The daughter of a man who died after being attacked by his pet rooster has spoken out about the tragedy - as the bird is pictured for the first time. Jasper Kraus, 67, suffered a heart attack after the Brahma chicken plunged its spur into his leg. He lost litres of blood and couldn't be saved, his daughter said.
Virginia Guinan, 33, now wants to warn others about the dangers of owning poultry. She says Jasper - a dad-of-two and grandad-of-two - was an experienced animal handler. Trainee healthcare assistant Virginia said: "You wouldn't think a chicken can be dangerous - but they can be. It was a malicious attack, absolutely brutal. There were litres of blood all over the floor when I arrived.
"This particular bird was thought to be a nice and docile breed, and good for children. But this shows any breed can be dangerous. Having pet chickens is a big thing for families now, especially getting children involved. For this to happen is so rare and unbelievable, but it can happen."
