky – I still miss my sweet boy.
Jan Baethke says
Oh, Judy…Do you hear us laughing all the way from Northern Minnesota? It was so nice that you offered to help Vince!!!
Rebecca says
I’m so glad you found a home for him! I know he was a nuisance, but didn’t need the axe.