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Title: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Henry on March 02, 2010, 10:59:55 PM: On of the big topics of conversation at the Polls today was the six roosters that have mysteriously appeared on Hunt Street. Somebody has to be missing some roosters - Rhode Island Reds I believe. I have to feel certain that these roosters and a photo of them will appear on Mike Cain's blog in the morning.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Grace Farm on March 03, 2010, 09:58:29 AM: I met the roosters yesterday and they were very happy having "dinner" in the parking lot at the rec path...
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Chris Santee on March 03, 2010, 11:04:06 AM: I just heard one from that direction when I was walking the dog.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: MikeF9 on March 03, 2010, 11:07:36 AM: Didn't hear about it until last night at the fire station.
When I went out to get the paper at 6am, I could hear them greeting the sunrise.
I may get over there for a glimpse.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: trussell on March 03, 2010, 11:12:32 AM: Mike, I'm sure you're welcome to keep all the eggs from those roosters :)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Chris Santee on March 03, 2010, 12:29:37 PM: Henry's van has been spotted near the scene.
He'll get to the bottom of this.

In the meantime, trivia:

What do you call a group of roosters ?
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: ohhman on March 03, 2010, 01:55:47 PM: I know...a flock, brood or peep according to Franklin One!!! When I 1st saw the roosters shortly after 6am Tues., I took a double take! Told Jim M. putting signs out for voting, who said it must be turkeys & no, Peg S. & I know the difference!, I called around & no one knew whose they were. I called the town constable but like the rest of us, what do you do with them? how to catch them? Guess they'd make a few good meals- (we raise meat birds so I don't need any at the moment & there's 1 defrosting in my fridge), & you'd need a few people to round them up! So, I gave up trying to find out what to do with them & just kept watching them out my window. I will say, whoever dropped them off, you have been cruel to do so; I have watched them looking for food- so I brought them some- & I have watched them being chased by a dog coming from a stroll on the rec-path. If you no longer want or can't afford to take care of a pet, one that is domesticated enough to depend on you for food, DO NOT set them to the wild...they may not survive, may starve to death or be tortured. To me & many others I spoke with during the day, offer them for free & if that doesn't work, isn't it better to quickly end their life? Just like the horses that were dropped off at a stable in town -so cruel...just give them away to someone or be responsible yourself. Don't think that someone will pick up after you as it may not happen. Really gets to me when some drop off a cat to a barn....do you know what can/does happen when a domestic cat meets up with a feral cat? not so pretty! that's my take on this!!
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: ladiblu2 on March 03, 2010, 02:20:01 PM: I'll take roosters over the barking dogs I lisiten to all day and half the night.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 03, 2010, 02:23:13 PM: I guess they have been running loose for some time now. My brother said him and some kids at school chased them around 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: trussell on March 03, 2010, 02:40:29 PM: According to the State Statutes, that DOES fall within the scope of the Constable's duties. Have fun Josh!

(I also believe you need to post a "found" poster for 10 days as well)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: roadkill on March 03, 2010, 03:07:42 PM: I saw them again today, check the dugouts first Josh, their making quite a mess for me to clean up. I only counted 5 though.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Loctavious on March 03, 2010, 04:27:37 PM: Is it roosti?
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Roberto on March 03, 2010, 07:29:57 PM: I live on Hunt St and own 6 laying hens. Hopefully, they don't meet up with these roosters, otherwise, we might have a population explosion on our hands.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: slpott on March 03, 2010, 08:14:52 PM: Maybe they just flew the coup. I heard Chris Santee was looking for some roosters to feed. Check with him.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on March 03, 2010, 08:28:28 PM: Surely you meant flew the coop--I hope we aren't having any sort of coup around here--even a fowl one!
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: slpott on March 04, 2010, 06:35:29 AM: I went to school in Fletcher and that is how we spelled it. hee hee It was supposed to be a joke. Pthetic at that.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on March 04, 2010, 07:43:29 AM: Well, I was walking the dogs in the school woods and heard one of the roosters crowing. Having just recently returned from Nicaragua where you hear roosters crowing in the city and in the countryside, I didn't think anything of it..and then I realized where I was! I would guess that one of our resident foxes will soon make a coup and eat rooster for dinner.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 04, 2010, 08:10:47 AM: Quote from: trussell on March 03, 2010, 02:40:29 PM
According to the State Statutes, that DOES fall within the scope of the Constable's duties. Have fun Josh!

