Gave my bird away, then got him back... Now he looks different!!!

[PeepsInc]

Friends of mine had a neighbor kid that did that 2 there rooster. The kid also killed there cat. I'd be leary about ever giving that kid another animal. It's one thing to cut a roosters head off,it's another to cause it pain and injury then let it live. Sounds like the kids disturbed.

 

[insiderart]

Why would they do that? Did they use him for fighting? Poor guy. But he will still throw you some lovely chicks! Glad you got him back.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

Poor guy...I liked his first look better.

The comb and wattles help a bird stay cool. I know it's hot in Hawaii...

I understand dubbing because it is a standard for game birds, but it's really not necessary unless one is raising game birds and want them to fit the standard -- or if one is really super-concerned about frostbite.

His feathers still are pretty, though, and I'm sure he still has the same personality. Just give him lots of love.

 

[Sissy]

Oh how awful they took a beautiful bird..for fun..
not really caring about him.
just to fool with him.
Keep ur birds away from these people..

 

[SproutGirl]

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How do combs and wattles help a bird stay cool? Sorry to change the subject.

 

[sred98]

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Not necessarily...he's obviously been through a lot of trauma. She's going to need to do a lot of work getting him to trust people again, I am sure! That is just sad.

I would keep them away from any of your animals, not just the birds.

S

 

[farrier!]

I was totally shocked by what was done.
After reading the other posts I have to agree that the only thing that makes sense is cock fighting.

I hope cock fighting is illegal there and I would be inclinded to check out exactly what they are keeping and how at their house.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

It gets cold in Hawaii!

Doesn't anyone remember the huge blizzard that happened there in the mountain area?

 

[Cuban Longtails]

I have been around gamefowl much of my life, and I have several friends who raise gamefowl.

Dubbing is not traumatizing to the bird, and the pain involved is minimal.

You did agree to hand him into someone else's care, which placed responsibility for him into their hands. At least they decided to give him back to you instead of eating him or otherwise disposing of him. While he may look different, he's still the same bird.

He will manage the heat just fine, not that it gets overly hot in Hawaii anyways.

Just enjoy him for what he is, a chicken.

And a pretty one at that!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Here, here!!

Which would you rather have happen? A quick slice to a comb to prevent frostbite and possibly gangrene...or a slow, painful process where the comb freezes, infection could start...and a possible death.

It has happened to one of my birds...and it is NOT pretty to watch.