He was our Columbian Wyandotte rooster that we got as a chick in the spring of 2022. Here he is that October.
Columbian Wyandotte rooster 10/22
I decided to spare him from butchering in November 2022. The following March I put this photo of him in the blog and asked for name suggestions. Our friend Tommy suggested the name Rodney, and it stuck.
Unnamed Columbian Wyandotte 3/23
The next month he was beat up in a fight with our rooster Big Orange, but he recovered.
Beat up Rodney 4/23
Here he is on our pasture camera from spring 2024.
Rodney on pasture camera 4/24
In September in the barn.
Rodney 9/24
And not long ago on shearing day.
Rodney 3/25
Yesterday Tom noticed some eagles in our front pasture in the afternoon. He ran out there and found 4-5 eagles eating Rodney. So I feel so bad for him. H may have been defending some hens, but we will never know. RIP Rodney. You were a great rooster and will be missed.
So sorry Donna. He was a handsome rooster. I remember seeing him on shearing day in the barn. Rest in Peace, Rodney.
He was a character on shearing day. So sad he’s not around anymore.
💔 Poor Rodney.
Marlys<
Thanks Marlys. It’s hard sometimes.
Oh, Donna! I’m very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rodney!! I always enjoyed the photos of him. I know it’s very hard for you and Tom. I love reading about your farm and your animals, and always look forward to the future episodes. However, ones like this, are difficult, because I care a lot for you and Tom. You have my sympathy.
Thanks Jeanne- so kind!