(I also believe you need to post a "found" poster for 10 days as well)

Thanks Trevor,

I don't know who said they saw them yesterday Bill got them onTuesday. I was thinking of having a chicken fry... if I put out posters for 10 days to promote it will that count? (Kidding of course)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: trussell on March 04, 2010, 09:30:08 AM: Chicken-fry sounds good to me Josh. My favorite Constable call was when someone called because there were two cows in their sheep pen. The husband was ok with keeping them but the wife felt otherwise if I remember correctly (I believe they're forum members). I think they stayed around for a week or so before the owner was located. I was hoping to end up with a steak dinner out of the deal. Oh well.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Henry on March 04, 2010, 09:33:15 AM: Speaking of Chicken Fry - On one of my trips to St. Albans a few weeks ago, I saw a dead chicken in the road near the Trevor Russell residence - Looks like a missed opportunity to me for you Trevor
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Suzy on March 04, 2010, 09:39:22 AM: I used to have two chickens when I lived on Hunt Street. I named them Shake and Bake. (They were for eggs, but I'm not sure what their fate was. I think they went at a garage sale, and probably ended up on a plate with some mashed potatoes) poor Shake and Bake....
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: trussell on March 04, 2010, 10:03:17 AM: Yes Henry, that was one of my ladies. They're not the brightest animals and often wander into the road. Such is the fate of many rte 104 animals.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: ohhman on March 04, 2010, 01:28:19 PM: Josh, are you sure Bill got them all? Dale came by last night & there was 1 walking in the road; guess if he's not careful he'll end up like Trevor's as this road gets as busy/fast as 104! Don't know Trevor but maybe from what others say someone can dye the roosters & drop them off @ his house to make up for his roadkill (sorry no pun to Gary); no eggs but a nice chicken-n-biscuits could be had.....and maybe he can send some over to Henry!
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: roadkill on March 04, 2010, 02:31:14 PM: 8 Roosters were spotted in the Rec Dept parking lot at noon again today. Thats 2 days in a row at the same place if anyone wants to make a run for them. Whoever Bill is, He didnt get them roosters yet. Foghorn, Leghorn.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 04, 2010, 06:36:42 PM: Yup I saw them today across from the school and holy crap those things are fast!!! I guess I didn't realize how out of shape I was. : (

Anyone have any Ideas?
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Henry on March 04, 2010, 07:04:58 PM: It may be time to bring in the professionals:

Tyson chicken catchers could compete for a spot on the television show "Dirty Jobs." A six-man crew will clear 32,000 birds from a chicken house in four hours, working on a carpet of sawdust and chicken droppings in 110-degree heat.

Although a chicken catcher can earn up to $200 a day, nine out of 10 workers quit. As members of United Steelworkers Local 1693, Tyson chicken catchers in Corydon, Indiana and Robards, Kentucky rank among the few in Tyson's employ who are union members, company spokesman Gary Mickleson said. It is more common for chicken catchers to work as independent contractors, he added.

