Lawnmower vs Rooster GRAPHIC PICS/ Saying Goodbye

[Lorije1]

hmm good point re: the mirror. I guess I could set his kennel out by the fence and just cover it with a tarp except the end facing my chickens. They are always strolling around if it is just light rain - but I would have to cover him because I dont' want him getting wet / chilled.

Latest email weather alert here at work:
AT 1247 AM CDT.NATL WEATHER SVC RADAR SHOWED A SERIES OF
SHOWERS & THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUING TO MOVE NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS
S. SANTA ROSA & COASTAL ESCAMBIA COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST
FL. DOPPLER RAINFALL ESTIMATES INDICATE THAT THESE SHOWERS
& THUNDERSTORMS HAVE PRODUCED UP TO A HALF TO 1.5 INCHES OF RAIN
OVER THE PAST HOUR & ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AROUND 1 INCH ARE
EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT TWO HRS.

So I may not be able to get him out in the yard tomorrow. I wonder if just changing his scenery would help? As in, taking his kennel down to the barn and setting him up in one of the stalls? It is pretty boring in there - just a dirt floor and tin walls (maybe the horses if it rains hard) , but it is different than where he is currently.

 

[chickgirl8313]

im sorry but i feel you should cull him.. not a big one on that but the pain i mean he is missing his whole foot...whats he gonna walk on...think thats a lot of pain etc...

 

[Rebeccap422]

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She can't, first off she promised the next door neighbor she won't.
Second I don't think he has feeling in most of what you think should be hurting him. The Vet cut off some nerves that was dead.

I had a Chinese Blue Breasted Quail that lost half a leg and after it healed over she was fine. I don't have her now but is was an egg bind that got her not the leg problem.

He doesn't seem to be in big pain when she works on him.

Just my two cents
Becky

 

[WhetzelMomma]

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I don't know if you've been reading this whole post, and obviously, you are entitled to your opinions... however. This bird doesn't actually belong to the girl that is caring for him. She took over his care for an elderly neighbor. On top of that, he's been given a pretty good chance at life by a vet that she's taken him to. Many animals survive with less legs than they should have. (three legged and even two legged dogs for example.) Once he's healed, Kabota should be able to manage just fine with his stump. Even if it's not used to walk.

 

[Rebeccap422]

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I don't know if you've been reading this whole post, and obviously, you are entitled to your opinions... however. This bird doesn't actually belong to the girl that is caring for him. She took over his care for an elderly neighbor. On top of that, he's been given a pretty good chance at life by a vet that she's taken him to. Many animals survive with less legs than they should have. (three legged and even two legged dogs for example.) Once he's healed, Kabota should be able to manage just fine with his stump. Even if it's not used to walk.

My one legged Quail hopped around one foot and since she had just the yellow featherless part gone but from there up was still there she could sleep without falling over. It was so sweet her mate was blind in one eye from getting his head stuck and they would lean on each other to sleep. He would help hold you up and she was on his blind side so he could relax and sleep. So being not quite whole and being happy can go together.

I really think this Rooster will be fine. He is doing way better then a human would with the same injuries. Like the Vet that told my animal care class. He had declawed cats and they would be up and all over by the next day, he thought that he would be fine when he had his ingrown toenail taken off. He was still on crutches a week later it hurt so bad to stand on that foot. Animals have a great healing time and they don't let stuff stop them and humans worry to much to get well as fast.

Again my two cents worth.

 

[DaniLovesChickens]

You're welcome about the mac & cheese

Yes, I would be careful giving him too much. My chickens also love mashed potatoes. Even boiled and chopped potatoes (without the skins) would help with weight and I think you could sneak some into his other food.

Moving him into a different area probably would help! Any change of scenery would be a good idea. I have Multiple Sclerosis and just a couple of weeks ago I spent 5 days in bed. I am now considering completely remodeling the whole thing

The pale comb and face are a sign that he's not feeling well but not really a sign that he's not going to make it or anything. I had a hen whose comb and face was seriously WHITE! Scared me to pieces. I thought for sure she'd be dead within 24 hours. I just did a few of the "normal" things to take care of a sick chicken and she's fine. I had a chicken with a broken leg and her face and comb were quite pale as well. Her pupils would dilate very quickly (scary

). Those that know me well can tell when I'm in pain though. My face gets pale too!

I really do think those are normal signs! I think for now just doing what you are doing, getting him to gain some weight, and trying to alleviate some of his boredom are the things you need to do!

 

[mmaddie's mom]

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@ chickgirl8313... "Stumpy" lived a good long rooster life with NO feet! Both his feet ended with leg, no part of a foot or anything (much less than Kubota has!) Of course he couldn't mate, but he did all the rooster things that he always did... just didn't like walking on the hard driveway (bone against hard, rough surface) and would go anywhere else on dirt and grass.

@ Lori... He's inside all the time... of course, he's pale... his color and weight will come back with time! I think the change of scenery would be a great thing... he's bored... and rain for that long is depressing for anyone. I think he will perk up a lot when he can get to see and be near the beautiful, alluring hens (who wouldn't?). I have a bantam size chicken dog toy that Maddie would give up to send to Kubota if you think he would like her... she has been put in with lonely chicks and is a good faux-chicken... say the word and I'll launder her and send her today! Looks a lot like this--->

For ALL he's been through, I think he's doing just fine! IMHO Keep up the great work and please do let us know if you need anything!

diana

ps: Just thought of something! Protein powder! It's how we kept alive my son's dog when she was born with mega-esophagus until she was able to have the surgery! (First succesful mega-esophagus surgery at U of I, because, although she was small, she was healthy... all previous had been too weak) OK, ideas here? sprinkle it on wet food and crickets? mix with yogurt and make small balls of it? any other ideas?

 

[mmaddie's mom]

Peanut butter? Can chickens eat peanuts? (just brainstorming here)

 

[bigstack]

All of my Chickens LOVE pinto beans! I give them all of the left over beans and they will devoure them all and even suck up the juice! It's all protien! Your doing an AWESOME job!!!

Spaghetti and meat sauce too!

God Bless!

 

[NurseDr]

It appears that weight is one of the concerns. To gain weight fat is best at doing that. It has 9 calories per gram, protein and carbs have 4 cals per gram. For healing you need protein. For humans we do calorie packing, add fat to everything. Whole milk products are excellent, protein and fat, whole milk yogurt, dried whole milk can be add to many things, butter on everything. Add oil as a dressing to food. Watch out to much fat can cause diarrhea.

Also, with the PNC shots, need to replace the bacteria in his gut that is healthy. This can be helped with live culture yogurt.

As for the statement about culling, at this point it will be a personal decision. It is selfish to voice your opinion about what should be done. Please stop unless you are asked for your opinion, which has not been done.