- Mar 9, 2013
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Hi all,
I'm new to BYC and the world of raising chickens. I recently encountered my first "chicken challenge" - the scabs and spots on my rooster in the attached image. I have 7 hens and this one rooster. They have a 400 square foot area to roam during the day and a smaller coop where they reside locked up at night until the morning. I can't tell if this is a disease or dried blood. I haven't noticed any similar problems on my hen, and I haven't witnessed any fighting although it could occur in the coop before I let them out every morning. Please advise on whether this is something I should treat or could be a problem for the rest of the gang. I noticed the rooster will move his head in a side to side/figure 8 motion frequently as if he's irritated by the problem, but otherwise he's eating/drinking well and doesn't display any other strange behaviors. I appreciate your feedback!
Delaware