backyardflock94
In the Brooder
Hey all,
Just made an account here on BYC after a few years of checking periodically for tips. Unfortunately it is because my rooster is not in good health.
A couple days ago I noticed some blood on his right wing, just a couple spots and his balance to be slightly off. I checked him over and stayed in the coop to watch his behavior..nothing else was off that I could tell.
The next morning I went out and saw that he has completely covered his wing in blood and popped what I am now thinking is some kind of abscess. His balance was still slightly off but more so I think because he was pecking at himself.
Later that day with some help I set up a cage in our garage with a heat lamp (we live in Wisconsin), and all the amenities. He seemed he have lower energy and was not as perky. When I did another check on him I saw two more abscesses..one on the back of his neck and one just above his tail.
I am posting pictures and hoping someone has any info on what to do about this.
Thanks for the replies!
This first pic is the one above his tail
Just made an account here on BYC after a few years of checking periodically for tips. Unfortunately it is because my rooster is not in good health.
A couple days ago I noticed some blood on his right wing, just a couple spots and his balance to be slightly off. I checked him over and stayed in the coop to watch his behavior..nothing else was off that I could tell.
The next morning I went out and saw that he has completely covered his wing in blood and popped what I am now thinking is some kind of abscess. His balance was still slightly off but more so I think because he was pecking at himself.
Later that day with some help I set up a cage in our garage with a heat lamp (we live in Wisconsin), and all the amenities. He seemed he have lower energy and was not as perky. When I did another check on him I saw two more abscesses..one on the back of his neck and one just above his tail.
I am posting pictures and hoping someone has any info on what to do about this.
Thanks for the replies!
This first pic is the one above his tail
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