Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
Summary
Giant metal rooster statues appeared on lawns in a Maine coastal town in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl named Pyper. The town ordered the removal of most roosters, saying they were advertising signs for a restaurant, leading to community support and compromises.Key Facts
- David and Sara LeBlanc have giant metal rooster statues on their lawn in Ogunquit, Maine.
- The roosters are meant to comfort their autistic daughter, Pyper, who loves roosters.
- The town said the roosters were unpermitted advertising for their restaurant, The Omelette Factory.
- The couple was fined $450 and ordered to remove the roosters in April 2026.
- The town later allowed two roosters to remain after an agreement.
- The LeBlancs adopted Pyper, who came to them with a stuffed rooster toy.
- Community members helped place some roosters in other locations in support of Pyper.
- The town’s enforcement officer did not know about the autism connection until the fines were appealed.
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