The past few days Roosty Jr. (pictured here) and his father Roosty have been fighting. I am never around when it happens, but I came home yesterday to find Roosty Jr. with blood all over his neck from his torn wattles; and Roosty is missing one of his spurs. They have lived together for two years with little conflict, so I am not sure what is happening. I may try to find a home for Roosty Jr. - he is a gentle rooster and would make a great addition to a flock. I just think as he has gotten older, there isn't room enough for them both. I hated seeing this, but it's part of letting animals be themselves, and also part of farming.
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