Evelina Rönnkvist met and then took care of a minnow that she thought was a rooster, but it turned out that Sven the rooster was a hen. Now he lives in her apartment outside Umeå, walks on a leash and rides a pram.
– We are out picking berries and barbecuing. He loves driving, says Evelina.
In his hometown Umeå, Sven has become a celebrity and is a familiar sight in the municipality’s grocery stores and retirement homes.
– He’s so fucking funny and cozy, there’s never anyone who doesn’t smile. He spreads a lot of joy.
Fighting for Sven
By law, Sven must live with a conspecific, and the Rönnkvist family has therefore tried to introduce him to both hens and roosters, which unfortunately has not worked as Sven has become aggressive.
Now the family is testing the turkey Pipen – and so far they seem to be getting along really well.
– We would never give up on Sven, he is my baby, says Evelina.
Meet Sven and Piper in the player above.