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For anyone who remembers him...

Sad news from Worcestershire this week, my lovely Rocky died in sleep at the grand old age (for a chicken) of six and a half. :(

I'd been to visit him only the month before and he was looking very old and tired, but still guarding his girls.

His full story his here, should anyone who didn't know him wish to look

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Oh Chantal,
I am so sorry to hear your very sad news.
Rocky will always be in my memories. What a wonderful character.
Your postings on his antics were wonderful when this forum was so united.
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Thanks JB, I must admit I shed a few tears when I received the news. It seems like yesterday that he was living in the house and I was so worried about his star gazing.

However, he did lead a charmed life and had a very good one, which is more than can be said of most cockerels who end up on a plate or worse.

I have so many wonderful memories of him and sharing them with you all on here was a joy. :wink:
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Very sorry to hear of Rocky's passing.
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Sorry to hear the news Chantal. He had a good innings and an enjoyable life.
Cred air o bob deg a glywi, a thi a gei rywfaint bach o wir (hen ddihareb Gymraeg)
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Dear Chantal, so sorry to read this. But thanks to you, and only to you, Rocky bloomed into the wonderful looking and spirited, Cockerel that he was. But i bet he made full use of the life you gave him. A sad loss indeed.

I must admit the posting has left me feeling rather sad, not only for the loss of Rocky, but also that a lot of the regulars that were on the forum at that time no longer visit. They were indeed some happy and very funny times.

Hope all is well with you?
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Yeah, doing OK thanks but it's been a crazy year, I may explain sometime.

We now have eight new girls, safe in a secure run and starting to earn their keep. No more cockerels though!

Also have five cats as we adopted an 11 year old rescue cat (Gracie and taken in a feral kitten (Filbert). After 3 days of wearing gauntlets to put food in his cage and being lacerated at every turn, he's turning into a beautiful and affectionate little boy. He's only around 14 weeks old but is already playing tag and play wrestling with Diego and Fabio, Tabitha is keeping her distance.

I'm hoping I can spend more time on here now things have settled down a bit, I have missed you all. :wink:
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Chantal, so sorry about the sad news, but, as you say, Rocky must have a lovely life and lived it to the full!

It was good to hear from you again.
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Hi Chantal,
I well remember reading about Rocky, sorry to hear the sad news.
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Thanks everyone, I'm touched that you all have fond memories of the old bird. He was one in a million.
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Dear Chantal, if we are going to be lucky enogh to be seeing a little more of you in the future, i thought you should know your avatar is not showing up. Quite a few peoples vanished after an update a few weeks ago, including mine :)
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That's very sad Chantal. I enjoyed reading about him when you posted some time ago. But that's a right old age for a cockerill so he was really a very feisty bird and you can feel proud of how you cared for him.

Hopefully we'll see more of you in the future. I'm sure everybody has missed you and your lively postings.
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Thanks OH, fixed my avatar. :D
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Sorry to hear your sad news Chantal. But what a beautiful bird
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Sorry to hear your sad news Chantal. I too, used to look forward to the antics of Rocky. Love the sound of your new cats too. :D
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