Villager Jim’s sadness after treasured cockerel goes missing

One of Derbyshire’s most popular photographers has been left devastated after his cockerel went missing.

Villager Jim – famed for capturing breathtaking snaps in the Peak District – fears his treasured bird, Ricky, may have been stolen.

Ricky is seen here in the middle. Picture by Villager Jim.placeholder image
Ricky is seen here in the middle. Picture by Villager Jim.

The cockerel features in many of Jim’s pictures.

Jim, of Foolow, said: “My wife opened up the shed on Saturday morning and he wasn’t there.

“Of course it’s possible a fox has taken him – but after spending the whole of Saturday checking every square foot of my farm, there wasn’t even a feather.

“Maybe someone has taken him?

“I’m devastated he’s no longer with us – he was such a major part of our family for seven-and-a-half years.”

If you can help, contact Jim via his Facebook page

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