I used to think the world's most useless pet was my cat. We've managed to breed a cat that can't even groom itself. She takes one lick of her mane, gets stuck and looks at me like, "Hey. A little help, here." That is pretty useless. Now, I know a family pet can be both useless and annoying. This is because my wife's mother keeps a rooster at her house. In the city. There are no hens around. The only thing it does is crow at 5:15am.
The last time we visited, the house was protected by a fish. An extremely ugly fish that obviously hated my guts. Every time I came through the front door, the fish would get so angry it would bash its head against the tank over and over, to the point of splashing water over the sides of the tank. This time, I have a rooster.
KL is close to the equator. Sunrise happens at the same time every day. The entire process is a languid affair, taking two hours to achieve full brightness. The chicken is very excited to have guests, so his crowing is even more prolific than usual. We discussed strategies to dampen the noise, such as taping his beak shut or placing him in a small room. I suggested a very small room at 350 degrees for a few hours. Om nom nom.
