Lefty hatched in late August 2006. He was a very cool, HUGE, rooster...
He always looked after his ladies. He was one of the first chicks to hatch when I moved to the farm.
When he was a baby, I found him several times sleeping on his back. Look how CUTE he was!
Sadly, Lefty died today, peacefully. And I'm not sure why. We'll miss him... his ladies already miss him, too.
Oddly enough, Crazy Dark Brown Hen is raising some of his babies right now, and I have another handful of his babies in the coop, from the eggs we hatched after Crazy Dark Brown Hen abandoned her nest. Maybe one of his sons will grow up to be a good boy, like Lefty. Maybe.
Oh Anna, I'm so sorry! How handsome he was. I'm glad his passing was peaceful at least. Big hugs to you!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | June 13, 2009 at 06:32 PM
What a handsome rooster he was!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | June 12, 2009 at 12:02 PM
He was a fine looking rooster. Quite a character by the looks of him. I'm so sorry he's gone.
Hugs
Nic
Posted by: Nicola | June 12, 2009 at 08:52 AM
My, he was such a beauty (or should I say handsome?)! And his name was perfect, in my left-handed opinion. Thank you for sharing him with us, and I'm so sorry about his loss. (That picture of him sleeping when he was little is sooooo cute!)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | June 12, 2009 at 08:25 AM
So sorry to hear about Lefty. He was so very handsome!! Love his baby picture :)
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | June 12, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Anna, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize he was so sick. He was such a beautiful rooster. Yes, he will be missed very much.
Posted by: Lora Lauhoff | June 12, 2009 at 06:14 AM
That is such a darling picture of Lefty sleeping when he was a baby. I'm sorry Lefty is not with us anymore.
Posted by: Jill | June 11, 2009 at 06:26 PM
So sorry about Lefty. He had a great life with you taking care of him. Enjoy his babies.
Posted by: Toni K | June 11, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Oh, Anna, I am so very sorry! I can't stop crying, because I know the heartbreak that you are feeling. I wish I could give you a big, big hug...
So sorry that Lefty is gone; I hope one of his offspring will look and act just like him. That's the most I can hope for right now...Bless you, for being such a wonderful chicken Mom...he was lucky to have had you...
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 11, 2009 at 05:47 PM
So very sorry about your loss of Lefty. I love all your pictures and stories about all your critters on the farm. The picture of Lefty on his back as a baby is priceless. I've never seen a chicken do that! I hope you find comfort in your memories of him.
Posted by: Carol in Monument, CO. | June 11, 2009 at 05:08 PM
So sad. :( I hope that his babies grow up to be great roosters like Dad. You'll have to let us know if any of his babies sleep on their backs like he did. :D
Posted by: Janet S | June 11, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Oh my goodness, was he a beautiful rooster and darling chick! I've never seen a chick sleep on his back before! TFS! So sorry about Lefty's passing. Hugs
Posted by: Michelle Adams | June 11, 2009 at 02:32 PM
So sorry about Lefty; he was a handsome rooster. Always sad to loose a pet. My youngest Son has chicken and he is attached to all of them.
Hugs
Evelynn
Posted by: Evelynn Saddler | June 11, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Rest in Peace Lefty. I know you had a good life, how could it be anything but with your wonderful human Mamma?
Here's to Lefty's offspring!
Posted by: Lisa | June 11, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Thanks for sharing anna..sorry for your loss...we had a great dane who slept on her back...snored as loud as my husband too..so had to kick one of them out of bed...hubby won, got to stay! ha
Posted by: Renee' | June 11, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Lefty was a very HANDSOME guy! I am sure his ladies miss him, too. I can't wait to meet his offspring. With luck there will be a Lefty Jr. HUGS...
Posted by: Carol Dee | June 11, 2009 at 11:02 AM
So sorry about Lefty! What a beautiful young man he was! Well, chickens come and chickens go, and I know you get attached to each one...but like someone said, now he's in chicken heaven! Bless you...Jeanne in Idaho xoxoxo
Posted by: JeanneH | June 11, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Sorry sorry about your loss...we all live on a farm through you and we will miss him too. I am sure his offspring will do him proud!
Posted by: Ginny | June 11, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Oh! I'm sorry, Anna! I'm glad you have some of his babies. What a big rooster he appeared to be.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | June 11, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Anna,
Sorry to hear that you lost your pet. I've been through that before and you really miss them. Memories help - especially when they do cute things like Lefty laying on his back. Hugs to you.
Posted by: Shae | June 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Sorry to hear about Lefty what a smasher he was and as you say hes left a good line of chicks:0)
Posted by: Myra | June 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM
I'm so sorry, Anna! It's never easy to loose a pet. Big hugs :-)
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | June 11, 2009 at 10:07 AM
oh, how depressing! he was so young! hugs to you, Anna.
Posted by: Shala | June 11, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Sorry to hear about Lefty. The picture of him lying on his back is just precious.
