The island I live on is known for their roosters. Roosters and families of baby chicks are everywhere, running through parking lots, backyards, roads, jungles and even the golf courses. The roosters are a beautiful multi color, with geourgous plumes. They do not sound their cock-a-doodle-doo at first light like most people expect, and are known to crow at night, morning, day time. The Rooster sound their song as a way to mark their territory
The story here On Kauai about where they came from is that early Polynesians and Europeans brought chickens to Kauai. The Filipinos brought the brightly colored fighting cocks, and Walla, the wild chickens. It is said that with Hurricane ‘Iniki, the domestic chickens and fighting roosters were freed from their cages to roam and multiply. Jungle fowl have been known to inhabit the tahitian islands as well. So the question always comes, why so many?? I hope you enjoy my little tour of our island Roosters. A few have even made it into my home :-)
The story here On Kauai about where they came from is that early Polynesians and Europeans brought chickens to Kauai. The Filipinos brought the brightly colored fighting cocks, and Walla, the wild chickens. It is said that with Hurricane ‘Iniki, the domestic chickens and fighting roosters were freed from their cages to roam and multiply. Jungle fowl have been known to inhabit the tahitian islands as well. So the question always comes, why so many?? I hope you enjoy my little tour of our island Roosters. A few have even made it into my home :-)
13 comments:
Hi Paula, this is such a fun post. Your roosters are so stately and proud looking. I love the colors and just looking at them.
Thanks for sharing with us and being a part of the rooster party. Have fun visiting.
Hugs, Barb ♥
I'm lovin' the photos of the REAL roosters. These are some gorgeous ones.
Beautiful! I was wondering if the shot of the bird in the sand was real, so neat!
Thank you Barb & Keetha for stopping by. I have a collection of vintage rooster figurines, but thought you know the Roosters of Kauai are such a big deal here I had to highlight them. And they are everywhere! Yes "happier" they are even on the beach!!! Currently I have a hen with chicks close to my place and it is so much fun watching the chicks grow up!!! Did you know they eat bananas???
Wreeeet wreeeew Paula those are some mighty fine roosters you have over there.
Love your rug and lamp too!
Gorgeous photos!
Wish I could send you a few from the potting shed. The last hatch we had is mostly roosters! They don't lay eggs too well. lol
Aloha dear friend!
Loved this post!!!
These live roosters are beauties. Trish
Love the pics. The Rooster Rug is beautiful.
Irma :)
I'm still trying to make it around to all the rooster parties!! Love your rooster collection! I just love the real things as they are so colorful!! Our neighbor has about 50 chickens and roosters!!
Thank you Lea Trish Irma and Bonnie for stopping by my rooster party. I too have a few more blogs to peruse, but am having fun. There are so many creative uses for roosters out there. In my opinion nothing can compare with the real thing. Even if they wake me up at 4 am!!!! LOL!!!!!
Awesome photos. My fave is the rooster on at ke kahakai.
We have vacationed on the beautiful island of Kauai twice now and was just amazed at all the roosters running free. I loved it. It was sad tho to see so many as road kill but I would imagine that would be expected. The story you told is the same one we also heard while there. Beautiful colors for sure. Char
Sorry for my late arrival to the party...I've been on vacation! I LOVE your rooster collection....real and otherwise, lol!!
Blessings!
Gail
Your 'real' roosters come in so many different colors I've never seen before, they are breathtaking. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Janet
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