Click on images to enlarge & read more about the photos... Who's that handsome rooster? Mr. Joy made a special appearance at a birthday party Even Mr. Joy takes time to enjoy the scenery Nothing better than a good shake! Here's the new barn in progress... Mr. Joy gets a visit from Animal Planet's Emergency Vet Dr. Fitzgerald! Mr. Joy's 2004 Halloween Costume Gentleman Rooster Mr. Joy is a patron of the arts... Mr. Joy loves bubble baths Mr. Joy attends an art opening Mr. Joy was the ring bearer at his humans' wedding Mr. Joy at his humans' wedding Eunice & Pearl keep the garden pest free... Mr. Joy's Urban Chicken Palace The Urban Chicken Compound The 'compound' is built as a duplex to keep the 'Big Girls' seperate from the smaller Joy's. The run is predator proof to keep them safe from hawks, racoons, owls and roaming dogs. Mr. Joy poses whenever he sees a camera! The hatch door... Coop interior... The floors are fitted with drains... Flat roosts... Solar lighting... From Mr. Joy's mom... A few people have expressed concern about some of Mr. Joy's photos, especially the comfort of his costumes and stress level during his photo sessions.  Mr. Joy spends a total of about  5-10 minutes in front the camera during any day we shoot. This is broken up into about four to five quick sessions. Because we shoot digital images, we can walk in to the next room and check to see if we have a keeper.  Mr. Joy has a snack on my desk while we review the images, set lights, etc.  He is "in costume" for only a fraction of his on camera time. You can read "Mr. Joy's story" to better understand the bond I have with him. During his months of nursing care, when I tended to his ravaged feet, I learned to interpet his clucks & coos and know when he's happy or stressed. Any time he becomes stressed, we quit for the day and snuggle up on the sofa to watch tv.