Give that rooster a prize!

[rocketdog]

So yesterday, as I was dealing with Christmas decorations, I heard a ruckus in the yard. I looked out the kitchen window, and saw several of my chickens running toward the house, panicked. I scanned the field for a predator, but couldn't see any. Then my "Lucky Roo" went flying across the driveway with his hackles up, looking absolutely majestic. I rushed outside, and saw my rooster fending off a hawk that was attempting to abscond with one of my babies (3 months old). I'm not sure if the hawk took off because I was approaching, or the rooster had actually defeated it, but I was so proud of my boy, and ecstatic that he protected the baby, even though she is actually not one of his "girls", yet. I had never witnessed anything like this...so impressive! I scooped up the little girl and took her inside to calm her down and check for damage. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

 

[centrarchid]

Yes, although no contact seen between rooster and hawk, all display even though rooster more than willing to carry fight into actual contact. I suspect more common than we think but everything happens very fast and most attacks occur when we are not watching.

 

[sourland]

I have witnessed the same activity.

 

[123RedBeard]

That's GREAT!

Never actually seen it before ... what breed is your "Lucky Roo"?

 

[rocketdog]

I've always thought he was a Dominique, but he doesn't have a rose comb, so does that mean he's a barred Rock?

 

[Naser]

That's GREAT!

Never actually seen it before ... what breed is your "Lucky Roo"?

X2

 

[RedJungleFowl]

Show us a picture

 

[rocketdog]

Here is a pic of my Lucky Roo. He got his name because he was attacked by a dog last summer when he was only about 4 months old, and survived. My gold laced wyandotte was not so fortunate. Now it seems he has cheated death once again, and saved one of my girls in the process!

 

[EagleEyes]

What an awesome thing to see. I don't have a rooster but can picture it.
Of course you gave him a treat for that! You know he deserves it.

 

[rocketdog]

My babies get treats every day! I get scraps from a local restaurant. They especially enjoy spaghetti noodles, they think they have a worm, and will chase each other for it! But they are pasture raised, so they eat whatever they find, also layer crumbles are available at all times, and I supplement with scratch grains. What breed does he look like to you?