Herbert

pettits37876
By: pettits37876
Posted 09/04/12 • Last updated 09/04/12 • 3010 views • 66 comments

So, back in early June, this little guy showed up in our yard. We have no idea where he came from.

 

 

We didn't have a coop at first, so he was living in a patch of brush/trees where he felt safe.

 

He would follow us around the yard whenever we were outside. Eventually, he started letting us feed him cracked corn right from our hands. Then, one day he let my daughter pick him up.

 

So now he sleeps here at night (my daughters boyfriend built this coop for him.)

 

As you can see, he's very social as well.

 

 

 

He's started "singing" while I play guitar. He's fascinated with the noise. Herbert has made himself a part of our world and we're happy to have him around. I'm sure he's the first of many chickens to come.

 

At first, we thought he was a Dominique, but now, we're pretty sure he's a Barred/Plymouth Rock. He's a friendly little guy. As soon as he sees us outside, he's right there with us just hanging out wherever we are. Again, we have no idea where he came from, but we're so happy to have him around. 

Comments (66)

LoveChickens123 9/4/12 at 3:42am
so cute i wish i had a chicken like that
itsthelaw37801 9/12/12 at 10:33am
He is a barred rock and he's gorgeous. Nothing that good ever shows up at our house.
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tracylo09 9/14/12 at 10:13am
What a handsome young man he is, you are very lucky, he's lovely
StacyTN 9/14/12 at 10:15am
awww - he's beautiful & his heart must have lead him to your yard. Now, he needs a few ladies to keep him company : )
Amerraucana101 9/14/12 at 10:35am
Wow that is so cool. He is gorgeous.
Acefit411 9/14/12 at 10:39am
Very sweet!!! He chose you, and I would be very honored to have him living in my back yard :))
Love and happiness to you both :D
FowlmouthChick 9/14/12 at 10:45am
Herbert is great! I just LOVE stories like this. So glad he wandered into a yard that was happy to have him.
cutlerfam7 9/14/12 at 11:17am
That was so kind of you guys to take him in like that! Wonderful story!
malorymug 9/14/12 at 11:21am
Love the picture of him looking upside down at the guitar! Absolutely precious!
NebsFarm 9/14/12 at 11:22am
He is really a nice looking bird, love chickens. He probably needs a few girl friends though LOL The female Barr Rocks are wonderful. Love the breed. Very social, first to come greet me when I go out to collect eggs.
marajo 9/14/12 at 11:22am
Love your story!
NanaArizona 9/14/12 at 11:24am
LOVE this story!!! :)
HenFriend 9/14/12 at 12:11pm
Wow, he's so cute. Glad he picked a good home.
JennyBean 9/14/12 at 1:04pm
How adorable!! What a cool chicken. Looks like he found a great home. I loved this story and the photos. Thank you for sharing.
reallynewatthis 9/14/12 at 1:49pm
What a nice boy! I wonder where he wandered away from....
Whittni 9/14/12 at 2:29pm
Love this story! You should get him a hen :)
Yolk 9/14/12 at 3:09pm
Great story. Thanks for helping him/her out.
The Chickeneer 9/14/12 at 3:30pm
Thats a great story :) Now he probably wishes some hens would come out of nowhere too lol
penny7 9/14/12 at 4:00pm
What a lovely story. Herbert is adorable and so lucky to have such a wonderful family to look after him, what a happy bird! Thank you for posting your story. Lots of love and best wishes to you all xxx