Nugget - I wish you the best of luck. I know what you mean about being worried about him yet will miss him if he is gone. We had to rehome my rooster named Nugget and I have missed him ever since. In our latest batch of babies we ended up accidentally getting another roo. He is a buff orp. He is almost 16 weeks old now and still has no idea that he is a roo. I have been faithful about each family member holding him at least once through out the day. I am hoping this will make a big difference and we will be able to keep him. He hasn't even started to crow yet. I really miss that sound!!