RIP Marto, your crowing was missed this morning ❤️

Marto passed away yesterday and I’m devastated.

Our first and only rooster. We took in Marto and his flock last year when he was just a chick. We originally named him “Marta” before we realized he was a rooster, then he became Marto. He wasn’t the most confident guy, but he was always good to his girls and our ducks.

When he was new, Marto was very unpopular. Our chickens didn’t let him eat, so I’d sneak him some extra food away from everyone else. He knew the drill and it became “our thing”. We bonded quickly and he became my favorite of the new birds.

Marto really only crowed in the mornings and to complain when we were late to feed everyone. We love his “crow song” and mimick it regularly in our house. Only recently he started crowing at us on a high surface. I’m so glad I took videos of how ridiculous it looked.. because this morning was disturbingly quiet.

I miss you buddy. I hope you heard my goodbye. Thank you for protecting your girls, I’ll keep them safe for you ❤️