Free Range Farm, Gloucestershire – A daring and unexpected escape attempt by lead rooster Rocky has thrown the already precarious operations of the farm into further disarray, culminating in a dramatic breach of the farm’s notorious electrified perimeter fence. Authorities are currently assessing the situation and attempting to recapture the avian fugitive, while the farm’s owner, Mr. McGregor, is reportedly “utterly flabbergasted.”

The incident began shortly after dawn. Witnesses report seeing Rocky, known for his rebellious spirit and penchant for trouble, repeatedly testing the fence with increasing boldness. Initially, McGregor dismissed it as typical rooster behaviour. However, as Rocky persisted, demonstrating an almost unsettling understanding of the fence’s mechanics, he began a full-scale assault. Using a combination of carefully timed hops and strategic wing-flapping, he managed to clear a section of the fence just wide enough to squeeze through.

“It was…remarkable, truly,” stated Mildred, a long-time farm employee and longtime observer of Rocky’s antics. “He didn’t just jump. He *studied* the current flow, almost like he was calculating the best route. Honestly, it was a tactical maneuver worthy of a war hero.”

The escape triggered a chain reaction. A nearby flock of hens, panicked by the commotion, scattered, resulting in a temporary disruption of the farm’s egg-laying schedule. Furthermore, the sudden surge of electricity through the fence caused a minor malfunction in the automated feed dispenser, showering a group of younger chicks with grain.

“He’s a handful, that one,” grumbled McGregor, visibly agitated. “But he’s also the only rooster who’s ever shown any real initiative. I’m starting to think he’s secretly plotting something.”

Security has been significantly increased, with local police assisting in the search. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any sightings of a large, red rooster. The long-term implications of Rocky’s escape remain unclear, but many believe it could represent a significant shift in the farm’s established order and a harbinger of further disruption.