Boo is a 5-year-old Cornish cross rooster who loves to go on road trips, play the piano, watch TV, and hang out with chickens and cats, which are also his house pets. Boo likes a lot of things, but his favorite thing is to snuggle with his human mother, Mary Bowman.

Before he was adopted, Boo’s life was not always this good.He lived his first six months on a farm with a lot of other chickens, where he was treated more like a thing than a person. He was fed constantly, which is very unhealthy for the Cornish breed because they can’t control how much feed they eat on their own.

Mary first heard about Boo from a post in the Facebook group “Vegans with Chickens.” One of Mary’s friends had seen an ad on Craigslist from a man who didn’t want his “ugly” “mutant” chicken anymore. She knew what kind of bird Boo was because her friend Mary had just lost her beloved Cornish rooster, Julian, who looked just like Boo. Mary knew right away that she would help him.
When Mary came to get Boo, he was so big that he could hardly move. His huge size also affected how much oxygen he needed. His comb was turning purple, and he was taking deep breaths. Mary was very worried on the way home that he might not make it. Boo is still alive, which is a good thing.

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Meet Boo the Roo, a Cornish cross rooster that is a house pet in the Bowman family home

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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After hearing about him from a friend, his mother adopted him, grieved by his destiny.

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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She helped this small guy leave the meat factory to live safely.

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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In the house, Boo runs free, snuggles with his humans, rides in a doggy stroller, and hangs out with his peers

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo, just like a dog, welcomes the family when they come home

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo likes to spend time with his dad reading comics

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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They appear to be playing games together as well

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo also hangs out with his grandma. He’s there when she knits, but he has no idea what she’s doing.

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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When she’s playing piano, he’s with her looking, learning little by little what those fingers do

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Even though Boo can’t read like some people, he finds it fun to look at the pictures in books.!

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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When productiveness fades, Boo watches TV on the sofa near Homer, enjoying the evening relief

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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When the family goes for a walk in the wild, he roams free

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo is a very smart pet. He knows who he lives with and where he lives.

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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He enjoys vehicle rides and stroller walks very much!

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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When Boo’s family took a long road trip, it was the first time he saw the coast and Washington, DC.e

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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His parents take care of him and bought him a diaper so he can enjoy life as a pet without needing a wipe.

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Sometimes confusion comes when he looks in the mirror, Boo doesn’t know if it’s another him or if it’s his sibling

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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This beautiful rooster has a sister, Pepita; she’s a cutie and looks like him when he glances in the mirror

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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He makes sure that Pepita is well taken care of, Boo is testing out a new toy their parents got for her

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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He is the heart and soul of the house and the brightest star in the sky. His sad past has led to a dreamy present.

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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Today, Boo is an active member of the community and has a personal Instagram account where he tells his 35K fans about his daily life.

Boo Was Rescued From A Meat Factory 5 Years Ago, And His Life Shines In New Colors Ever Since

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