I actually had a similar situation with 2 Cochin roosters that were hatched and raised together. They got along just fine and then one day they fought over my copper Maran hens. One was on his back and bloody with his comb bleeding something fierce. I brought him in, cleaned him up and coated...
Welcome Lisa! I myself have had chickens for a year and a half and absolutely love it! It has been a wonderful experience for myself and my children and I have learned so much from these wonderful people here and this site. I read a book called “Fresh Eggs Daily” which was a tremendous help for...
Yes I actually did do all of that with his ears. Which his ears actually look pretty good. I have noticed mites on him, little brown ones. I put garlic in their feed and have a large dust bathing area with diatomaceous earth worked into it. Any more suggestions on how to get rid of the mites...
Thanks so much for answering. I can see into his ears they were clean. These are raised areas right next to the ear hole and yes it looks as if they were pecked or scratched as they had crusty blood on them. But other than that he seems to hear me ok moves his head to noises on either side.
My 8 month old rooster just recently had wry neck. Now all of a sudden he has these red swollen raised areas on both sides of his face that he has made bleed. Does anyone know what this is from? I thought it might be his ears, I checked them and they look good. His eyes look great. I treated...
I am brand new here, although I have actually been on the sight numerous times and read so many posts! All the information from everyone has been a lifesaver for me. I started with five bantam chickens last year and I am currently up to 23! I’m so addicted! It has been a wonderful experience...