Frazzle chicken discussion/care

[BeckyOB]

I think my Sunny is a frazzle... He's having a lot of problems too now. He's almost 1 year old and has never looked worse. He's also walking backwards a lot... I'm feeding him tuna and putting poultry cell in food. I'm hoping it's just a bad molt and selenium deficiency. Hoping he can be helped out. Does he look like a frazzle to you guys?

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

@JacinLarkwell @The Moonshiner
Does he feel crunchy when you pick him up? I can’t exactly explain it, but frazzles feel sorta like a fall leaf, expect everywhere on their bodies.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

His head is making me think he is. Is he the only male in the group?

 

[The Moonshiner]

@JacinLarkwell @The Moonshiner
Does he feel crunchy when you pick him up? I can’t exactly explain it, but frazzles feel sorta like a fall leaf, expect everywhere on their bodies.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

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It was I, JustAChickenLoverOverHere. Not sure if you know about frazzles, but you’re very knowledgeable on breeds and feathering.

 

[The Moonshiner]

I've had quite a few frizzles but only one frazzle.
Mine looked way worse then that bird but I'm not confident saying if he is or isn't.
Sorry

 

[BeckyOB]

@JacinLarkwell @The Moonshiner
Does he feel crunchy when you pick him up? I can’t exactly explain it, but frazzles feel sorta like a fall leaf, expect everywhere on their bodies.

Yes, although he hates being handled, so he's only been picked up a few times. But, yeah, def not soft. His wings are also so small like no hanging feathers on them if makes sense.

 

[BeckyOB]

His head is making me think he is. Is he the only male in the group?

No there are 3. They get along well for the most part. Mostly because they free range so they have space to get away from each other when needed. All the males are bantams.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Since he's a male I think he'll do better (females have a harder time since males will mount them and tear skin and break feathers while breeding) but I would consider taking him and a hen or two and having them seperate from the rest of the flock So he doesn't get in a squabble. With multiple males, squabbling will happen sooner or later

 

[BeckyOB]

Since he's a male I think he'll do better (females have a harder time since males will mount them and tear skin and break feathers while breeding) but I would consider taking him and a hen or two and having them seperate from the rest of the flock So he doesn't get in a squabble. With multiple males, squabbling will happen sooner or later

They've had a few fights... Short and no real damage, but yes, I'm bracing myself and trying to prepare if and when I'll need to downsize the males They're my pets really.... I'm one of those.