Thank you for the notes about Lefty. I didn't mean to leave you with such a downer of a post. So, to make up for it, here is a Tiny Tim the Frizzle Roo update that so many of you have been BEGGING for!
Remember Tiny Tim? You might not think this is Tiny Tim... but it is! Quite the change from the last time you saw him, eh?
This past winter I kept nearly naked coat wearin' Tiny Tim in a bachelor pad, so I could keep him warmer than the other chickens and move him from the chicken yard to the utility room quickly when the temperatures dropped. I noticed his feathers started slowly growing in, so I kept him in his bachelor pad in the chicken yard all spring. He could talk with the ladies and they could talk with him, but they just couldn't pull his feathers! While his feathers did grow in, they just looked dull and dusty.
So last weekend, I gave Tiny Tim a bath (well, more of a shower really)!
He was LESS than thrilled with the process, although I think he really did like the warm water. When he was done, he smelled Green Apple scented Dawn fresh! I wrapped him up in some fuzzy towels and held him for a couple of hours while Alan and I watched TV. That part I KNOW he liked!
And this is what he looks like today! He STILL has lots of new feathers coming in! You can see them at the top of his neck -- they look like they have long white beads on them since they are still in their protective feather sheath.That covering will flake off as the feathers get longer.
I know for a fact that not only did his last summer/winter nakedness happen because of his weird extra frizzled feathers, but I think he also let some of the ladies groom him a little too much. He can't help it if he likes the extra attention from the ladies! I guess his nakedness was a small price to pay for love from the ladies.
It's hard to believe that THIS little rooster is our little coat wearin' Tiny Tim, but it's true. It is. In all his curly, shiny feathered glory!
Isn't he handsome! I love his tail feathers! Like ringlets!
Want to know more about Tiny Tim? You can read all of the posts about him, here.
I had so much fun reading about Tiny Tim and his story. His little coat and video were a big hit here at my house. TFS,
Posted by: Justine | June 19, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Oh my goodness! A "man" has sprung! He is very handsome!
Posted by: Sherri Dundon | June 17, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Oh my... he's just the cutest chicken I've ever seen Anna, I want to touch that curly hair, LOL!
Posted by: pam hooten | June 15, 2009 at 12:17 PM
What a handsome "man"!!
~lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | June 14, 2009 at 10:49 AM
He is so pretty. I love his curly red feathers and his little butt feathers that are in ringlets. I hope the ladies don't pick him bald again.
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | June 14, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Anna,
Tiny Tim is just so handsome! does he still have the hick-up when he crows? That was such a crack up ( sorry Tim)my kids and I had quite the laugh with his crowing!
Posted by: Heide D | June 14, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Oh wow Anna...he is gorgeous! He's so red and shiny and handsome! Oh how nice!
Posted by: Danielle | June 13, 2009 at 01:59 PM
i believe tiny tim will be quite the stud when the time is right. he reminds me of all those young boys back in high school when summer break was over and school started back in the fall. they came back to school all tan, taller, muscles and mustaches! where did all of that come from over a few short months? i love to hear of your life on the farm, it always makes me smile. keep the stories coming!
Posted by: sherry vogt | June 13, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Wow, he's so cute now! What an amazing looking rooster!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | June 13, 2009 at 06:36 AM
He is remarkable! My husband just cracked up when I showed him the baby rooster in the little coat and now could hardly believe his transformation. Your updates on all the farm friends are priceless - I so look forward to them!
Posted by: Lynne Hix | June 12, 2009 at 07:22 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about Lefty. He was beautiful! I can't believe this is Tiny Tim. He's so cute with his new do!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | June 12, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Just shows you what a little love from Mamma can do ;0) He is a handsome devil!
Posted by: Randee | June 12, 2009 at 05:03 PM
it's a relief to see him looking so much better.
Posted by: Shala | June 12, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Sorry, that was supposed to be a "snuggle". What the heck is a nuggle?
Posted by: Ruthy Gray | June 12, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Thanks for the update. Will you please give Tiny Tim a nuggle from me? He is so sweet and georgous!!
Posted by: Ruthy Gray | June 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
What a handsome boy he is, so nice to know he is growing up, just lovely! It is also nice to know that he has grown out of, what seemed to be a handicap! I'm sure, Momma Anna would have continued to make cute little coats, but whew, Anna, you are free from making Tiny Tim coats! Sorry to hear about Lefty, he was quite a looked as well.
Posted by: Carla | June 12, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Oh my gosh - Tiny Tim looks so handsome. So sorry about your Lefty.
Posted by: Troy Louise | June 12, 2009 at 12:23 PM
I'm one of the ones who wanted an update on Tiny Tim, so thanks for sharing! He's so cute with his curly hair. He still looks tiny, though... especially compared to Lefty... but irrisistable!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | June 12, 2009 at 12:03 PM
He's definitely getting his groove on so to speak!
