I just looked up that glad and his was HUGE and so tight. It hurt him just to touch it. Thank you guys for pointing out that that is his oil gland. I found his exact symptoms and possibly what could be wrong.
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/uropygial-gland-infections
This is my 8 1/2 month old cockerel, Coco.
Here's what his booty looked like yesterday (03/21/21) after I squeezed as much of the pus out as I could before he had had enough. 🥺 poor baby was hurting.
and the pus that came out...
And here's what it looked like today (03/22/21) after cleaning...
I'm not sure if I posted this in the right place, but I need help with rehoming these guys. Please. I live in North MS, and it's bad enough that I have 1 confirmed cockerel, but I just got these to Sebrights confirmed cockerels. Any help finding a new home/homes for them, please?
Any help with...
Okay so I just noticed those pictures I posted are a little outdated. Here are some that I just took of them:
This is "Bella"
And here's "Ebony"
Currently about 8 weeks old, like I said in the original post.