King Henry ruler of his roost.
Once upon a time there was a baby chick, who from the beginning was the ruler of his roost. He took charge and was a true leader in every sense of the word. By the age of nine months, his morning crowing could be heard throughout the barnyard, and he was appointed King Henry.
The hens in the barnyard followed him around and tried to get his attention, but it was only one hen that could turn King Henry’s beak, and her name was Princess Henrietta. At first glance the two were meant to be together, they ate together, crawled in the same roost at night and bathed in the same dirt pile …together. Within a few short weeks, King Henry had announced that Henrietta would become his Queen.
For almost four years King Henry and Queen Henrietta were the rulers of the Double âFâ Farm. Side by side they freely roamed the fields surrounding their castle. They dined on crickets, worms and whatever else they could scratch up. King Henry, being the true protector, saved her and the other hens from various attacks of dogs, hawks and the playful antics of Libby the farm lab.
On June 23rd King Henry was found mysteriously dead perched on his favorite roost with Queen Henrietta close by. With no King to protect the hens, Queen Henrietta and her court will be staying close to the hen house castle until another King is appointed to the throne.
Rest in Peace King Henry
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This made me want to cry! What a sweet story! I am still a softy when it comes to animal death on the farm, that is the hardest part about homesteading for me… We lost our male turkey recently and it was tough because I think he died in battle protecting his little kingdom…
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It was a sad day when we found him dead. But as we know it is part of life on a farm. So sorry to hear about your turkey and I bet it was even harder when he died protecting his barnyard.
What a wonderful eulogy for King Henry! Poor Princess Henrietta, I’ll bed she misses her king. đ
By the way, what kind of chickens are these? They are very handsome!
Vickie,
King Henry was a Barred Rock. They are the most friendly chicken we have found. We have grandchildren who love to run and play with them and over the years the Barred Rock’s seem to be the most family friendly for us. We are missing him and we are now trying to get the new rooster to take care of the flock, but so far the hens are not accepting him very well. We hope they will warm up to him soon.
What a handsome guy… Sounds like he dd a great job ruling the roost đ
He sure was and we miss him so much!
What a beautiful rooster! I am sure he will be missed!
A beautiful tribute. I am sorry for your loss.
Thank you! The farmyard is just not the same with him gone!