R.I.P. Abraham

[Abetheroo]

Two days ago my Abraham went down protecting his flock. A barred owl got him. Odd thing is, it happened during the day. We buried him under our magnolia tree. I'm now wondering how I'm gonna find homes for 4 roosters because I know I'll never want to use them for meat. Do you get attached too?

 

[Lucia123]

Thank you for the information and advice!

 

[Birdsong 82]

I think many people have that problem. Not realizing how attached we would become to our tiny raptors. I'm so sorry you lost your boy. A good Roo steals our heart just as much as it does the hens Unfortunately It's hard to find a home For roosters. You could post them on rehoming thread on the site ,or Craigslist
Ive been wanting a roo for my new flock (miss having a roo) and I would be happy to take one but I'm sure chances are you don't live in Va

 

[Abetheroo]

Thank you ❤. Yeah I'm at far south end of Georgia. Quite a ways away sadly.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

I am sorry for your loss

 

[Araucana Nest]

So sorry for your loss. Most of us have felt the pain of loss of one or more at one time. I get overly attached to many but there are no guarantees in life... It's hard to let go but it's something we have to deal with with.

I'm in north Florida - not too far from you - and have Barred Owls. They raise their young overhead. Seeing the babies grow up brings me a lot of joy. For that reason I haven't clear cut my property which means my free ranging chickens have aerial predators to deal with (and hawks too). So I don't let them free range until they are about four months old and too big for the birds to steal. I also have dogs free range with them and crows....

 

[Callender Girl]

I am so sorry you lost your sweet-faced roo, and I totally understand why you are heartbroken. Be proud of your little man for doing his job and keep him in your heart.

I hope you find good homes for your other boys.