Neglected Rooster

[MrsRevDr]

Every Day on my way into town I see a white cochin rooster on the side of the busy highway, I've seen him for months. I'm pretty sure he belongs to a trailer as I've seen him in their fenced in yard, either that or he jumps the fence to scratch around. I've seen no other chickens in the yard, I can't believe he hasn't got hit by a car. He looks healthy. Is it neglectful to leave him? I would feel bad if I drove by and saw that he had been hit by a car. I was thinking of knocking on the door of the trailer and offering to take him, or should I just mind my own business?

 

[wvchickenhouse]

I say knock on the door and just ask if it's theirs? Then ask if they want it? That's sad... he would probably have a better home with you

 

[GoldenSparrow]

wvchickenhouse
2x

he need to be taken care of and safe.

 

[MissChicken]

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I agree. If they don't want to let him go, at least make them aware of the dangers of him being near the highway....

 

[Chicken Frenzie]

Yes, ask if he's theirs. I mean, if it was, they're doing a really bad job of keeping him safe. But you could probably offer him a friendly home- safe, and lots of love!

 

[ChickInDelight]

Leave him be. He has apparently learned to survive while enjoying his freedom. Not everyone has the same standards for keeping animals.

Personally, I think a short life of roaming the world is better than a long life in a cage. Survival skiills passed down improve the line.

 

[aoxa]

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I agree.. Except on the note that the people live by a busy highway.. He could easily get hit by a car.. Or someone could swerve and get in an accident with someone in the opposite lane to avoid him.

Either way, I think he would be better where it is safer.

 

[Miyashi]

There are sick people out there who go out of their way to hit animals. I've seen it...it makes me ill.
You never know.
I'd say it's worth trying!
I'd definitely go ask about him.

 

[seminolewind]

If it was me, and the roo was off their property, I would just take him. Yes I would. Obviously they don't care if he dies.

 

[pgpoultry]

I'd probably just take him, too.....and then get a tremendous ear bashing at home as I already have 8 roosters.