Some people have lap dogs to affectionately cuddle, or maybe a cat, but us... well, we have a Sizzle chicken named Fluffy. This is the most peculiar animal we have ever encountered. When you think of a bird, you don't really picture them coming up to you, expecting to be petted, or following you around the yard just to see what you are doing. Fluffy does. Most birds are skittish, cautious, or even down-right scared of the slightest move you make. Not Fluffy.
We were informed recently that Fluffy is a Roo (rooster). He has feathers on his feet and a bright blue dot just behind his eyes. He gets to go outside occasionally to get some sun, and he loves just scratching in total freedom in front of the other chickens. It is funny watching him walk around the outside of the chicken coupe, taunting the other chickens as if saying "Look at me!" Little does he know that he would be plucked instantly if we ever let him inside of the coupe.
Fluffy is more than just another egg producing chicken here at the farm. We view him as almost a mascot. The kids love him. Melissa loves him. Alex is getting used to the idea that we can't fry him. Newport Oaks just wouldn't be the same without our fluffy, feathery friend.
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