Then you don't have to worry about that. I'd just keep as close an eye on him as you can do to watch for signs of anything unseen on his exterior. They can hide internal injuries extremely well at first.
I mean what am I looking for? I expect him to be a little weird tomorrow and maybe the next day.
You put 10 birds in this gray coop?
Thanks for your help. I love my babies and did years of research before getting them and am trying to do my best. They aren’t just livestock to us, they’re our pets. They follow us around the yard, I swear most recognize their names, most will come demand pets if your sitting/close to the ground and rub your leg like a dog does. I’m so torn up about this. I’m getting a dog run tomorrow so they can have more space to roam but also be safe until we can extend the attached run.
Yes?
I heard 3 sq feet per bird, mine have between 2.5 and 3 floor space per each. Plus ample roosting bars.
This is why he isn't going in there. There isn't enough room.
That depends on the severity of it. He may have it but so little that it heals without you even knowing. If it's worse, and he starts acting weak, looking pale, fluffing up and huddling, looking sleepy are all symptoms. But even with those they can still pull through on their own sometimes. If you do see them I'd suggest taking them to a vet if it's possible. For me it wasn't possible because there aren't any vets in my area that take chickens.
They really need at least 4, preferably more, inside and 10 outside
He has been lately. He’s been herding the girls in at night even. They’ve got just under what I was told (and I asked before building/buying and the general consensus was 3 give or take, large breeds more small breeds less and most of mine are about 4lbs full size). I feel so bad! Is it better to figure out the heck to make this bigger or add another coop?
