Hello, been a stalker now a member

[I_luv_chiks]

Wrlcome to BYC. Post your babies over here https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/what-breed-or-gender-is-this.15/
we can sort out breed and gender.....

Thank youi could love to get answers it has been driving me nuts not knowing what kind and sex.

 

[I_luv_chiks]

Congratulations on finally joining. I, too, waited a long time before becoming a member. But, it's so much more fun to be able to join the conversations!

All of my birds (chickens, runner ducks and geese) are also my babies. I have kept from them the fact that I eat chicken, but only nameless, headless ones from the grocery.

I will object to spending $6 for a whole chicken at Aldi, but I won't bat an eye for a $100 vet bill to save my hen's leg.

I hope all your chicks are hens and that you find a suitable solution for your roo's fate.

Welcome to BYC!!

Thank you. When I've asked some people questions about diff. Situations I'm told to make chicken noodles. Nope that isn't even option. I can't even let my husband put one down because I can't stand the thought of him killing one. Which is why my roo is up for debate. I believe he got severe frostbite on his foot thanks to a forum on here. It hasn't fallen off yet he eats and drinks great but has to hop around. If I thought he was suffering I would put him down but he still wants to venture around and loves treats. I just don't know if it is sustainable for him to have one leg

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3 You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Always nice to have another converted lurker join us

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join us!

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Nice to meet you
Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[Stick Chicken]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! Sorry about your rooster's foot. I've never had a chicken with that bad of frostbite before.

 

[I_luv_chiks]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! Sorry about your rooster's foot. I've never had a chicken with that bad of frostbite before.

Honestly I have always thought it would be fun to have chickens but living in town it wasn't allowed so when we moved i jokingly mentioned chickens thinking my husband would never go for it shockingly he was all for it. So that began my love for chickens not to eat them but to have as it's pets. Not knowing too much when it got cold i asked several people about heat and I was told no they would be fine well it got down below zero. And finally i said screw it they need heat . After a couple weeks I noticed my roo not walking right. So I did some research and thought it was bumblefoot. I treated and cleaned and watched him close then one day it just turned black. I looked on here for answers and someone had posted a pic of frostbite on foot and that's what it was. Poor guy he hops on one leg the other foot is drawn up I can tell it is dead. It terrifies me of west still happen when the day comes it breaks off it terrifies me he will be in pain. While he is bouncing around eating and drinking and meeting me at the door he seems happy. So I don't know what to do.

 

[drumstick diva]

You may want to post photos of him and explain his situation at:"Emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread. Birds have certainly lived with one leg and can adapt but, he will always be more prone to predator attacks because of his limited mobility.