A good end to a bad roo

[lovebabychicks]

We used to have a rooster when I was growing up that would attack us. I am glad you were not hurt. Roosters scare me. I just got assorted Bantams from TSC. I am afraid some will be roosters too so I will just have to see how they act. You did the right thing. It probably still scared your daughter but at least he can't attack her now.

 

[Lbrad7]

Great job!

Aggressive roos will not change..they may calm down for a short period but they will be back to their old ways in time. I'm glad you were able to keep him off your kid. I hope others will pay heed to your post and handle the situation as you did. (well, maybe before it comes to the point of your situation)

 

[Magpie31]

Meal and revenge...all in one.

I think I am slightly glad that my town will not let me have roosters. (Admittedly, I don't have any chickens yet...I am the sort who must research everything to death)

 

[nuttyredhead]

Good For you! Whereabouts in Nh are you?

 

[aggie9296]

Sounds like he got what was coming!

 

[CMV]

All I have to say after this whole thing is "Thank you L.L. Bean for making such tough pants." I was wearing a pair of ancient rip-stop canvas pants from them, and all I have to show after such a brutal assault are several bruises and a small gouge in my leg (the initial strike). If I had been just wearing my normal clothes, that roo would have ripped my leg apart. I have never experienced such a zealous attack from any animal that I have cared for, ever. I am still stunned.

Thanks for the commiseration and support everyone. I know I did the right thing and probably should have done it sooner.

 

[bgelber]

Good for you and please share the recipe

 

[CMV]

Browning the bacon, chicken and vegetables briefly before adding them to the crock pot creates deep rich flavors in both the chicken and sauce. After the brief sauté, the crock pot does all the work. Serve with a crusty baguette or couscous. Ingredients:

1 unruly rooster
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 slices bacon, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil, divided (I just used the bacon grease)
3 carrots, chopped
2 medium Vidalia onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken broth/stock
3 cups red wine (I used Pinot Noir)
2 large sprigs thyme (fresh from the garden)

Arrange chicken on a large sheet of waxed paper. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly coat chicken all over with flour and set aside.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until golden and just crisp, 3 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside. Discard drippings and wipe out skillet. Melt 2 tablespoons butter (or heat oil, if using) in same skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned all over, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a large plate as done and set aside.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter or oil in same skillet. Add carrots, onions, garlic and salt and cook until vegetables just begin to soften.

(I actually cheated and sauteed everything in the bacon grease. Calorific? Yes. Bad for your heart? Indubitably. Delicious? You know it!)

Transfer vegetables and broth to crock pot. Arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle bacon over chicken. Add wine and thyme sprigs. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.

Great recipe and tastes even better the second day. I love left-overs.

 

[TeamChaos]

For all the tears and hand wringing I've done prior to dispatching a rooster, nothing beats the sense of relief when the deed is done and the balance shifts... and when you can contemplate that on a full stomach, even better.

 

[MobyQuail]

Luke13:34 :

Does the recipe for Coq au Vin include beating the bird to tenderize it?