Kramer (04-19-2014 to 07-16-2014)
Kramer was a special little guy. We lost him today, don't know how but that's not what I want to get into. I'd just like to say a few words about him and how special he was.
Kramer was our "mystery chick" from Murray McMurray. What a wonderful surprise he was. We identified him as a White Crested Black Polish by his unusual and very handsome head. He came to us along with 15 little girls and was our only rooster. All of our other birds are named after our friends but with a hair-do like his, how could we name him anything but Kramer after one of our Jerry Seinfield characters?
When Kramer's head feathers started growing out, the girls found way too much delight in pulling them out so Kramer got his very own bachelor pad (adjoined to the girls but protected by 2"x4" wire).
He was such a happy little guy, always singing. His voice was just starting to change and for the past week he was practicing a croaky crow which always got a lot of attention from the girls and us.
Kramer's favorite food was blueberries. I'd sneak them to him when the girls weren't looking as our bushes aren't producing enough for all of the chickens plus us.
He was easily startled due to his big head feathers and didn't really appreciate a giant hand reaching in to pick him up but once held securely in my arms, he would snuggle and sing.
My husband and I are going to miss our little guy. He was a special bird in a lot of ways. He was loved for his quirky nature and handsomeness. We hadn't ever planned on getting him so he was a special gift. Even the girls seem to be missing him, they all went back into the coop after we found him and have been very quiet.
I guess when you have animals, you have to expect some losses but when a chicken is not "just a chicken", it still hurts.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Kramer was a special little guy. We lost him today, don't know how but that's not what I want to get into. I'd just like to say a few words about him and how special he was.
Kramer was our "mystery chick" from Murray McMurray. What a wonderful surprise he was. We identified him as a White Crested Black Polish by his unusual and very handsome head. He came to us along with 15 little girls and was our only rooster. All of our other birds are named after our friends but with a hair-do like his, how could we name him anything but Kramer after one of our Jerry Seinfield characters?
When Kramer's head feathers started growing out, the girls found way too much delight in pulling them out so Kramer got his very own bachelor pad (adjoined to the girls but protected by 2"x4" wire).
He was such a happy little guy, always singing. His voice was just starting to change and for the past week he was practicing a croaky crow which always got a lot of attention from the girls and us.
Kramer's favorite food was blueberries. I'd sneak them to him when the girls weren't looking as our bushes aren't producing enough for all of the chickens plus us.
He was easily startled due to his big head feathers and didn't really appreciate a giant hand reaching in to pick him up but once held securely in my arms, he would snuggle and sing.
My husband and I are going to miss our little guy. He was a special bird in a lot of ways. He was loved for his quirky nature and handsomeness. We hadn't ever planned on getting him so he was a special gift. Even the girls seem to be missing him, they all went back into the coop after we found him and have been very quiet.
I guess when you have animals, you have to expect some losses but when a chicken is not "just a chicken", it still hurts.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
sounds like he was a special little guy and found his way into your hearts. I am sure he had a good life with you and getting spoiled with blueberries, even if it unfortunately wound up short.
