New injury on chicken, found the culprit for chicken injuries!

[ChocolateWingTheRooster]

So today I was with my chickens, and when one of my chickens, Opal, attempted to steal my 7-year-old tomcat’s food. He - whose name is Sherbert - retaliated with a swipe. I didn’t see anything at first, so I didn’t worry.

But, when I took the following photo -

I realized the poor girl was hurt! Sherbert is notoriously dumb, so I kinda expected this from him... and he’s food possessive, so hopefully Opal has learned a lesson from all of this, Angel should’ve too-

Angel (a White Leghorn) got injured from him (late) last year. I didn’t think that Sherbert would do that at the time...

I’m positive now, because he also swiped at a 1300+ lb steer (cow) today...

Previous thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ny-ideas-for-the-cause-of-her-injury.1339626/

If you’re wondering, this is Angel (she’s all better now, don’t worry!) -

And this is Sherbert -

 

[azygous]

Cute story. I'm certain Sherbert feels he was completely justified in what he did to defend his food.

 

[AllenK RGV]

Cute story. I'm certain Sherbert feels he was completely justified in what he did to defend his food.

Agreed I'll side with sherbert on this one I'm sure he's outside at night keeping those hens safe.