The Marvy Syndrome

[Doug Millison]

A pet rooster has died on the operating table during a court-ordered
castration.

Cindy June's bird had to go under the knife because neighbours
complained about its loud crowing.

The castration was supposed to be safer than cutting Farmsworth's vocal
chords.

It would also have lower his testosterone level, making him less likely
to crow.

Ms June of Milton, New York, was distraught at Farmsworth's death. She
told the Times Union. He was my buddy. It was just a stupid chicken,
but I cried a river."

Farmsworth had been measured crowing at up to 89 decibels.


See this story on the web at
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_421412.html


...good thing you post anonymously, "Morris", although I have a sneaking
suspicion it might be possible to hear your crowing down there in N'Awlins,
darlin'...




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