Jogoo moves to the stew pot

Jogoo (Rooster) meets his end This rooster is our second and it would appear that his life was cut short by some sort of ailment. The decision was somewhat difficult as the hens do depend for some reason on their rooster, and he and they (except Edness) came together. Our second set. Only a week ago Oswald2 was dashing around the yard, filled with vigor and eager to impregate his girls. But on Monday, he staggered around like a drunkard. Pauli put "dawa" in his water-antibiotics, vitamins and other healthy things. On Tuesday, he looked a looked a little better, feathers perking up just a tad, though he walked a little and laid down a lot. "He is tired" Pauli said. "Amelala" (he sleeps) or "Amechoka" he is tired. By Friday, I was tired. I was worried that the hens would get whatever was affecting him, and though I kept them all outdoors all day, it was clear that he needed a final rest. Pauli and Rose did the deed and were very happy that I gladly told them to enjoy him. Now my hens are quieter for sure. Do we get another? I don't know.

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