Chicken Festival by gardenfolk

Chicken Festival

I did not
become a vegetarian
for my health.
I did it for the
health of the chickens.
...Isaac Bashevis

Why did the chickens cross the road? Evidently, to get out of the way of the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival.

I took Dillon, my 8 year old grandson to this event. I had never been before and wanted to check it out. He had a good time (bounce houses, old time games, face painting, balloon animal and ice cream) and actually got to see a few chickens though there were many more people than chickens on that day.

For decades, wild poultry have wandered the main streets and back roads of historic and tranquil downtown Fair Oaks. It has small town charm while the homes are expensive. Best on Black.

https://www.forpd.org/263/Fair-Oaks-Chicken-Festival

http://www.seecalifornia.com/festivals/fair-oaks-chicken-festival.html

https://patch.com/california/fairoaks-carmichael/origins-of-village-chickens-revealed

https://modernfarmer.com/2014/08/go-wild-chickens-worth-celebrating/

Obviously there are no Indians or similar living here.... there wouldn't be any chickens left to wander. This is a fine fellow!
October 2nd, 2019  
What a fine specimen! He certainly looks to be strutting around!
October 2nd, 2019  
I like the quote of Isaac Bashevis.
Looks as if this chicken wears its party dress for the festival ;)
October 2nd, 2019  
Oh my word what a gorgeous Domineker!!!!!
October 2nd, 2019  
Ohh....what a little poser.....he is fab.....
October 2nd, 2019  
I do love the way you have processed this. A fabulous capture to remind you of your visit to the chicken festival. Glad you found some.
October 2nd, 2019  
Awesome shot
October 3rd, 2019  
Makes me smile! fav
October 3rd, 2019  
Interesting colors. Love how the red just pops. We love to go to Sunflower Cafe in Fair Oaks and have the nut burger. So popular that people eat on the curb outside because the seats indoors are all taken.
October 3rd, 2019  
What a striking chicken! Beautiful feathers and great red crown.
October 3rd, 2019  
Fabulous shot and great processing.
October 3rd, 2019  
Super shot of this Beauty!!
October 3rd, 2019  
Wonderful capture!!
October 3rd, 2019  
What a beauty!!
October 3rd, 2019  
Handsome......
October 3rd, 2019  
Super capture and feather details
October 3rd, 2019  
Amazing capture...fav
October 3rd, 2019  
Great pic. I love the colors. I want to go to this festival and Farm to Fork and dine on the bridge. Add both to my list!!
October 3rd, 2019  
He’s magnificent!
October 3rd, 2019  
Great processing and textures. Fav!! 😀
October 3rd, 2019  
What a Bobby Dazzler of a chicken! Fab
October 3rd, 2019  
Wonderful animal and edit!
October 3rd, 2019  
Great shot
October 3rd, 2019  
Great capture and editing.
October 4th, 2019  
Great image
October 4th, 2019  
Looks great as it is lovely colours fav:)
October 7th, 2019  
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