We had to rehome our Silkie rooster, Elvis a few days ago (one of my neighbors complained). The home he is at has about 24 hens and 2 other roosters, all standard sized birds. The roosters are very old and quite crippled. They can barely walk. I saw them fight a little and we had to take Elvis off the other rooster, because we were afraid he'd hurt him badly. The rooster is 3x his size.
I went to visit him today and saw him standing in the corner of the yard, bloody. His face, wattles, comb and hackle/chest/neck feathers were maroon. He won't go in the coop at night, he has to be brought in. He just stands at the edge of the yard. I feel SO bad for him. He seems lost. He no longer has a flock. He no longer has his "girls". He has no one to find food for or protect. And it appears they gave him a good beating this morning.
It's only been 2 days. Based on what you know about chickens, do you think he will adjust? Or is he always going to be a rooster without a flock? Will they hurt him more? I'm just heartbroken about this and am tempted to go get him and find him a new home, with a smaller flock.
Any advise is appreciated.
Barb
I went to visit him today and saw him standing in the corner of the yard, bloody. His face, wattles, comb and hackle/chest/neck feathers were maroon. He won't go in the coop at night, he has to be brought in. He just stands at the edge of the yard. I feel SO bad for him. He seems lost. He no longer has a flock. He no longer has his "girls". He has no one to find food for or protect. And it appears they gave him a good beating this morning.
It's only been 2 days. Based on what you know about chickens, do you think he will adjust? Or is he always going to be a rooster without a flock? Will they hurt him more? I'm just heartbroken about this and am tempted to go get him and find him a new home, with a smaller flock.
Any advise is appreciated.
Barb