Something got ahold of my silkie rooster. The top part of his comb is ripped from his head. I brought him inside and bathed him and but Bactine on it. His comb is now resting on his nose making it harder for him to breath. Any advice on how to help him!??? I feel terrible!
Hi guys, I went outside this morning an hour after my husband let the chickens out and I found our fav roo under the car shaking his head awkwardly. A closer look found his comb nearly torn off. I looked at some other threads and it seems like I should cut it off. i think this wise as you can...
A coyote grabbed our rooster.
I'm vigilantly free ranging the chickens, but "vigilant" is a mixed bag, since a predator can grab and run in the blink of an eye, and within feet of where you're standing. So, I knew they were at risk.
Our rooster is a lovely chap, a hired hand so to speak. He...