2009 Omlet cube and run for sale

[Chicken Shirl]

Gloomy day in Tenerife. So thought I would update those of you who know me......Sir Minky my gorgeous cockerel is now three months into year ten. His tail feathers get shorter every year.....I always keep them..( Crazy or what)

 

He has all his new feathers after this years molt so is looking very beautiful at the moment.

 

 

[Olly]

Wow! What a handsome fella.

[surf_space]

Very beautiful indeed!

[zakjon-98]

Wow! He is lovely, what breed is he?

[Luvachicken]

He is very handsome indeed, and the cockeral

[superkitty]

What a handsome chap!

[Chicken Shirl]

Sorry, I can't tell you what breed he is Zakjon-98. He came from a flock of wild hens here in Tenerife...A friend found him and gave him to me when he was a tiny chick...He is a very gentle bird and gorgeous with his girls they all love him.

[Purplemaniacs]

I agree with the others he is a very handsome chap.

 

Chrissie

[Cheeky Chooky]

Wow...Sir Minky is very handsome and a fantastic age too!

[Hayleybug]

he is very handsome, and he looks so sprightly for 10!

[counturchickens]

Made me want a cockerel!

[Redwing]

Look at the size of those spurs

 

I always think Minky's comb is quite amazing, no way in the world could you set out to get a comb quite like that on a cockerel and actually manage it, its so straight and perfect especially given that most of it isnt actually attached to his head!

 

I wish my Wyandottes were beautifully balanced like that, Minky has the same amount of body in front of and behind his legs - perfectly balanced

 

And he has such a lovely character too, always looking out for his ladies

 

Strangely your OH looks like my boss!

[chick wiggle]

Wierd that Tash!

You know i have always had a soft spot for Sir Minky! But i had no idea he was 10!!! Wow! he is as stunning as ever

[Redwing]

I didnt realise either, I knew he wasnt a youngster of course - I thought he is about five!

[mimi5]

Wow what a guy!! I do hope my georgous cockerel Mr Monty lives to such an age so handsomely!!!! You must take very good care of him!!! I guess the climate helps too!!

[Mrs_B]

Very handsome cockerel! What an age too

 

I've been keeping any 'pretty' looking feathers from my hens too

 

x

[Chicken Shirl]

Tasha......I always think Minky and Dave look alike Tasha. They say we start to look like our animals. Not noticed any feathers on our Dave yet though.

 

Thank you for your kind comments.I had now idea he was all those things you said Tasha.....Blimey!

 

Your right about the climate guys....I'm sure it has helped sleeping outdoors under the stars in a tree.

 

A young friend of mine has made me a dreamcatcher with feathers from my chooks that have passed on. It has the spur that broke off Minky's leg last year on it as well.....The new one started growing almost straight away. The dreamcatcher is beautiful and my precious chickens are always with me.

[WitchHazel]

What a stunning chap, can't believe he's nearly 10

[sandyhas3chucks]

Gorgeous

[Space Chick]

Having been fortunate enough to fuss him in the flesh I can confirm he is every bit as gorgeous as he looks in the photos and is a real gentle gentleman

 

Shirl, you have every right to be proud

[Lavenders_Blue]

Incredible! Is Sir Minky our oldest forum chook do you think? He certainly is a very handsome chap!