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I am slowly learning to love the new (neighbor's) rooster. He is mostly white, with some gold across his shoulders and back. I am calling him Gandolf. I have had some concerns about my resident BCM rooster hurting Gandolf. The two are not equally matched with the BCM cock being the much larger and heavier of the two.
Yesterday, I was watching the flock interactions, looking for any problems. Gandolf was with his hens on top of the hill when the bantam rooster came to challenge him. I was only mildly concerned for the bantam. He is feisty, and fast. He got the 'short' end of the confrontation and ran off. Gandolf was gracious enough to let him.
Greg (Gregory Peck-BCM) was down the hill near the stream. He listened to Gandolf crowing out of victory several times, and couldn't let it go. He started up the hill to confront Gandolf. About half way, he broke into a run and lowered his head. Gandolf saw this and ran to meet him, head on. I watched as they collided. Both raised his head and hit the other with his chest, flinging feet and spurs in the process. Both were knocked back from the force, but as soon as Gandolf's feet hit the ground, he vaulted back into the air and landed on Greg's head. Greg, having not yet fully regained his balance from the collision, hit the ground with Gandolf straddle his neck. Greg, being bigger and stronger, stood up, spilling Gandolf to the side. Gandolf struck his most threatening pose, with head low and hackles flared like a frilled lizard. Greg decided on a change of strategy and performed a tactical retreat, blending into the flock of hens for concealment.
I'm not worried about Gandolf, anymore.
Oh, and the little lost hen from Sunday night, was on the roost with her flock at bedtime last night.
Yesterday, I was watching the flock interactions, looking for any problems. Gandolf was with his hens on top of the hill when the bantam rooster came to challenge him. I was only mildly concerned for the bantam. He is feisty, and fast. He got the 'short' end of the confrontation and ran off. Gandolf was gracious enough to let him.
Greg (Gregory Peck-BCM) was down the hill near the stream. He listened to Gandolf crowing out of victory several times, and couldn't let it go. He started up the hill to confront Gandolf. About half way, he broke into a run and lowered his head. Gandolf saw this and ran to meet him, head on. I watched as they collided. Both raised his head and hit the other with his chest, flinging feet and spurs in the process. Both were knocked back from the force, but as soon as Gandolf's feet hit the ground, he vaulted back into the air and landed on Greg's head. Greg, having not yet fully regained his balance from the collision, hit the ground with Gandolf straddle his neck. Greg, being bigger and stronger, stood up, spilling Gandolf to the side. Gandolf struck his most threatening pose, with head low and hackles flared like a frilled lizard. Greg decided on a change of strategy and performed a tactical retreat, blending into the flock of hens for concealment.
I'm not worried about Gandolf, anymore.
Oh, and the little lost hen from Sunday night, was on the roost with her flock at bedtime last night.
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I am really enjoying traveling. Right now, it is mostly within the US although DH is thinking of hitting the Calgary area probably next year since we have the two weddings this year. I absolutely love the red rocks of southern Utah and northern Arizona. SCG and I are already planning this year's trip to the Kanab area. Can't wait for that trip! 
e My boss and his wife have a trip planned to Jamaica in March and I have to admit, I am completely jealous of their trip. I think it is time to get my passport! 
Close to Lake Powel. Used to love love going to Lake Powel. You two could get a house boats and travel around on the lake. It's gorgeous too, you can stop anywhere and do some hiking. Then, sleep on the boat at night. 
