Jonathon Lack is Ready to Shine

Jonathon Lack - hatched by Triple D Farm in Wasilla, raised by Kelsey Hecker of Blue Moon Dairy, and currently enjoying a leisurely life at the Alaska Hamptons in Seward.

Jonathon is being shown as a Delaware Cockerel at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer. He will be on display in the Poultry Barn August 26 - 31.

Delawares, or "Indian Rivers," were developed by George Ellis of Delaware in 1940. Known for their calm and friendly disposition, this unusually broody rooster loves everything and everyone.

A very rare heritage breed, Delawares are listed by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy as “Critical”. It is one of five chicken breeds developed in America that are in danger of disappearing globally, with fewer than 500 birds in the US. The Delaware Club of America was founded in 2008 to save this endangered breed from extinction.

Broody Delaware Rooster

We picked up this rooster at the Blue Moon Dairy when we got the goats. The lovely 4H blue ribbon winning proprietor's representative, Kelsey, gave us a tour of their facilities, and threw in the rare breed rooster as kind of a gift with purchase.

He turned out to be a dream. Loves, loves, loves everything and everyone. Very much a caretaker personality. By far the favorite fowl I have ever known. Look at him warming up the papillon, with the little chick tucked in the middle of the puppy pile. Mr. Congeniality! We named him Jonathon Lack because he is so diplomatic and loving.