Booted Bantam toe amputation

[NatJ]

With as much as I hold him and carry him around, he has not pooped on me! Not ONCE!! Weird I know.

Chickens in general seem much less likely to poop while being held, and more likely to poop when they're just sitting or standing somewhere. (Sitting or standing on a person's lap is not "held" for this purpose.)

It's not 100% reliable for most chickens, just a general observation that does seem to line up with what you noticed.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with him. Once the feet are healed he will have the chance of a good quality life.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Snuggie]

BTW, I need to point out --and I will edit it -- her first vet visit was actually the Friday after Christmas. I switched record books around the first of the year and thought I could rely on my memory. BAD idea!

Eleanor hasn't pooped on me yet, but she did poop Every Single Time after I carried her to the bathroom and sat her on the floor to remove her bandages.

Haha. I always check my phone for exact dates at this point. He’s being good for his soaks. He likes all the attention. He seems to like people more then other animals.

 

[Callender Girl]

Eleanor was quite compliant with her soaks. Until she started to feel a whole lot better -- then she decided to fly out of the bowl of Epsom salts/water and onto the edge of the bath tub, where she perched defiantly. That's when I was sure she would be okay.

 

[Snuggie]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Me too! New friends.

 

[Snuggie]

Eleanor was quite compliant with her soaks. Until she started to feel a whole lot better -- then she decided to fly out of the bowl of Epsom salts/water and onto the edge of the bath tub, where she perched defiantly. That's when I was sure she would be okay.

Least she was okay. My roo likes full baths. I filled up my tub and he walked around the tub enjoying the warmth. Didn’t make a peep or fight it. Im starting to think my rooster is a little abnormal in a good way.

 

[Snuggie]

Chickens in general seem much less likely to poop while being held, and more likely to poop when they're just sitting or standing somewhere. (Sitting or standing on a person's lap is not "held" for this purpose.)

It's not 100% reliable for most chickens, just a general observation that does seem to line up with what you noticed.

Okay. Least I’m not crazy in noticing this. He watched Tv with me on my lap for 30 minutes and he didn’t poo on me. So I guess that’s okay??? I’m thinking he was wayyyy into the murder mystery show and held out until it was over.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Best of luck with your rooster.

 

[Snuggie]

Welcome to BYC! Best of luck with your rooster.