Chicken Shirl Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Wow! What a handsome fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Very beautiful indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Wow! He is lovely, what breed is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 He is very handsome indeed, and the cockeral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 What a handsome chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I agree with the others he is a very handsome chap. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Wow...Sir Minky is very handsome and a fantastic age too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayleybug Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 he is very handsome, and he looks so sprightly for 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Made me want a cockerel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I didnt realise either, I knew he wasnt a youngster of course - I thought he is about five! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Very handsome cockerel! What an age too I've been keeping any 'pretty' looking feathers from my hens too x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 What a stunning chap, can't believe he's nearly 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Incredible! Is Sir Minky our oldest forum chook do you think? He certainly is a very handsome chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
