This is across from Rick’s ’50s Cafe – 1190 National Pike Hopwood, PA. I wasn’t clear as to what the building it’s actually in front of was, but it was originally called Ruse’s Roost. For more big chickens, and older photos of this one, which also show it’s big bucket, take a look here.
Diner Hunter 
Neat pix. I ave this in my collection too. I find the big chix everywhere…
BIG CHICKEN STOLEN IN LIGONIER TOWNSHIP (PA): The “Big Chicken” Hunt…link http://carolyncholland.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/big-chicken-stolen-in-ligonier-township-pa-the-big-chicken-hunt/ Carolyn
I linked it to my article in the comments Carolyn
ruses was an eatery-outside tables mainly -served fast food type food and was famous for bit’s ice cream and homemade potato chips.