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GradyPhilpott · 15 June 2016, 09:02 AM

Found on the internet:

Sailing solo around the world can be a lonely business, and it can be good to have a "little buddy" along for the ride.

For some, that's a cat. For one 24-year-old Frenchman, Guirec Soudée, that's a chicken.

Yep, a chicken. A hen, to be specific, named Monique. And she is quite the fine feathered friend.

As he told the BBC, he met Monique when she was just four or five months old and had "never left the Canary Islands. I didn't speak any Spanish and she didn't speak any French, but we got along."

On a wing and a prayer, the pair set off to sea. He picked her because a) he wanted some company and b) he could use the eggs. (Unstated was that if things got desperate, he'd have another source of protein on board as well.)
He wasn't sure at first whether she'd travel well.

"At the beginning, I was very worried," he said. "There would be huge waves and she might stumble, it would look for a second like she might go overboard, but she would always regain her footing. She's very brave."

Apparently chickens can get their sea legs, too.

Here's a video of some of their adventures:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8iMzYdqhbo

As the pair continued their journey — after the Canaries they headed to the Caribbean and are now up at the Arctic — Monique proved to be exactly the plucky companion Soudée needed.

Eggcelent work, you two!

See more of their adventures on Soudee's webpage and Instagram.

Follow Randee Dawn on Twitter.

77T · 15 June 2016, 09:39 AM

I guess that cuts down on one of the entree choices each day.
Would be kinda cruel to chow down on some nuggets, huh?

mrricks · 15 June 2016, 10:14 AM

Fresh egg/s everyday.

FTX I · 15 June 2016, 11:04 AM

Hope he finds a girl.

GradyPhilpott · 15 June 2016, 03:06 PM

Another video.

Guirec Soudée sailing across the Atlantic with chicken Monique

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...ec+Soud%C3%A9e

zama · 15 June 2016, 06:49 PM

Good to see adventurers still exist, my pet chickens used to be awesome we found them a safe new home when we moved homes. They used to sit on my lap in the backyard and play with our dogs, they are great pets and companions, the eggs are a great upside. I would take a chicken over a cat any day.

VicLeChic · 15 June 2016, 06:56 PM

A hen certainly offers a good return on investment. Sounds like a great adventure for both. Will she turn into a parrot? Who knows.

The Joker · 15 June 2016, 07:11 PM

Did that dog rip it to shreds?

Good music.

77T · 15 June 2016, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Another video.

Guirec Soudée sailing across the Atlantic with chicken Monique

I think this guy's quest has fired a passion, Grady!
Or is it the chicken?

GradyPhilpott · 16 June 2016, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I think this guy's quest has fired a passion, Grady!
Or is it the chicken?

I think it's passion for now and the chicken if things get tough.

15 June 2016, 09:02 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,646	A Man and his Chicken Sail the Ocean Blue Found on the internet: Sailing solo around the world can be a lonely business, and it can be good to have a "little buddy" along for the ride. For some, that's a cat. For one 24-year-old Frenchman, Guirec Soudée, that's a chicken. Yep, a chicken. A hen, to be specific, named Monique. And she is quite the fine feathered friend. As he told the BBC, he met Monique when she was just four or five months old and had "never left the Canary Islands. I didn't speak any Spanish and she didn't speak any French, but we got along." On a wing and a prayer, the pair set off to sea. He picked her because a) he wanted some company and b) he could use the eggs. (Unstated was that if things got desperate, he'd have another source of protein on board as well.) He wasn't sure at first whether she'd travel well. "At the beginning, I was very worried," he said. "There would be huge waves and she might stumble, it would look for a second like she might go overboard, but she would always regain her footing. She's very brave." Apparently chickens can get their sea legs, too. Here's a video of some of their adventures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8iMzYdqhbo As the pair continued their journey — after the Canaries they headed to the Caribbean and are now up at the Arctic — Monique proved to be exactly the plucky companion Soudée needed. Eggcelent work, you two! See more of their adventures on Soudee's webpage and Instagram. Follow Randee Dawn on Twitter. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 43,242	I guess that cuts down on one of the entree choices each day. Would be kinda cruel to chow down on some nuggets, huh? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,810	Good to see adventurers still exist, my pet chickens used to be awesome we found them a safe new home when we moved homes. They used to sit on my lap in the backyard and play with our dogs, they are great pets and companions, the eggs are a great upside. I would take a chicken over a cat any day. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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