Thank you so much.. he is not only beautiful but such a sweetheart. Mild mannered, kind to his ladies and never aggressive to people…
I don’t think I would have figured the gout trouble out. So thankful you took the time to share your knowledge.
I will make the changes you both have suggested...
A bit over two months ago I found my rooster (5 y/o sweet big blue Orpington) limping and holding his left foot up as much as he could. The spur on that leg was down to a nub. His scales looked rough but not horrible. So I treated him for scaly leg mites with ivermectin two weeks apart at that...