Rooster has hole in a waddle

[Shamo Hybrid]

Last year when I had too many young cockerels, my 2 year old rooster "Charlie" was knocked down to the lowest in the pecking order. They'd often pick on him, until I rehomed everyone except for Charlie.

Hahaha..... I like how the story ended!

 

[LoveMyChickenBabies]

The dog crate might be best right now, and keep it in the coop if possible so he can remain part of the flock. I will secure a coffee can full of water and a can of chicken feed to the dog crate sides so they don’t turn them over.

How could I secure them?

 

[Aunt Angus]

How could I secure them?

I've used zip tires, twine, pipe cleaners, floral wire at one time or another. Whatever I can find that the chickens can't peck apart. I'm so frugal (i.e. cheap)... lol....

 

[EggWalrus]

Hmmm.... do you guys think it could be some sort of bacteria or virus rather than just some unfortunate mishap on the chicken's part?

Like ... Chicken Pox!?

 

[MissChick@dee]

Maybe it's a fashion statement.... like some folks today that puts round holes in their ears! All kidding aside, I have no clue, that is very weird.

They’re called gauges. Justa FYI

 

[Eggcessive]

To secure coffee cans, and have made a couple of nail holes or drill holes near the tops, and just run a piece of twine or parashute cord through and tie them to the cage. The heavier cans kept full usually are more difficult to turn over. They also sell crate bowls that attach to the sides of dog crates at Walmart in the pet section.

 

[LoveMyChickenBabies]

Thanks!

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

They’re called gauges. Justa FYI

Sorry I'm not as hip as you!! Although I did have an eyebrow ring back when I was younger...... the ladies dig it!

Back on topic. Keep us updated on his condition, I'm thinking it might be some sort of bacteria infection so I would keep an eye on the other chickens.

 

[Saaniya]

I have taken the pictures and was able to convince my parents to allow the computer internet access once they saw Charcoal. Here they are.
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Dad said that he could've gotten in a fight but I think that the hole would be jagged instead of an almost perfect circle.

Seems like a huge fighting injury that's isn't heal ..

 

[LoveMyChickenBabies]

Keep us updated on his condition

Update: Condition is not better, but not worse either. He is eating and drinking fine, I felt his crop when taking pictures and it was completely full. I saw him drinking this morning just before I let them out to free-range for the day.