Bantam People!! HALLLP- "Gift Chickens"

[RodNTN]

You're welcome!

I don't know, we do have some rattlesnakes (not on our property) but around our area.

 

[peeper89]

these so cute!

 

[theuglychick]

these so cute!

Thank you!

 

[Kusanar]

From what I have read, game birds tend to be easier to handle as they were somewhat selectively bread to not be aggressive when handled. Game birds get handled A LOT.

 

[theuglychick]

The little roosters crows are so tiny!

I think they were picking feathers from each other although I've not directly observed this behavior.

I think they now have more space, and less stress than their previous environment. Will they stop the feather-picking? Ive never had feather-picking in my birds. I've read some stuff on here that I should just cull them so they don't teach the other birds about feather-picking. That's pretty drastic, is that normally how feather-picking is dealt with?

 

[Kusanar]

The little roosters crows are so tiny!

I think they were picking feathers from each other although I've not directly observed this behavior.

I think they now have more space, and less stress than their previous environment. Will they stop the feather-picking? Ive never had feather-picking in my birds. I've read some stuff on here that I should just cull them so they don't teach the other birds about feather-picking. That's pretty drastic, is that normally how feather-picking is dealt with?

Feathers are protein, plus, blood is too. As rough as they look, they could be deficient in iron and/or protein. Maybe give them some meat or if you have it, game bird feed to up the protein levels. Maybe if you can, keep them separate until that issue is resolved so that IF it is a learned habit then it won't spread to the others.

 

[WVduckchick]

Very cute! I can see why you fell for them. I'm thinking mixes also, but could be pure serama, just not SQ bred. Seramas come in lots of variations, colors, sizes. OEGBs and Japanese have more standard colors. Do the boys normally stand with their wings almost vertical?

 

[theuglychick]

Very cute! I can see why you fell for them. I'm thinking mixes also, but could be pure serama, just not SQ bred. Seramas come in lots of variations, colors, sizes. OEGBs and Japanese have more standard colors. Do the boys normally stand with their wings almost vertical?

As in "droopy"? Yes. Picking them up only when pecking on the ground.

 

[theuglychick]

Great advice!

I will get some asap! Should I try feeding some boiled eggs for now for protein?

Luckily I haven't seen any blood or injuries.

Just little bald chicken booties.

I'm watching them closely and have yet to see the feather picking so hoping that it was other chickens they were housed with. I know that's kind of wishful thinking. I just don't want to cull them over that!

Feathers are protein, plus, blood is too. As rough as they look, they could be deficient in iron and/or protein. Maybe give them some meat or if you have it, game bird feed to up the protein levels. Maybe if you can, keep them separate until that issue is resolved so that IF it is a learned habit then it won't spread to the others.

 

[SOHC-FTW]

Most feather pecking is due to lack of protein the boiled or scrambled eggs wouldn't hurt.

Ive never had it in any of my chickens and or breeds.