Pokey Jr: Even Roosters Get Second Chances

By Brad Hauter

“Pokey Jr is a story about friendship and affection, growing up and growing older, power and purpose, loss and despair, failure and redemption and the impact of friendship… all told through the life of the handsome young rooster, Pokey Jr.

Hatched on little farm in the midwest, we follow Pokey Jr’s youthful adventures as he learns how to “rooster”, eventually challenging for the right to lead the flock. Status and power are fleeting, however and in due time Pokey Jr is dethroned, and dejectedly moves himself to the back porch of the farm house.

Here, rooster and farmer grow an unlikely friendship that includes tractor rides, trips into town for coffee and hanging out with the cat on warm summer evenings. But, even as Pokey Jr settled into his remarkable new life, the call to rejoin the flock echoes in his genes. It was time to return to roostering and once again challenge for the leadership role.

This heartwarming story reminds us of the healing power of friendship and that second chances and a little perseverance can lead you to your life’s purpose.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Sep 22, 2020
• ISBN: 9781982251772

Brad Hauter

Brad Hauter is the host of the TV show Coop Dreams (coopdreams.tv) and best friends with his rooster, Pokey Jr.

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