Claude Orpington was the most doting father ever. Little Ginger Bean had been isolated from the new Orpington flock with his mom, Fitz, until he was fully feathered.
From the moment the hen and young cockerel joined the others, Claude was a super dad. He took Ginger Bean under his wing. He taught him how to forage, showed him the feeder and waterer, and taught him to dust bathe. Claude even showed Ginger Bean how to hop up the deck stairs and peck at the kitchen door for handouts.