Monday, October 19, 2009

Foghorn Leghorn Goes to the Zoo

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I always find it mildly amusing to see chickens and roosters running around the Safari like some kind of exotic animal. This guy was so clearly mugging for the camera that I couldn't help but think of his outspoken cartoon counterpart.
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More ruby red goodness can be found, as always, over at Mary's a bit later this evening.
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26 comments:

Ellie said...

Perky one :) Lovely colors! Great balance staying on one foot!

Dimple said...

He's handsome, in a chicken sort of way, much more handsome than Foghorn!

quilly said...

Chickens were originally wild jungle fowl, and left to their own devises would be again. They run free all over Oahu and I have gotten used to seeing them wherever, though it does make me chuckle when they join me at the bus stop.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Wow, he is showing off his masculinity!

Here is my Ruby Tuesday entry.

Ralph said...

This guy is so eye-catching, has no problem ruling the roost, so to speak. Undoubtedly, the hens must swoon at the sight of him...

Leora said...

What a beauty! Love all that plumage.

Carolyn Ford said...

What a gorgeous rooster! I agree about those "chicks." Bet they pester him non-stop!

Carletta said...

But isn't he so handsome!
My Grandma raised chickens and I often heard her say isn't he pretty. However, she also knew how to go about making him Sunday dinner. :)

Meikah said...

Nice shot of a rooster. I didn't know a rooster can look this good. :D Happy RT!

my RT entry is here.

Frida said...

He's so beautiful and he knows it ;-)

Commenter Abbi said...

Gorgeous chicken! I read an article in the New Yorker last week about this chicken coop trend in America. I want a backyard to raise my own chickens.

Check out this cool iPod coop: http://www.omlet.co.uk/homepage/homepage.php

Rona Michelson said...

Wow! I love the rooster! Beautiful.

Marice said...

nice! that rooster looks fierce in red ;)

u may view mine if u have time

moneythoughts said...

I did a painting of a rooster for a friend's kitchen that looks a lot like the kind of rooster in your photo. I might like to do a painting of your rooster sometime too. Nice picture.

Daryl said...

Look at him struttin' his stuff .. something tells me he is not your typical/average rooster ...

imom said...

That is one beautiful rooster and it appears he knows it, lol! Great shot.

Anonymous said...

He is handsome Robin but he could also be Dinner!
Have a great RT!

Robin said...

I suspect the zoo officials would object Amanda ;-).

Auntie E said...

Love it! wonderful capture and to have the roster pose..Precious.

MaR said...

He is gorgeous!! and photogenic ;)
Happy Ruby Tuesday, mine is here.

kayerj said...

pretty creatures, but kind of mean. I guess leghorn is kind of mean too.

Anonymous said...

A gorgeous rooster with great feathers.

Mrs.Who said...

He really seem to like the camera lol. Nice colors.

Come by and visit any time.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Proud preening rooster,
no one can compare with you—
you outshine them all!

My Ruby Tuesday

maryt/theteach said...

Robin, How do you know about Foghorn Leghorn? Aren't you too young? Happy Ruby Tuesday! Great shot!

Robin said...

Of course not, he was still on every Saturday morning :).