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post #11 of 16
4/1/12 at 6:20pm
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The skin on his head is hard, and I don't know of any troublemakers that would have been around.  He can't move his eyelids because of the hard skin.

 

 

Edit: How else should I be caring for/feeding him?


Edited by acoustic-rooster - 4/1/12 at 6:23pm
Homeschooled in high school.  Trying to break even with egg sales(I'm crazy I know) so I watch costs.  5 EE(+1 chick), 4 Buff Orp(+1 chick), 4 RiR, 3 GLW(+2 chicks), 1 Bantam Buff Brahma Roo(Named Napoleon for being the only roo and a bantam).  Chicks are from the flock so crossed with the roo.
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Homeschooled in high school.  Trying to break even with egg sales(I'm crazy I know) so I watch costs.  5 EE(+1 chick), 4 Buff Orp(+1 chick), 4 RiR, 3 GLW(+2 chicks), 1 Bantam Buff Brahma Roo(Named Napoleon for being the only roo and a bantam).  Chicks are from the flock so crossed with the roo.
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post #12 of 16
4/1/12 at 6:22pm

Maybe it's what Pop says...  I don't know.  Regardless, a coat of neosporin is definitely called for and separation.  Poor baby!  You also might want to get some eye ointment (terramycin if you have it) and put it in his eyes if he can't open/close them.  Hubby says if it's a burn of some kind (chemical or fire) then the skin will shrink and probably leave open and raw spots.  AND it would be extremely sensitive to touch.  If it's a fire burn - you should be able to smell it.  If indeed it's a roo issue - I know I'd have a roo in the freezer tonight.... 


Edited by klmclain1 - 4/1/12 at 6:28pm
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post #13 of 16
4/1/12 at 6:32pm
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Put some antibiotic ointment on him, he's still in the house.  He can't move his outer eyelids, but can still blink his inner ones.  I'll look to see if we have any eye ointment.

Homeschooled in high school.  Trying to break even with egg sales(I'm crazy I know) so I watch costs.  5 EE(+1 chick), 4 Buff Orp(+1 chick), 4 RiR, 3 GLW(+2 chicks), 1 Bantam Buff Brahma Roo(Named Napoleon for being the only roo and a bantam).  Chicks are from the flock so crossed with the roo.
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Homeschooled in high school.  Trying to break even with egg sales(I'm crazy I know) so I watch costs.  5 EE(+1 chick), 4 Buff Orp(+1 chick), 4 RiR, 3 GLW(+2 chicks), 1 Bantam Buff Brahma Roo(Named Napoleon for being the only roo and a bantam).  Chicks are from the flock so crossed with the roo.
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post #14 of 16
4/1/12 at 6:33pm
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The skin on his head is hard, and I don't know of any troublemakers that would have been around.  He can't move his eyelids because of the hard skin.

 

 

Edit: How else should I be caring for/feeding him?


Happens all the time with young roosters, just like that. They get beat up by legs flying and don't need spurs to do that. Like I said, the head looks like a strawberry, then turns black as the blood dries and scabs. The eyes swell shut from the blows. Ever see a Rocky movie? Just like that. He will start to eat and drink in a few days. Good idea to pen him alone. Neosporin is OK without pain killer. Putting some petroleum jelly on is even better and it won't hurt his eyes. He'll be active in a week and the scabs should be gone in a month.........Pop
 

 

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Siyah Rampuri Asil, White Chinese, Emden, and African Geese, Guineas, a Rottweiler (Bella), and a Yellow Lab (Booger). Fifty five years with chickens and still learning.

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In God We Trust

Siyah Rampuri Asil, White Chinese, Emden, and African Geese, Guineas, a Rottweiler (Bella), and a Yellow Lab (Booger). Fifty five years with chickens and still learning.

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post #15 of 16
4/1/12 at 6:47pm
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I changed the title to hopefully help others with similar problems.  I'll keep him inside for the night and try to find another place for him to live.  I would like to know if there is anyone who thinks that this is not from a rooster fight.  

 

Thank you all for your help!!  smile.png  You've given me some hope for him!

Homeschooled in high school.  Trying to break even with egg sales(I'm crazy I know) so I watch costs.  5 EE(+1 chick), 4 Buff Orp(+1 chick), 4 RiR, 3 GLW(+2 chicks), 1 Bantam Buff Brahma Roo(Named Napoleon for being the only roo and a bantam).  Chicks are from the flock so crossed with the roo.
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Homeschooled in high school.  Trying to break even with egg sales(I'm crazy I know) so I watch costs.  5 EE(+1 chick), 4 Buff Orp(+1 chick), 4 RiR, 3 GLW(+2 chicks), 1 Bantam Buff Brahma Roo(Named Napoleon for being the only roo and a bantam).  Chicks are from the flock so crossed with the roo.
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post #16 of 16
4/1/12 at 6:50pm

The rooster fight sounds very plausible and Pop is usually spot on.

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