Jan 1, 2014 #1 kalliegirl In the Brooder 6 Years Aug 15, 2013 13 0 24 I noticed a few black spots a few days ago and now there is hole in his comb??
Jan 1, 2014 #2 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 14 Years Apr 3, 2011 83,130 84,283 1,592 southern Ohio Those are peck wounds from one of the other chickens or roosters. They will heal up in a couple of weeks without treatment. Watch to see that the pecking doesn't get out of hand, because the combs can be torn and really bloodied.
Those are peck wounds from one of the other chickens or roosters. They will heal up in a couple of weeks without treatment. Watch to see that the pecking doesn't get out of hand, because the combs can be torn and really bloodied.
Jan 1, 2014 Thread starter #3 kalliegirl In the Brooder 6 Years Aug 15, 2013 13 0 24 Got to be my hens doing it as he is my only roo. Thanks a bunch, maybe time to separate for awhile Thanks so much Last edited: Jan 1, 2014
Got to be my hens doing it as he is my only roo. Thanks a bunch, maybe time to separate for awhile Thanks so much
Jan 1, 2014 #4 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 14 Years Apr 3, 2011 83,130 84,283 1,592 southern Ohio Just watch them. Usually the hens aren't as violent as the roosters. He probably is just getting too friendly with the mean ones.
Just watch them. Usually the hens aren't as violent as the roosters. He probably is just getting too friendly with the mean ones.
Jan 1, 2014 Thread starter #5 kalliegirl In the Brooder 6 Years Aug 15, 2013 13 0 24 yeah He stays friendly all the time with them. One day all 9 of my hens are going to take him on at one time..lol
yeah He stays friendly all the time with them. One day all 9 of my hens are going to take him on at one time..lol