Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks' typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff's sergeant's helpful actions this week show that you really never know what a day will bring.

The sheriff's office said in a lighthearted Facebook posting Wednesday about the McGrath Road poultry encounter: "Sgt. Turk (David Turkington) went beak-to-beak with a runaway rooster near the Bend Airport this week."

"It took a few minutes, some gentle persuasion, and maybe a little chicken whispering — but the rooster is now safe and sound at the DCSO Animal Rescue Ranch," the agency said, adding: "It turns out that being a chicken owner has its perks. "

"Just another day of unexpected calls and community service for our Patrol Team. You never know what you'll encounter in Deschutes County!"