Wednesday, September 7, 2016

A new roo in town

(Arizona, my Golden Cuckoo Maran rooster)

    The unfortunate passing of my first rooster, Aztec, coincided with my mother-in-law needing to re-home her rooster. Arizona is a beautiful 18-month old Golden Cuckoo Maran, one who I've fawned over since she got him. I was happy to take him, along with his two girlfriends, who we've decided to name Xena and Gabriella. All three are purebred Golden Cuckoo Marans, and the girls lay lovely dark terracotta eggs.
    My ladies had never seen anything like Arizona, who is huge and handsome. They took to him immediately, and the flocks merged without a single issue. Arizona has dethroned King Midas' Silver, but he has not been violent towards him. I suspect Silver might one day challenge him for control, but for now, everyone is getting along great.

(Xena, my Golden Cuckoo Maran hen)



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