Red junglefowl cockerel of unknown age lethargic, somethimes unable to walk, rests often

[centrarchid]

I do not know how truly feral populations operate there. My suspicion is he will not be able to join a harem so will be a loner until he can form his own harem or become a satellite to a harem. Either situation is different from what most people manage for in backyard or barnyard setups.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I do not know how truly feral populations operate there. My suspicion is he will not be able to join a harem so will be a loner until he can form his own harem or become a satellite to a harem. Either situation is different from what most people manage for in backyard or barnyard setups.

I see...was just curious I don't know anything about the "wild ones" so it's an new and interesting concept to me.

 

[Enderchicken222]

I do not know how truly feral populations operate there. My suspicion is he will not be able to join a harem so will be a loner until he can form his own harem or become a satellite to a harem. Either situation is different from what most people manage for in backyard or barnyard setups.

I see...was just curious I don't know anything about the "wild ones" so it's an new and interesting concept to me.

What I see a lot is a few harems, and a lot of roosters with just one hen. We were only planning to rehabilitate him from the start, if we opened the cage right now he would run off. He’s still basically feral. Obviously, there are better places to release him than in a populous neighborhood, and the Sleeping Giant is conviently close by and full of potential feed.

 

[Enderchicken222]

I also almost never see fights, and fights rarely escalate beyond puffing up their necks and jumping at each once or twice, unless they’re forced to fight. Though, come to think of it, I’ve never seen a fight between roosters on the giant, so they may be more brutal up there.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Sounds like you have a plan!

 

[Enderchicken222]

Made another bowl of food with even less papaya. He almost jumped out of the cage to get at the bowl
He’s okay with being handled now if you move slowly, which makes it easier to handle him.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Made another bowl of food with even less papaya. He almost jumped out of the cage to get at the bowl
He’s okay with being handled now if you move slowly, which makes it easier to handle him.

Didn't get to BYC yesterday, meant to let you know to pick up some grit if you were planning on keeping him. It sounds like a great idea releasing him at the Sleeping Giant, enough coverage, probably where everyone release their chickens or those that get away end up. Thing is Kauai is KNOWN for all it's feral chickens

It was great that you were able to care for him, you could do what I did (when the chickens were at the boat ramp) take a ride and toss hand full of feed or scrapes. You just may see him and make a few new friends

 

[Enderchicken222]

Alright, he’s healthy and active, so I’m realeasing him tomorrow.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Good the hear, you did good I was wondering if you released him, not everyone updates with results

 

[Enderchicken222]

Ok, I’ve released him. He’s active, and as I left he was already digging for food. He’ll be okay I think.