Each week I drive from my home in Sacramento to my job site in Santa Rosa via Highway 12 through Sonoma and Napa. It's a beautiful drive especially early in the morning. Every time I pass
Swede's Feeds in Kenwood, I see an enormous colorful metal rooster standing near the entrance to the rustic Sonoma valley feed store. While I have no desire for a real crowing rooster in my yard, the thought of a lovely piece of yard art sounded amazing. I was thinking of this rooster night and day! I craned my neck to check him out traveling at 50 mph each week. After stopping in and inquiring of the boy's price, I decided that $300 was too much to spend for him and that my husband would be furious if he found out the true cost. I asked if there was one with a less hefty price tag. A 24" high model is $100 plus 15% off. PERFECT!
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| I love the way the hens seem to be bowing down to his highness. |
Two weeks later after a rough day, I decided I needed a treat. I took him home and placed him in a location that would receive the day's first light and is also viewable from the kitchen window. At first the hens were afraid of him, but after I threw some chicken crack down, they warmed up to the old chap. I'd like to find a nice name that fits this guy made of old oil drums and cars. Any suggestions?
He looks great and I can't wait to see how he patinas over the years. I'm thinking that the hens will take more of a liking to him and may even start pecking at the red painted metal. It will make a lovely sound if they do!
