A POLISH cockerel called Stevie Wonder is looking for a new home in Scotland.
The bird was taken into the care of the Scottish SPCA after being found straying last week.
Despite missing some feathers from the side of his head and staff not knowing the circumstances, Stevie is recovering with the feathers growing back in.
He is currently being cared for by staff at the Angus, Fife and Tayside Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Dundee.
It is now issuing an appeal for a new owner who can help him "settle with some hen friends" and not a part-time lover.
Dale Christie, centre assistant manager, said: "No owner came forward for him so he is now looking for his forever home.
"Polish cockerels are known for their large crest of feathers.
"Stevie arrived with a few feathers missing from the side of his head, possibly due to getting himself caught, but the feathers are now growing back in fine.
"He can be a bit skittish when he's on his own but we feel he will soon settle with some hen friends."
He added: "He is quite an inquisitive bird, and likes to know what is going on around him.
"He will follow you around looking for food.
"We are hoping to find the perfect home for this special cockerel with enough space for him to potter around and strut his stuff showing off to some hens."
Anyone who wants to call to say they love him should apply via the Scottish SPCA website: https://www.scottishspca.org/rehome-a-pet/3930-stevie-wonder.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel