Why did the rooster cross the road?

To get to my hens on the other side…

much to my chagrin. 

 He’s a handsome boy, I’ll give him that. 

But there are several reasons we don’t have a rooster here at this old house.

1. They beat up on the hens and pluck their back feathers out.

2.  They demand sex all the time and I’m not subjecting my hens to that crap.

3. They’re noisy. 

4. Some are nasty and will chase you if they feel like you are invading their territory.

This guy lives across the street with two other roosters and his own flock of hens.

Until a few weeks ago he stayed on his side of the road. 

For some reason, he believes my flock is his now too, and he comes over frequently

to “claim” them.

I’ve  chased him back to his place several times, still waiting for him to get the message. 

He challenges me on occasion but knows I’m capable of a good drop kick

..so it’s become a stand-off kind of dance without physical confrontation,

then his reluctant retreat. 

Hmmm.. . Maybe it’s the red heat lamp in their coop he has mistaken

for a house of ill repute. 

ROOOOOOX anne…. you don’t have to put on the red light…

(did I get you to sing it again?)