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Meet Joseph: Head of Security

Joseph was our first rooster and Head of Security for two years, the crow you heard across the pasture.

Joseph the security rooster at Bearded Farms

Every farm needs a character. Ours was Joseph, Head of Security, early riser, and the crow you heard across the pasture.

He took predator watch seriously and kept the hens moving with a confidence you can't teach. The Beard backed him up on perimeter patrol.

More than a mascot

A good rooster is part of a healthy free-range system. Joseph helped organize the flock and sounded off when something was wrong, which is why guests remembered him long after they left with a dozen eggs.

Joseph passed away in August 2026. Stripe and Armani now handle security. Read our tribute to Joey, the rooster we knew as Joseph: Remembering Joey.

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