Pet's Name Urchin and Butter

LocationJuneau, AK

Pet's StoryUrchin may not have been a rescue from JAR, but he was rescued. Ever since I discovered what a Mottled Houdan chicken was, I’ve wanted one. They are the cutest most ridiculous looking chicken, with an incredible head dress, all it’s own. Seriously, worth googling. I went to Swampy acres to buy feed. This spring, I’ve vacillated between trying to see the baby chicks, and steering clear entirely. I have no need to expand my flock... and, I know what might happen should I come across a special needs chicken. It happened. I was just looking. But you combine crested chicken, AND an injured leg that I believe is very fixable... in my special needs chicken experience. Joanne at swampy knows me all too well. TAKE HIM! He’s all yours! She nearly screamed at me, as only Joanne can. ❤️ But, I was happy that the two came together, and my heart was ready. Though I believed at the time that his leg would be fixable, I now know its not. And, that's ok. He is loved, he is alive, and he will forever be a part of my heart and my flock. His companion, Butter is devotedly dedicated to him, and though he's not much of a cruiser, she hangs by his side 24/7, and squawks in a loud protesting fashion whenever he is picked up for leg therapy. These two are bonded in a way I've yet to see with any of my other chickens. They are the bright spot in my day, every day.