This afternoon I went out and took a few photos here at the farm. This is Zippidydoodah, our little (and I mean LITTLE) Mille Fleur rooster. He crows all of the time.
ALL OF THE TIME.
Whomever it was that said roosters only crow in the morning was full of hooey. They crow in the morning. They crow in the middle of the day. And this little fella crows if we go outside in the middle of the night. He's chatty, that's for sure.
Here is a photo of him I posted on June 3rd of this year, when he was a chick. He has changed quite a bit, wouldn't you say?
OMGosh!!! He is BEAUTIFUL and it is insane that he has changed so much! I love his name! :o) All of your photography makes me want a farm! :)
Hugs,
Ash-
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Posted by: Ashley Bowen | October 05, 2008 at 01:08 PM
what a beautiful bird, i love this picture!
Posted by: Tiya-B | October 02, 2008 at 02:26 PM
He's certainly a gorgeous fellow!
Posted by: Danielle | September 30, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Wow he grew up fast! Love his feathers! or her feathers??
Posted by: Chris Mott | September 30, 2008 at 10:39 AM
He's beautiful. I love his colors. Your photography is awesome BTW.
Posted by: Toni K | September 29, 2008 at 09:27 PM
He turned out to be a beautiful guy!!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | September 29, 2008 at 05:06 PM
He's beautiful Anna!! I know what you mean too - we only have 1 rooster right now, and he's outside so it's not so bad! But we used to have about 3-4 roosters in our attached barn - not cool at 2 a.m.!! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | September 29, 2008 at 04:51 PM
What a handsome fella! I love his coloring. Gotta love it when it's the man who is a chatterbox! LOL
Posted by: Janet S | September 29, 2008 at 03:30 PM
He is one stunning little fowl isn't he! OMG if I didn't think one of these little guys could peck me to death I would just hold him all day! Love the 'fall' colors he's wearin' !!
Posted by: paula | September 29, 2008 at 03:17 PM
well, look at him all grown up and so handsome!!! i always wondered about that crowing thing! we were actually trying to figure out if a rooster had to have a hen around (is that what they are called?) to crow or if they did it anyway (yes, i know...city girl!!!)...
chelle
Posted by: Chelle | September 29, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Wow, I don't think I have ever thought of a rooster as beautiful but he is quite a stunning looker.... and a funny too. I love how you caught him mid-crow.
Posted by: Kerry from PA | September 29, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Adorable ~ I love him!! We have roosters near us and yes, they crow all day long ~ not just in the mornings. And I just smile when I hear them, because they are free spirits, doing what they were created to do, and enjoying life!! This is a great shot, Anna...Love from Idaho...Jeanne xo
Posted by: Jeanneh | September 29, 2008 at 11:32 AM
OMG... he looks like he's singing Zippidydoodah oprah style. Too cute. He's handsome that's for sure.
Posted by: Tracye | September 29, 2008 at 10:53 AM
He cracks me up! My friends have a mini-rooster that looks alot like Zippy. Does he have the spurs to go with that crow?
My Pug, Geraldine, is as noisy as Zippy. She barks if we come into the room. She barks if we go out of the room. She barks if we breathe in. She barks if we breathe out...well, you get the message. ;)
Great job of getting his eye in focus while getting a full-on shot. You are soooo good!
Posted by: Shala | September 29, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Happy Monday! Zippy reminds me of our little rooster King Tut, you may remember he too was just "full of himself" probably saw himself in a puddle and thought, what a cute fellow I am! Get him one of those collars with the sharp spikes on it to make him look bigger and really tuff.Love & Kisses Dad.
Posted by: DK Wight | September 29, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Definitely a handsome fellow! He clearly has something to crow about! (sorry, couldn't resist -- I'm such a dork!) LOL@!
Posted by: Mary G | September 29, 2008 at 09:45 AM
He is so beautiful. I love to hear about all the barn antics going on at your place. Keep it up!
Posted by: Phillis | September 29, 2008 at 09:41 AM
I think he's gorgeous and I so envy your farm life. My son and daughter-in-law have a small farmette and they have two completely black ducks that are so cute along with a bunch of other animals. Love seeing your animals.
Posted by: Jackie | September 29, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I love zippidydoodah. He is so darn cute. He sure has grown up from an adorable chick to a handsome rooster. I would love to come out to your farm and spend a day with your animals. I guess I'll always be a farm girl at heart. Thanks for sharing your photos. I always look forward to seeing them.
Posted by: Sandy Hill | September 29, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Zippy was a cute chick and even though *she* turned out to be a *he* - what a handsome rooster he is!
Posted by: Cindy H. | September 29, 2008 at 08:50 AM
He's Gorgeous! Well maybe since he's male I should say he's very "Dapper!" instead.
Now I'll be singing Zippitydodah Zippityay My Oh My It's a Wonderful Day....where do you come up with these clever names?
Posted by: Ida | September 29, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Beautiful fella!
Posted by: gina | September 29, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Zippy has grown into a fine looking fellow-his coloring is beautiful. He must be making up for his size with his chatter. Great photo. tfs
Posted by: Bev James | September 29, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Wow ~~ what a GREAT picture!! My mom's neighbor has a rooster ~~ & they don't live on a farm :) It's funny when I go to her house, to hear the rooster crowing away in the middle of the day!
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | September 29, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Awww - he was cute fuzzy but now he's handsome feathered!
Posted by: Sher | September 29, 2008 at 05:05 AM
He was a cute little chicky, but he's sure all grown up now!
Posted by: kathynruss | September 29, 2008 at 04:28 AM
Oh, he's something - he is! Little king of the roost!
Posted by: Gabriela | September 29, 2008 at 03:13 AM
What a cute little fellow! They grow so fast like all baby animals and babies also :) Why cant they be babies longer ;)
Posted by: Desiree | September 29, 2008 at 02:21 AM
My son has chicken etc in small town Iowa and he will call me later-after 9-as my minutes don't kick in free until then. Every time he calls, the rooster gets a song going. I wanted a photo but the last time he send one a hawk ate the poor thing, so better I hear him than see him?
Posted by: JanScholl | September 28, 2008 at 10:21 PM
WOW!!! He's magnificent!!! What a transformation in three months! I think he's announcing, ala Mohamed Ali, "I am the greatest! I am soooo pretty!" Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | September 28, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Okay now I see where you get all your chicken coloring inspiration! I don't feel so bad now...you have an edge!! LOL He's beautiful!
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | September 28, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Wow--from cute to gorgeous. Anna I am always amused by your farms antics, the animals and am awed by your talent--photography, art, cards...you name it. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Alli Miles | September 28, 2008 at 09:30 PM
He is BEAUTIFUL!!! I just love your exotic poultry..they are so awesome!
Hope you had a good weekend...and have a great week ahead! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | September 28, 2008 at 09:28 PM