Old Man Henry
Listen to the story of our geriatric rooster.
Old Man Henry is blind, bow-legged, and pauses strangely after every step. On certain misty mornings he looks like some twisted chicken fancier’s version of Dawn of the Dead.
But he’s a Nobel Peace Prize winner among poultry, and it is by peacekeeping that he earns his keep.
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Love listening to the saga of “Sir” Henry as he takes care of the chook house wars. The touch of English accent was perfect to paint your word pictures.
This is one of my favorites! Thank you for making me smile!
What’s happening, have you given up writing here, I do miss your updates …….
Thanks Gecko. I really appreciate that. I haven’t given up. Just distracted. But I’m working on a new post for Saturday!