If you’ve read about the little orphaned chick that lost her mom in my most recent post, “Mama” you’ll be happy to know that things are looking up for little Orphan Annie. She’s found a friend, a protector, and food locater. His name is Henry. The most incredible rooster I’ve ever met.
Henry is no ordinary rooster, or at least not in the world I’ve been a part. He’s extraordinarily kind, loving, and I believe he is filled with love, and holds a very gentle spirit.
He saw that the little one – Annie – couldn’t get her share of the food, and he stepped up and intervened. What bird does that? Henry does. Since he protected her against the others and allowed her to eat in peace, she barely leaves his side. What is so incredible is that she has nothing to offer him. She’s not of breeding age. She’s not his offspring. She is just a little lost soul who this beautiful rooster decided to take under his wing and help. What bird does that – I must ask again? If you look at this rationally, it is really unfathomable that a rooster would obviously sense that a little chick is orphaned and needs someone to look after her. There are plenty of hens for Henry to protect, to breed, and to hang out with. The hens love him.
Life is amazing on this farm and I seem to learn something new every single day. This newest revelation was worth sharing.
FARM ANIMAL HAVEN SANCTUARY 