Posted by: Donna A. | June 11, 2009 at 09:50 AM
So sorry to hear about Lefty! I've always loved reading about all the animals and it's always so sad when you lose one!
Posted by: Kim Howard | June 11, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Anna,
I remember you posting that photo of Lefty sleeping on his back. I showed it to my Dad (he grew up on a chicken farm) and he laughed so hard he had tears coming down his eyes. He had NEVER seen a chicken sleep that way! I am so sorry he has passed but what a blessing he went peacefully. He was a lucky rooster to have been able to live on your farm. And, he will be remembered forever with your photos.
{{Big Hugs}} to you and Alan for your loss.
Wishing you all the best, Manetta
Posted by: Manetta Deggelman | June 11, 2009 at 09:42 AM
I'm so sad! He was such a pretty rooster.
Posted by: Brook | June 11, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Oh Anna I am so sorry about the loss of Lefty. He was a gorgeous (or rather "Handsome") Rooster. I hope his legacy will live on in his babies.
Posted by: Ida | June 11, 2009 at 09:24 AM
oh, how sad. He had quite the life with you- overcoming his traumatic entrance into the world and all. I know you'll miss him. He was so cool. xoxoxo
Posted by: [email protected] | June 11, 2009 at 08:41 AM
I saw this on FB and had to come look. the picture of him sleping looked like he was a sandwich. The towel looked like bread and the edging looked like bacon. I just couldn't figure it out.
I guess it is lunch time and I should get this image out of my mind and go feed the kids. Sorry about Lefty.
Posted by: Judy Workman | June 11, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Awww! He was a beauty! That sleeping picture is too funny! Did you think he was dead then? I would have! I am so glad you have beautiful pictures and fond memories of him!
Posted by: Danielle | June 11, 2009 at 08:04 AM
I'm so sorry Anna....I'm always in tears when I read about a death on the farm....hugs to you!!
Posted by: Michelle | June 11, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Sorry to hear about Lefty. {{{BIG HUGS}}}
Posted by: Beth M | June 11, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Awww.... we'll miss you, Lefty!
Posted by: Novell | June 11, 2009 at 07:04 AM
So sorry to hear about Lefty's passing. Lefty was such a handsome rooster!
Posted by: Anne | June 11, 2009 at 06:28 AM
Sorry about Lefty Anna!!! BIG HUGS from Minnesota!
Posted by: Lori McAree | June 11, 2009 at 06:23 AM
So sorry to hear this, so sad too! Thanks for sharing the beautiful picture of him, and when he was a wee little one as well. I've never seen a rooster sleep like that before - how cute!
Posted by: Dotty | June 11, 2009 at 06:05 AM
So sorry to hear about Lefty - he really was a pretty bird! I'm sure the chickens will be sad as well.
Chicken love and hugs!
Posted by: Randee | June 11, 2009 at 06:04 AM
Never thought I'd be sad to hear about a passing rooster. Thanks to you, farm animals are so much more personal now. BTW, what's Bad Betty been up to lately?
Posted by: Doris | June 11, 2009 at 06:03 AM
Oh I am so sorry to hear about Lefty xxx
Posted by: Jukie | June 11, 2009 at 04:58 AM
So sad for you, Anna. Big hugs.
Posted by: lacyquilter | June 11, 2009 at 04:51 AM
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, you are already missed, Lefty. Crow loudly in Roosters Heaven!
~Bev
Posted by: Savor the Journey | June 11, 2009 at 03:17 AM
Oh Anna... That is so sad!!
Posted by: Janine | June 11, 2009 at 03:10 AM
Oh, so sorry, Anna! Thanks for sharing those beautiful pictures and memories!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | June 11, 2009 at 12:58 AM
oh, poor Lefty. I am sad to hear that he is gone. Maybe there will be a Lefty Junior in the batch.
Posted by: MicheleP | June 11, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Hi Anna. No one knows how sad it is to lose a pet until it happens, even a pet chicken! Lefty was beautiful, love the picture of him lying on his back. I have a sick duck that we have been nursing for 2 months, vet trips, and plenty of meds...but no improvement. We've had her for 2 years and I hate to see anything happen to her. I'm afraid she's not going to make it though. Have you ever been to www.thepoultrysite.com . It's an amazing place and they have a great forum full of smart poultry people with great advice.
Posted by: Amber Goble | June 10, 2009 at 11:15 PM
I'm so sorry to hear this. He was a beautiful bird.
Posted by: alma | June 10, 2009 at 10:57 PM
Dear Anna ~ I'm so sad to read your post about losing one of your precious babies on the farm.
I know everyone will miss Lefty but at least you have some of his wonderful off-spring, that you'll be able to watch grow and mature, and hopefully drive all the lady chics nuts, just like his Dad did :)
I hope you're feeling better soon Anna ....sending you a HUGE HUG =)
xxoo Robyn xxoo
Posted by: Robb_eeie | June 10, 2009 at 10:32 PM