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  1. Wyorp Rock

    Rooster Bumblefoot emergency

    I'm sorry about Coco:( You did everything you could for him. I would bury the body deep. Cover the top with something like pavers, rock, etc. You are right, Fox or some other critter may attempt to dig, so check that area each morning for a while and fill in where needed. I've had it...
  2. Wyorp Rock

    Rooster Bumblefoot emergency

    Chickens have a pecking order. Every chicken wants to "not" be the lowest, that hen is, so standing on top of him, she's showing dominance - she's just trying to advance her rank. That's all - it's domination. I'm very sorry that he's not improving. 9 years is a good long life for a rooster...
  3. Wyorp Rock

    Rooster Bumblefoot emergency

    Domination tactic since he's not well. He would benefit by being outside in the sun and where he can see the others. Can you make a temporary fenced in area for him so the hens don't bother him?
  4. Wyorp Rock

    Rooster Bumblefoot emergency

    Harkers Coxoid is to treat Coccidiosis. If you are using that, then don't use "rooster booster" if it's vitamins that contain B1(Thiamine). There's a contradiction there. Your rooster is 9 years old. The build up on the underneath of his legs does not appear overnight, so I'm going to make...
  5. Wyorp Rock

    Rooster Bumblefoot emergency

    Where are you located in the world? He does have a crusty buildup on the back of his leg. Could be from SLM or possibly debris from not being active. I would apply some vaseline/oil (as mentioned in post#7) to those areas after soakings to see if those will soften up, they may fall away...
  6. Wyorp Rock

    Rooster Bumblefoot emergency

    His foot looks like it may be infected. The poop is not normal either. Was he walking and active before you took the scab off? You can try giving an oral antibiotic to see if that helps with infection and improves the poop. Baytril or Amoxicillin would be good choices. For the foot, I...
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