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Jackson, Michigan: Grave of Mr. Chicken the Plastic-Legged Rooster

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Crossroads Animal Hospital

Address:
3232 N. Dettman Rd, Jackson, MI
Directions:
Crossroads Animal Hospital. I-94 exit 142 (US Hwy 127). Drive south. Take the first exit (Michigan Ave.). Go west on Michigan, then take first right on North Dettman Rd. This takes you back up and over I-94. The Animal Hospital is just to the north of I-94, on the left. The grave is to the right of the building, in the back yard, by the interstate.
Phone:
517-781-1111
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Grave of the plastic legged rooster.

Grave of Mr. Chicken the Plastic-Legged Rooster

Mr. Chicken died with his artificial legs on, defending his flock. He deserved a tombstone, and got one.

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Grave of Mr. Chicken.

Grave of Mr. Chicken the Plastic-Legged Rooster

Check in with the front desk and they'll show where to go.

[Joe, 04/22/2023]
Grave of Mr. Chicken the Plastic-Legged Rooster

It's actually right behind the building, at the base of a tree. At least, that's where the headstone is now.

[Carl, 07/12/2019]
Legless Media Star Mr. Chicken To Be Buried With His Boots On

Back in December, Mr. Chicken -- a rooster -- lost his legs when they froze to the ground....

[07/13/1997] Complete News Story


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