Posted by: Erika M | June 12, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Well any person who would put a coat on a poor feather challenged rooster is a good person in my book! That is the sweetest thing I have seen. I stumbled on your blog while researching information on pregnant donkeys and now I'm hooked. :)
Posted by: Autumn | June 12, 2009 at 09:44 AM
WOW what a handsome rooster love his feathers after yofuve bathed him:0)
Posted by: Myra | June 12, 2009 at 09:21 AM
No way! Who knew he would turn into such a gloriously curly feathered rooster?! What a cute thought of him all clean and snuggled up in towels in your lap. :) You're so good to all your animals and birds!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | June 12, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Ah, I see Tiny Tim is no longer the little, bald, boy (chick?) he once was! He is gorgeous! And I can tell he is VERY well taken care of. God bless us, every one! :)
Posted by: Michelle Adams | June 12, 2009 at 07:53 AM
What a handsome man he is.
Posted by: Donna A. | June 12, 2009 at 07:51 AM
He really is a handsome rooster!
Posted by: Ann | June 12, 2009 at 07:33 AM
Amazing what a little love will do!! He is now such a handsome fellow. Ann Lind
Posted by: Ann Lind | June 12, 2009 at 07:19 AM
Anna,
Tiny Tim looks great. He's lucky to have such great parents!
Posted by: Sally | June 12, 2009 at 06:49 AM
lol, he looks like a toupee!
Posted by: Dana V. (*danavee* on SCS) | June 12, 2009 at 06:44 AM
OMG! What a difference a year or so can make! I just love all the curled feathers on Tiny Tim! So handsome!
Posted by: Anne | June 12, 2009 at 06:33 AM
OH Anna, what a great update! Tiny Tim is definitely a ladies man now (Alan may not agree that Apple scent is the most manly scent mind you!). I love that evil eye he is giving you after his shower!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | June 12, 2009 at 06:30 AM
Thanks for the smile! He's adorable.
Posted by: Beth M | June 12, 2009 at 06:28 AM
I agree with Dotty, I am coming back in my next life to be an one of Anna's critters. They have it GOOD ! Tiny Tim is *Looking Good* ;o) I LOVE those feathers.
Posted by: Carol Dee | June 12, 2009 at 05:13 AM
Wow! Who would have thought he'd be such a looker! He was cute in his coat, to be sure, but now he's DASHING! =D
Posted by: Cheri Howard | June 12, 2009 at 01:39 AM
OMGosh, now I may be able to sleep after all! Tiny Tim is SO handsome, he just looks GREAT! I love his very curly feathers, they are SO very handsome! I can't believe how he's grown and "blossomed"...he's quite the man of the coop now, huh??!! I'm sure he LOVED all the attention he got after his bath...haha...that was too funny. I hope the hens don't pull too many of his feathers this year...hopefully he'll not give in to that attention! :D
Thanks again for the happy post...you are so sweet to think about us!
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 11, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Well...isn't he the cock on the walk?!!!
Posted by: Brook | June 11, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Oh wow, look at that handsome man! No one would ever guess it is the same bird.
Posted by: MicheleP | June 11, 2009 at 09:58 PM
He's SO cute! Glad to see that he doesn't seem to need the little coat anymore. Thanks for the update.
Posted by: Susan H | June 11, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Oh Tiny Tim is looking wonderful! I bet he LOVED his bath! I have wondered about him! He has grown too! Glad he's doing so well.
Posted by: Amber Goble | June 11, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Wow! What time and a bachelor pad will do! He looks incredible. I wouldn't have guessed it was Tiny Tim at all - nice to see he's doing well. I bet the ladies are really wanting to groom him now ~ tee hee! I'd have to say that the last photo is my fav, his feathers and their colors are just gorgeous! Caramel, coffee, chocolate yummy-ness! I may or may not have mentioned to you, that in my next life I'm coming back as a critter to live at your place ~ what a life! :)
Posted by: Dotty | June 11, 2009 at 09:33 PM
He's really lookin' good! Glad he's doing well!
Posted by: Toni K | June 11, 2009 at 09:30 PM
He is beautiful! But I am thinking he may be the only chicken who gets "Dawn" bathes and who gets to sit on the sofa and watch tv while he dries. LOL
Posted by: Sheri | June 11, 2009 at 09:26 PM
OK, inquiring minds want to know...how do you manage to have such great looking guys on your farm? And ones that like to snuggle too? ;-D
Posted by: Martha | June 11, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Glad Tiny Tim is doing better, I've never personaly given a rooster a bath but it's intresting to see how you both managed.
Thanks for the pictures.
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Posted by: Chad Builder | June 11, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Hi Anna ~~ Thank you for the updated news on "Hen-Pecked" Tiny Tim :0) Such a major difference between last winter and now, especially since he is strutting his stuff, MINUS his Anna-Made coats ! LOL
In the 4th and final pic you posted here, it looks like he's standing purposely displaying his fine butt! ha ha As if he's saying in the "Joey tone" [via *Friends* show], "Hey, how 'ya doing?" Check out the stance on the young man, with the legs wide apart and the bum to the sun :)
P.S. Is it 'normal' for a chicken (young or old) to enjoy snuggling with humans?
Posted by: Robb_eeie | June 11, 2009 at 07:08 PM