My rooster was shot and is still alive...help.

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

He is still alive! A vet is going to be too expensive for me. So, I'm just making sure he has everything he needs.

Did you ever find a bullet wound(s)?

 

[Chicks in VA]

I spend the $$ and take him to the vetd

 

[Chicks in VA]

yes i would take to the vet but thats just me

 

[MGG]

What kind of gun was he shot with, and what kind of pellets?

 

[TexasTurkeyMama]

He is still alive! A vet is going to be too expensive for me. So, I'm just making sure he has everything he needs.

I think it is a good sign that your patient outruns the "veterinarian".

 

[Mrs J]

How about Trojan or Cassius? He’s a fighter for sure!

 

[Forkicks]

Another update on Simon. He is still doing well. I wouldn't say better, but he isn't doing worse. I wrapped his wing up and am going to mix some medicine with his water. Was thinking of putting a hen or two in there with him so he isn't so lonely, lol.

 

[Forkicks]

Also, the white rooster shall be called Steve Dodger.....will be called Bullet as a warning when he is getting sassy with me.

 

[featherhead007]

Your stepdad will probably want to finish the job he started with your rooster. Vet bills will be very expensive. I'm sorry to say that it would be best to cull him (not your stepdad.)

Had it right the first time!

 

[Forkicks]

Another update on Simon, he is alive!! I never did find a bullet wound so I'm gonna guess Simon's wing was shot and he just played dead. Apparently he is very good at it. The other day we had the garbage service come pick up our trash and after a very loud bang, Simon just dropped. I. Kid. You. Not. At first I thought he passed from a heart attack but NOPE. My chicken can play dead quite well.

On another note, his left wing isn't recovering very well. It doesn't drag as much but it's still very broken. He slips the bandage often that I wrap around him, so I'm constantly adjusting it. I'm not sure if there is anything I can do for his wing at this point or if anyone knows of a different way to bandage it and for it to actually hold? Atm, the best thing I've found to work is horse bandages I picked up from Tractor Supply.