rooster attacked chick

[Wyorp Rock]

I’ve decided that i’m gonna give him 3-4 weeks, it’s a really hurtful decision but i think that if he doesn’t start improving soon then he’s probably never going to be able to. I wish that he could he could live a happy life but a chicken without the ability to use his legs doesn’t seem happy, they should be able to peck at the ground and scratch the dirt. It’s a really tough decision but i can’t see him suffering forever, i can’t always wake up 7 times at night to make sure he’s okay, i love him but i won’t always be there for him, i cant have him depending on me for his needs. If he can’t do things on his own then it’s best to put him down to end his suffering.

Well said. I'm sorry that you are having to make this difficult decision.
Please keep us posted.

 

[fanynany]

How long does inflammation in chickens take to go away? just curious

 

[LaFleche]

How long does inflammation in chickens take to go away? just curious

One of my La Flèche cockerels once needed 3 weeks exactly, after my flock of guineas left him almost lifeless and looking like a mangled meatball. There were hardly any feathers or skin left on him.

 

[fanynany]

One of my La Flèche cockerels once needed 3 weeks exactly, after my flock of guineas left him almost lifeless and looking like a mangled meatball. There were hardly any feathers or skin left on him.

Ooo poor guy, i hope he turned out okay! mangled meatball does not sound good looking

edit: i read that around like 2 in the morning? i definitely thought your cockerel was attacked by guinea pigs then i had a dream about my guinea pigs attacking me ...?

 

[LaFleche]

Ooo poor guy, i hope he turned out okay! mangled meatball does not sound good looking

edit: i read that around like 2 in the morning? i definitely thought your cockerel was attacked by guinea pigs then i had a dream about my guinea pigs attacking me ...?

Astonishingly, he recovered well, with only a slight limp persisting in one leg.

No guinea pigs around here, these were some of the culprits:

 

[fanynany]

Astonishingly, he recovered well, with only a slight limp persisting in one leg.

No guinea pigs around here, these were some of the culprits:

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those look like some fluffy gals, they look like little mimes or little clowns the grass looks crisp too oh my, everything just seems gray around me around these times, the grass is dead but oh boy i don’t want 105 weather.

 

[ChicNmom]

I haven't checked this thread for a few days so I don't remember if this was suggested.
Have you tried the chicken sling? I'm thinking even if you put him in it s few times a day he could practice standing and build whatever strength and coordination he has with the support of the sling.

I understand your not wanting to put down the big rooster.


A couple of years ago I brought home my current rooster and a pullet. He was only about 2 or 3 months old. They were here for a few days and I got 2 more pullets that were similar age. I stupidly put them together thinking none of them would be territorial yet and that surely a cockerel wouldn't attack a pullet. If anything I thought maybe the girls would pick at each other. Things were going well and then he just pounced on one of the new girls. I got him off., couldn't keep ahold of her and he pounced again with both feet. She died that evening. I was mad at myself for being stupid and really thought I had a bad rooster. But now that he's grown he is the best rooster we've had. He's a Cochin and he also loves chicks and will break away from the main group and just spend time showing them around. He's kind to the hens and never aggressive to people.

 

[fanynany]

Have you tried the chicken sling? I'm thinking even if you put him in it s few times a day he could practice standing and build whatever strength and coordination he has with the support of the sling.

I havent put him in like 2 days because it flew away since i put it outside to wash and forgot about it but i just found it in the bushes so i’ll put him in right now, he definitely has strength in his feet, he’s able to stand if he’s being held up but it’s just his balance and his neck.

I understand your not wanting to put down the big rooster.

thank you, it’s definitely upsetting he did this but i dont have the heart to give him away or put him down, the people around here would probably use him for rooster fights, and i would be worried he isn’t getting the same care i give him, he’s a cuddly rooster and wants constant attention, i’m mad at him right now but he still knocks (pecks) at the window waiting for me to let him in for cuddles

I was mad at myself for being stupid and really thought I had a bad rooster. But now that he's grown he is the best rooster we've had. He's a Cochin and he also loves chicks and will break away from the main group and just spend time showing them around. He's kind to the hens and never aggressive to people.

I’m sorry for the loss of your little one, mine is sweet to his hen & to people as well, he’s kind of baby and likes to be wrapped in blankets, he even tries to get under the hens wings, poor thing is too big for that lol. The hen is kind of the boss around here actually, if the rooster tries to mate with her she screams at him or puffs up and he goes in his coop or just leaves her overall, i wonder what she told him lol. Unfortunately he’s probably not the best with chicks, but i’m never gonna test that out because i’m not getting any new ones and i’m not gonna risk one getting hurt again

 

[fanynany]

goodnight everyone! the same for today, no balance yet, face is looking better than we started with and the bruising seems to be almost gone. Only thing i have noticed is that he doesnt turn his head the other way as often as he did, i tried to slowly turn his head so he could face straight and so i could see how much he can turn but he just turned back around, it seems worse but i’m not sure i’ll have to observe that more. He tries to scratch his neck a lot, do y’all think he feels itchiness or pain? or maybe another feeling in his neck?? i’ll try to gently scratch his neck for him tomorrow.

hope everyone had a nice day

 

[Tonyroo]

Ooo poor guy, i hope he turned out okay! mangled meatball does not sound good looking

edit: i read that around like 2 in the morning? i definitely thought your cockerel was attacked by guinea pigs then i had a dream about my guinea pigs attacking me ...?

Lol, that's funny.