Cockbird with strange injury

[Ringcraft]

I've separated him from the rest of the flock to prevent him getting picked on. My birds were treated with a few rounds of ivermectin only a month or so ago, so I can't imagine this is from mites. But I also haven't the faintest how he managed to injure the dorsal side of each accessory metatarsus. He lives with only his hens, no other cocks. Any ideas?

 

[roosterhavoc]

That’s from kicking the wires of the pen he is in. Do you have any other roosters outside of the pen?

 

[Ringcraft]

It is really? I've never seen him go after another rooster before. I do have other roosters adjacent but this guy very chill and sure of himself. My other birds do spar occasionally but I've never seen this guy go at it.

What's a good solution? Should I board up the run to break line of sight?

 

[roosterhavoc]

It is really? I've never seen him go after another rooster before. I do have other roosters adjacent but this guy very chill and sure of himself. My other birds do spar occasionally but I've never seen this guy go at it.

What's a good solution? Should I board up the run to break line of sight?

Yes boarding it up so he can’t see him at ground level will solve the problem.

 

[Ringcraft]

Thanks! Will try that.