How can I keep my cockeral occupied?

[J&Kfeatheredfowl]

We own a booted bantam. We didn't buy him, but got him from a neighbour.

When we first got him he was just a little bit older than a chick, and had gotten his leg stuck in the fence. He couldn't walk and his previous owner was going to 'neck him.' We took him to the vets and although he's doing so much better now, he will never walk properly again. He's currently on my back garden alone (so he's very attached to us) but he's crowing constantly. I know there's no real way to stop that, but I think he might be bored. I need something to entertain him so does anyone have any ideas?

Because he's so small, and we already own another cockeral that is easily twice his size I'm a little bit hasty about introducing him to the rest of the flock. He'd be an easy target, so if anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! He needs another chicken to hang around, chickens are flock animals and shouldn't be alone.
If possible, I would put some wire between him and the rest of the flock, give him plenty of water, food, and space. The flock can see but not touch him.

Worked with my flock, keep us posted; best wishes!

 

[J&Kfeatheredfowl]

Thanks for the advice, there is a smaller run in their area, but a mother hen and chick are currently living there

 

[J&Kfeatheredfowl]

This is him, he's called Jesse

 

[RodNTN]

You're welcome! He is adorable! How big is the coop that you keep your flock in?

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

You could also make his area more exciting by hanging treats (like heads of lettuce or apple slices) or adding fun roosts.

So glad that you rescued him! He's adorable!

 

[J&Kfeatheredfowl]

Not to sure, roughly 25 foot by 20 foot, home to 5 call ducks, 1 cockerel and 3 hens (as well as a small run inside that with mum and chick)

 

[J&Kfeatheredfowl]

Its probably larger unsure of exact size, they also get let out to roam around in an area 20 times that size

 

[RodNTN]

Do you think you have room to just separate a large corner with wire?

 

[J&Kfeatheredfowl]

Do you think you have room to just separate a large corner with wire?

Yes but this would start to limit space for everyone else as our dominant hen is in the run with her chick and we have another broody on 4 eggs