My rooster is going through something similar. I have him on an antibiotic and carprovet for the inflammation & pain. I know he’s in pain because he’s huddled up not wanting to move. I’m feeding him baby food as he does not want to eat the pellets. He drinks water when held near his face. a...
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i picked up this nice little “tease brush” from dollar tree and lightly brushed it over his neck feathers and it worked really well! it gently took off the looser sheaths toward the tip of the feathers. i’ll do it in a week or two as well to upkeep. i love my chickens so much but my...
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Thanks for the tips! I’m off today so I’ll be out there all day breaking up sheaths lol
He’s got so many around his neck, I’ll post a picture later!
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I have a special needs rooster who is unable to preen and he is looking mighty pitiful with all the new feathers coming in- the sheath around the feathers are starting to build up as he cannot groom himself. I see you recommend assisting in preening during molt- what is helpful? I...
w/second toenail growing out of nail bed (it seems?) is this a breed thing? My buff orpington rooster (same age, 3yo) does not have this growth. Any ideas? I got absolutely nothing while googling this matter. Thank in advance y’all.
Forgot to mention, both of his feet are like this! Same exact...
He was lethargic on Thursday, took him to the vet. They said he had a little bit of mucus in the back of his throat so they sent us home with an oral antibiotic. Quarantined him right away. It's now 4 days later and I notice he's not always opening his right eye but it doesn't appear swollen...