I have noticed my 7-month-old Light Brahama rooster's legs are becoming a little red and I am closely watching this. No bleeding His neck feathers were being pulled out by the chickens a few weeks ago (I think it was the chickens but didn't actually see them pull out the feathers, just saw them...
I am new to BackYard Chickens and am thoroughly enjoying exploring this very informative site! I have 5 chickens and 1 rooster. My chicken was originally named Emmy Lou, but became Feather Foot after we learned our chicken was a rooster :) We love him and admire the way he protects his flock...