Back in November 2012 I introduced you to this young chicken who is a chick of the famous Tiny Tim and Cricket, who was a house chick until she was big enough to join her flock outside.
This chick was also a temporary house guest. At a fairly young age she seemed to develop a palsy which made life in the coop with the other chickens very difficult. She had a hard time keeping up with the other babies, had a hard time keeping herself on her feet, and had a tendency to get stuck places she couldn't get herself out of. So while I was out west visiting friends, Alan brought her inside for extra TLC. I love coming home to house chickens! *grin*
Turns out, Daisy was a pretty good babysitter. *grin*
Anyway, I thought you might like a little update on this little cutie!
Turns out, she wasn't a she after all, but a HE! After a few weeks of in-house TLC, he showed great improvement. While he still gets the shakes and sometimes completely topples over, it's not as frequent as before. He now has much better control over his muscles. He returned to the coop with the others, but has his own 3'x4' brooder to hang out in when he has difficult days. I call it his bachelor pad. He's face to face with all the other chickens, and sings to all the ladies.
It's quite humid here today, so his normally curly, frizzled feathers are a bit relaxed. He always has lots of things to say, and crows OFTEN.
But unlike Tiny Tim who had a cute little hiccup at the end of his crow, his crow isn't that unusual -- just frequent.
His name: Unsteady Eddie. It seemed to fit. Handsome little fella, isn't he!
Love your photo's of Eddie. I adore Roosters! Wish I could have one.
Posted by: Lezlye Lauterbach | May 24, 2013 at 11:31 PM
He's a beautiful and proud bird. I love his colouring. I suppose he rules the roost!
Posted by: Chris | May 17, 2013 at 06:32 PM
He's sure grown into a handsome fellow! You should be proud of him.
Posted by: Chookie | May 16, 2013 at 11:32 PM
Anna,
You are the BEST!!!
Hugs, M
Posted by: Manetta Deggelman | May 16, 2013 at 02:35 PM
Goodness Gracious...I'm in LOVE...makes me want to have chickens again...but I know better. Alan, you've always been a keeper! Love, MOM
Posted by: Mom | May 16, 2013 at 08:40 AM
My goodness he grew up to be a very Handsome Boy. What lucky chicks to live at your place! Pampering at the big house and then your own pad! COOL. :)
Posted by: carol dee | May 16, 2013 at 07:17 AM
I love your stories as I am a huge animal lover. He thanks you for his "TLC"
Posted by: Jeanette Duke | May 16, 2013 at 06:26 AM
Freddy is just so handsome! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | May 16, 2013 at 06:14 AM
He is so handsome!
Posted by: Karrie Baker | May 16, 2013 at 04:28 AM
Well he grew up to be quite handsome, thanks to your tlc and Daisy's friendship.
Posted by: Sally | May 16, 2013 at 04:01 AM
Oh Anna, how beautiful he is! I love his coloring, and he is so much healthier and stronger than before! I cracked up seeing him in Daisy's bed! Too funny. I just love the way animals pal around, and become buddies. It's marvelous! :D
I'm so happy he's become more steady, and is not getting picked on by the others. He really is a very, very handsome rooster! Thank you for sharing him with us!
Posted by: Diane McVey | May 15, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Oh, he's just beautiful! I got a kick out of seeing him sleeping with Daisy...how cute! I love your chicken stories!! XO
Posted by: Jeanne | May 15, 2013 at 09:43 PM
He's gorgeous! Reminds me of our Banties. Ha! I knew he was a he. :)
Posted by: Shala Carter | May 15, 2013 at 07:29 PM
He's a very pretty bird. Bet Brother Dan would love to have some of those beautiful feathers for fly tying.
Posted by: alwight | May 15, 2013 at 06:02 PM