2 big fat cockerels hang out at Upper Thomson eatery

The fowls are reportedly regulars at the coffeeshop.

Andrew Koay| May 12, 2021, 03:54 PM

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In a place that fancies itself to be a "garden city", nature and urban life are bound to mingle.

One example of this was recently posted on Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook page by a user named Gwen Ong.

"Hugeeee resident roosters at a coffeeshop," wrote Ong, attaching a photo of the said roosters lounging at an Upper Thomson eatery's tables and chairs.

Image by Gwen Ong

Other photos showed the roosters having a meandering stroll between diners.

Image by Gwen Ong

Image by Gwen Ong

"I thought a dog went past me," Ong added.

The fowls are pretty much as described — chonky dark brown-feathered birds with hints of green and a proud bright red crest.

As the description suggests, the roosters seem to be regulars at the coffeeshop.

Abandoned pets?

However, one commenter wrote that a lady from the coffeeshop had said the birds were recently taken away.

Another commenter speculated that the roosters might be Black Copper Marans, a breed of chicken originating from France.

"These are not a native breed to Singapore," wrote Leanne Tan.

"So likely abandoned, or someone's roaming pet. Which is a shame because they are beautiful birds."

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Top image by Gwen Ong via Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook page