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Jntnrmn

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Hello, my name is Janet, I am completely new to the world of chickens, And I am grateful to have stumbled on to this site. It has proven quite valuable to me, I thank all of you for being such a knowledgeable site. I received 6 road island reds that were app 1 1/2 weeks old, they are now app 6-7 weeks old. They seem to be doing well. I also just received a small chicken that was being severely beaten up by hens and roosters from my uncle. I have no idea what breed or age he or she is but he or she is quite traumatized and has several injuries. Each day I think he or she is a little bit more relaxed then something startles it back to the nesting box. I suppose One day at a time applies to everyone...anyways, thanks again for offering so much wonderful information.
Ps: here is a picture of the newbie if anyone happens to know if it's a boy or girl and what breed I would be so grateful. I will continue to keep going through the pictures in the breed section trying to learn more about him or her.
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I looks like you have a Game bird there, and it certainly looks to be a boy. :D Have fun looking around on BYC, be sure you check out your own state thread.
 
Thank you Cynthia12! I'm thrilled to finally know what breed to read up on soi can help him.
 
Looks like he had tail feathers clipped - maybe for fly tying?
 
I felt like his tail didn't seem right to me. I had suspected that maybe he was sick, scared, or traumatized enough that he just didn't hold it right. What is fly tying? I can't stand to think he was treated bad by a person too. Yesterday was a good day for him, he wandered quite far from his coop, at first, I was worried because I couldn't find him, I called but he doesn't know his name yet nor does he come to me so I was terrified I had lost him or he would be left outside the coop over the night...I went in to freshen up everyone's food and water and as I came out, I almost stepped on him, he was sitting at my back door. He allowed me to carry him to his coop and he even ate and drank as I was standing there. He always freezes when I'm nearby and won't even eat worms I put beside him. And this morning not only did he come out for his breakfast and fresh water but he actually ate a couple bites of food from my hand! I'm thrilled! Anyways, thanks again to any one that is responding to me, I am eager for any and all help I can get.
 

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