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Key West Roosters

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Probably the most photographed inhabitants of Key West are the multicolored, strutting, and crowing roosters seen all over town. Most of the roosters, hens, and their offspring are wild. They are a routine sight and sound on the streets and backyards of the island. They are also descendants of chickens bred for cock fighting in Cuba and the Keys. While today's roosters are prized for their spectacularly colored plumage, they still possess the fighting spirit of their ancestors.
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