(http://www.mercyforanimals.org/images/outrage9/out9bcdchickencatchersholdbirdpic.jpg)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Judi on March 04, 2010, 07:15:33 PM: Quote from: FXDHS on March 04, 2010, 06:36:42 PM
Yup I saw them today across from the school and holy crap those things are fast!!! I guess I didn't realize how out of shape I was. : (

Anyone have any Ideas?
Try dressing up like a "chicken" and strut your stuff, that might bring them running!
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: trussell on March 04, 2010, 09:21:18 PM: Josh, did you try a hen call? hehehe....
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Mike Raburn on March 05, 2010, 02:21:32 AM: Quote from: trussell on March 03, 2010, 11:12:32 AM
Mike, I'm sure you're welcome to keep all the eggs from those roosters :)

T-Man, HENS lay eggs and the roosters.........never mind...
Home Schooled??? (joke)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 05, 2010, 07:48:45 AM: Quote from: Henry on March 04, 2010, 07:04:58 PM
It may be time to bring in the professionals:

Tyson chicken catchers could compete for a spot on the television show "Dirty Jobs." A six-man crew will clear 32,000 birds from a chicken house in four hours, working on a carpet of sawdust and chicken droppings in 110-degree heat.

Although a chicken catcher can earn up to $200 a day, nine out of 10 workers quit. As members of United Steelworkers Local 1693, Tyson chicken catchers in Corydon, Indiana and Robards, Kentucky rank among the few in Tyson's employ who are union members, company spokesman Gary Mickleson said. It is more common for chicken catchers to work as independent contractors, he added.

(http://www.mercyforanimals.org/images/outrage9/out9bcdchickencatchersholdbirdpic.jpg)

Henry, I'm sure you are well aware that growing up on the Langelier farm I have had to catch my fair share of chickens(about 200 every year). All locked up in a pen and running loose are 2 very different things though. I don't feel so bad though my little brother the mighty football player couldn't catch them either.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 05, 2010, 11:45:54 AM: Well my hat goes off to Gary, he is a better man then me. I saw him this morning at the school with roosters in hand way to go Gary!!!
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Terri Santee on March 05, 2010, 12:22:46 PM: Gary and Bob caught all seven and found them a home!
Thanks Gary and Bob you are the best!
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: roadkill on March 05, 2010, 03:01:45 PM: Last night I saw a coy-dog in the Rec Dept parking lot and then a fox this morning. There were only 7 roosters, according to a friend their is a dead rooster on the rec path somewhere. It didnt take much, Bob and I just herded them to the tennis courts and once inside cornered them. Bob was the real handler, I got attacked on my first shot then figured it out. Shock and Awe. The 7 roosters are now living at a wonderfull home in North Fairfax. Thanx Jenn.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: trussell on March 05, 2010, 03:08:08 PM: Josh, sounds to me like Roadkill may be interested in the Animal Control Officer position! :)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Suzy on March 06, 2010, 10:07:09 AM: I love how this thread has way more posts and views than the results from Town Meeting Day!

I love how Gary studied rooster behavior, and stalked them, and then captured them. Did you use your tracking skills from the military? Coy dog wrangling is next?

(Just trying to keep the rooster thing going!)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Suzy on March 06, 2010, 10:09:01 AM: BTW:
"Shock and Awe," killed me.....
Thanks for the giggles
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Stand Alone Defense on March 06, 2010, 10:09:01 PM: Quote from: trussell on March 05, 2010, 03:08:08 PM
Josh, sounds to me like Roadkill may be interested in the Animal Control Officer position! :)

Well he sure is a shoe in!!! As of July 1st it is looking like my position will be open because of the new training requirement.
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: mirjo on March 07, 2010, 08:20:59 PM: I think those roosters are fortunate to have been abandoned on Hunt Street, Fairfax--I bet their life improved significantly with all the caring people concerned with their wellfare. Except, of course for that unfotunate incident with #8...
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: gpdvt on March 08, 2010, 06:34:56 AM: So thats why it's a lot noisier at my neighbor's. thanks Jenn!(and I'm sure the foxes will thank you too!)
Title: Re: OK, So Who Lost The Roosters??
Post by: Terri Santee on March 08, 2010, 10:04:03 AM: Jenn wanted me to let everyone know that the roosters are doing great! They have befriended her cow Winnipeg and they hang out together. She is not worried about the foxes, just the traffic although they have not gone near the road yet. She also said they are being very quiet and her old roosters are being very noisy. Probably just showing the new ones who is in charge!