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My poor rooster still has gout & it's getting worse. Lowered the protein in feed but it just does not cut it. Going to begin today with NO feed diet. Something I am scared to do cause I want my flock of 4 to get all they need. Gonna start by giving them foods with Omegas cause I heard it helps...

It started with the finger swelling and then a week or so later the ankle. His roost is a little high and it jumps down onto hard wood. Will try to block it off for him. It did cross my mind. Gout maybe? He doesn't walk around like he's drunk though.

Gout solutions please Chicken Canoe!

Thank you so much for your advice! Chicken Canoe - He is 3-4 yrs old, completely free range, give him high protein layer pellets, scratch, & dry cat food for extra protein each day. Hunch it may be gout but he doesn't walk around like he is drunk. Looked into nutritional deficiencies &...

I have 3, a roo, a crested & uncrested hen. They are completely free range and I love them! They are so sweet but on the flip side so ornery..lol! I have had many breeds and up to 18 at a time...having 3 of this breed is like having 12 easy...they are like cats, curious & into everything :) I...

I have a Swedish Flower Rooster that is totally free range & hen house. For about 2-3 weeks he has had swelling in his foot but no cuts so I've ruled out bumble foot. When I thought it was bumble foot, I went to the feed store to get antibiotic but they don't sell it anymore. I bought medicated...