BIG BOB is a “Buff Cochin” breed rooster. That means he is buff (golden) colored and that he has feathered feet and legs.
BIG BOB couldn’t stay at his former home since he is a rooster but he is very happy to have moved to Winterpast Farm where a trio of young female Buff Orpington hens await his loving attention and masculine company.
BIG BOB arrived at Winterpast today with his own coop and is overnighting with one of his new same breed lady friends. He caused quite a stir amongst the hens today as they gathered round to meet him.
Farmer Mary plans to move him to larger quarters where he can reside with his three hens and, hopefully, make baby Buffs who will be available as backyard pets in the future.
Buff Orpington chickens are well known as sweet, good egg producers, well feathered to overwinter well, and good mothers amongst breeds of chickens.
Farmer Mary often takes along a sweet Buff Orpington when she takes her animals to Vacation Bible Schools, Birthdays and other events. In general, the don’t mind being picked up and petted.