Aubrey - it's curtains

Well, the votes came in, and have been counted and verified, and we have to announce that it was curtains for our Aub at the weekend.

The neighours claimed they loved to hear him crowing - but not a 5am. "We fear for the lighter mornings when the clocks go forward!" claimed one spokes person who wished to remain nameless. So, duty called and our Aub has been re-homed. It was a sad day, as we took time for a few last pictures in the hen house, and now all that's left is an air of silence disturbed only by the odd cluck from one of his old girls.

But all is not so grim for the cocky crower. Within 40 minutes we had arrived at Aubrey's new home from where he was first born. As soon as friendly Bill (Buff Oprington Breeder and fellow fancier) clapped eyes on our Aub and his magnificent comb; he immediately crowned him Top Cock! "By heck, you've done me proud raising him, he's show standard!" he claimed.

With many beautiful big breasted Buffs strutting around in Bill's back yard waiting for Mr Right, Aubrey couldn't believe his cluckin' luck and immediately started crowing like we've never heard him before. The young buff wasted no time getting to know his new harem of lovely ladies, even though his mum and dad watched in complete surprise as their prodigal son returned.

With spring just around the corner we know it won't be long before Aubrey hears the patter of tiny perched toes, and we've already got our hearts set on one of his daughters coming to joining us in the Autumn. In the meantime we gratefully took home Aubrey's little sister - Lottie.