Inspired by my flock, my neighbor started tending chickens this spring. When I acquired hens, I made sure to order only hens -- no roosters. My neighbor, on the other hand, went to the local poultry fair and selected twenty chicks himself. Only later did he discover that five of the chicks were roosters. He has been trying to give away some of them ever since and was kind enough to offer me one.
I have zero experience with roosters and was a little reluctant at first but finally accepted his offer. He handed the rooster over to me today, so I now have nine older hens, fifteen younger ones, and one young black-and-white rooster who looks something like the fine gentleman in the image below.
I have zero experience with roosters and was a little reluctant at first but finally accepted his offer. He handed the rooster over to me today, so I now have nine older hens, fifteen younger ones, and one young black-and-white rooster who looks something like the fine gentleman in the image below.
The young chap deserves a name. I'm toying with macho-sounding Latin names at the moment -- something along the lines of Rodrigo or Ricardo -- but I must confess that his behavior thus far paints him out to be more of a Raymond or a Waldo than a Rico -- Rico meaning "dominant ruler" in Spanish.
So, what should I name my latest addition to the flock?
I invite readers to offer one "macho/flamboyant" suggestion and one "wimpy/bland" suggestion. The rooster will reveal its true nature soon enough, and when it does, I want to be prepared with an excellent and appropriate name.
My two choices:
Macho/flamboyant name - Rico
Wimpy/bland name - Waldo
So, what should I name my latest addition to the flock?
I invite readers to offer one "macho/flamboyant" suggestion and one "wimpy/bland" suggestion. The rooster will reveal its true nature soon enough, and when it does, I want to be prepared with an excellent and appropriate name.
My two choices:
Macho/flamboyant name - Rico
Wimpy/bland name - Waldo
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