Early in the season someone slowed down on the road
in front of the Farm and dumped out two small Bantam roosters. Confused
and disoriented, they stayed along the roadside for nearly a week
waiting for the return of their abandoners. Finally they tentatively
approaching our poultry barn. There, unfortunately, they were met with a
very hostile welcome and were repeatedly chased and bullied until they
retreated. With nowhere else to go, they settled in up in our
perennial sales area, entertaining customers with their crowing and
accepted handouts of cracked corn from anyone willing to supply it.
These tiny avian gentlemen, christened "Steve" & "Dave" by two widowed
customers in honor of their deceased husbands (!), worked their
way into the affections of staff & customers alike with their charm and
resilience. As the temperatures began to drop we were concerned for the
future of our "boys" since they couldn't possibly survive the winter
without shelter. We are happy to report that a kind couple who had taken
a shine to these two fine guys has given them a home where they will
enjoy the comfort and security of their very own poultry barn and
enclosed garden. Hurray!
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