As if this week hasn't been stressful enough, I am absolutely heartbroken right now. An hour ago I found Spartacus (my 6 month old light Brahma rooster) dead in front of my chicken coop. Everyone else is OK, and there wasn't a mark on him, so it doesn't look like a predator attack. I was handfeeding him just earlier this evening & am thoroughly confused as to what caused his passing...he was strutting his stuff & acting like his normal goofy self just a couple of hours ago.

I know it probably seems silly to get worked up over a chicken, but Spartacus was really a great roo. He was very protective of his hens if he didn't know you, but if he did, would let you pick him up & cuddle him, take food from your hand & then give it to his hens, a really nice boy. Kevin & I have had him since he was just a few days old & he quickly found a soft spot in our hearts. Our flock just won't be the same without him.

Godspeed, Spartacus. Thank you for your silly shenanigans & the happiness you brought us for the short time we had you.