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Songster
I arrived home last night to find to sacks with chickens dropped in my backyard near my coop. From an observer, an elderly person dropped them off around noon. They had been in the sacks for at least 8 hours, were covered in manure, and were clammy and stressed. The rooster had double spurs which were overgrown and ingrown. Their skin was very red but there were no mites, lice, etc. on them. The size and health indicates straight corn feeding and a possible protein deficiency. I had a friend from the vet check them out. Their backsides were irritated from sitting in feces all day. I was fairly livid. I have more roosters than I need and am still sorting out what to do with them while we recoup them.
Are chicken owners a magnet for covert chicken dropoffs? I've had this with cats and dogs but chickens, really? Anyone else have this issue?
Are chicken owners a magnet for covert chicken dropoffs? I've had this with cats and dogs but chickens, really? Anyone else have this issue?