Meet Napoleon

We have a new addition to our farm. His name is Napoleon. This name given to him by his previous owner.

We like the name. It seems to fit this little fella very well. Good thing he is not a fit travel companion, otherwise he would now be on the PCT (Pacific Coast Trail) with our son, Gordon, who likes him very much. I believe if he could have figured out how to take Napoleon he would have.

I can see him right now riding on Gordon’s shoulder! Since he was not able to join Gordon, Napoleon sent him good wishes for hiking.

Happy Trails to you, Gordon, from Napoleon.

He earned the name Napoleon, because, well, he is tiny! He is a Bantam rooster. His previous owner did not want another rooster. Neither did we, but she gave him to us anyway. Such is the way with daughters that think we need more chickens!

In spite of ourselves we like him. He is so little. When he crows he sounds like a wind-up toy! He is also quite friendly. The hens do not seem to have any opinion of him. He is still a baby and has a bit more growing to do.

He is much smaller than our hens.
Actually he is very pretty. Blue, and green feathers shine in the sun.
He is so little.

We get a kick at how his tail goes straight up. Like a sail. He is fun to watch.

Enjoying his baby food.
Bantams are miniature chickens.

He has settled nicely into life here at the farm. He will be here when Gordon returns from his hike.

11 thoughts on “Meet Napoleon”

  1. He is small! I have banty chickens, and one banty rooster too. They do better with hens their own size, I have found, lol. Hopefully when he grows up, all will be well with him and all the ladies! Blessings to you all!

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  3. He may be small, but I’m thinking he has an attitude. What a hoot. 🙂 Several years back my granddaughter had three Silkie chickens. They were a blast to watch.

    I looked up that trail. Is he hiking the entire thing? That would be some kind of experience.

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