Bragging on my rooster

[mossyoakpro]

So yesterday I had a stray dog show up with bad intentions....I live in the country so he had to come from a long ways. Anyway, I hear a commotion outside and go out to 1 dead hen and feathers everywhere. I did not take anything to defend the flock but my new to me rooster was fighting and defending the flock the best he knew how. I intervened just as the interloper grabbed Bob in his mouth...He dropped him once I arrived and fled. I figured Bob was done for as he ran under the bushes and collapsed. Fast forward about 3 hours...I was honestly thinking I was going to have to put him out of his misery but he was standing up and was somewhat alert so I left him alone....another 2 hours goes by and he's out from under the bushes and eating and drinking!! He looks pretty rough and limping around but he was crowing this morning!! I left them locked up today so that maybe he can recover some. To sum it up....a rooster in a free range flock is invaluable!! Without Bob I feel certain that a lot more of my flock would have been killed. Everyone hug your rooster today!!

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Bob sounds like a great rooster! I’m so glad he survived!

 

[wrathsfarm]

Give Bob some extra treats. A can of tuna for some special love and protein would help the healing/trauma a bit.

I would worry about the stray coming back and think about calling animal control to come trap and remove or at least ask them if you can trap it and they can come remove it.

 

[Squawkers]

Gooooo Bob!!!!

 

[FrostRanger]

Good job Bob! I'd track down that stray as he will indeed probably be back. It's possible he's a stray, however given you're in a rural area he may have been dumped by someone

 

[mossyoakpro]

Give Bob some extra treats. A can of tuna for some special love and protein would help the healing/trauma a bit.

I would worry about the stray coming back and think about calling animal control to come trap and remove or at least ask them if you can trap it and they can come remove it.

We are in a very rural area so the "animal control" is me! I will handle it if he decides to return.

 

[mossyoakpro]

Good job Bob! I'd track down that stray as he will indeed probably be back. It's possible he's a stray, however given you're in a rural area he may have been dumped by someone

I'm working on it...all of my neighbors have been notified and are looking for him.

 

[SkyAJK]

Bob is the best!!! Good on Bob, give him some great treat please.

Share a photo of Bob?

 

[mossyoakpro]

Bob is the best!!! Good on Bob, give him some great treat please.

Share a photo of Bob?

Here he is...I waited until all of his tail feathers grew back after the attack. He still has a slight limp but that's going to stay with him the rest of his life I suppose. He has truly become a great protector and up to this point has become the best rooster I have ever had. He has actually gotten more social with me since the attack....guess maybe he remembers I saved his life. He will eat out of my hand on occasion now where he used to avoid me.

 

[SkyAJK]

Here he is...I waited until all of his tail feathers grew back after the attack. He still has a slight limp but that's going to stay with him the rest of his life I suppose. He has truly become a great protector and up to this point has become the best rooster I have ever had. He has actually gotten more social with me since the attack....guess maybe he remembers I saved his life. He will eat out of my hand on occasion now where he used to avoid me.

Bob is very handsome. I think there is a bond is building between you and Bob. Eating out of your hand is a sign that he likes and trust you.
I wish Bob all good health, a good long life and lot of love from his flock and his human family. I want to give Bob a big hug.