Compost King
Free Ranging
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/stray-rooster-arrives-just-wandered-into-the-yard.1334408/
This is a continuation from a different section because the story goes on but does not apply to the old section anymore.
As far as his name... Not sure if I am allowed to type it in here P_ _ K_R H_ _D. We shall call him Peck for short. Pecking seems to be his favorite form of aggression.
A Stray Black Copper Maran ended up on my property. I think he was dropped off because of my location. Not a lot of Roosters would stroll into this neighborhood. He seemed neglected, his feet worn down, full of Mites or Lice and he smelled awful. When I first saw him I thought one of my roosters must have escaped a breeding pen because I do not have adult males running loose here. Then I noticed he was a Black Copper Maran. I though for a moment that a Black Copper Maran I had given away found his way back to my house (through 2 counties) but he is that one. This one has Feathered legs and my old one did not. I picked him as soon as I could and put him in this cage for Quarantine. He has spent 3 days in this cage where he can't stand up fully, but he spends his nights in a coop a built for him in just a few hours. I already had a roof and frame ready to go but wasn't in a hurry to finish that coop because I wasn't taking on new roosters.
I inspected his poop and it was mostly plant materials, nothing solid. I got him some game bird feed. Its something I mix in with other feeds to increase Protein but never gave to a chicken straight until this guy came in, I figured he needed protein after look at his Doo-Doo. He was very aggressive towards me on the first day, pecking and drawing blood multiple times. the 2nd day he only pecked once and no blood drawn. Today he has yet to peck me but I only handled once so far. The Pen to his coop will be mostly finished today, finished enough to hold him. Unless he gets flighty he will be out of the cage for good. Eventually the pen will be fully covered with netting. I happen to have 2 French Black Copper Marans in my brooder so by the time he is all cleaned up they might be ready to join him.
I haven't tended to his feet yet they look as if the improved, I am guessing the Protein in his diet is helping with that a many other issues. His first day he buried his face in the feeder like Cornish Cross. He sure seemed hungry.
This is a continuation from a different section because the story goes on but does not apply to the old section anymore.
As far as his name... Not sure if I am allowed to type it in here P_ _ K_R H_ _D. We shall call him Peck for short. Pecking seems to be his favorite form of aggression.
A Stray Black Copper Maran ended up on my property. I think he was dropped off because of my location. Not a lot of Roosters would stroll into this neighborhood. He seemed neglected, his feet worn down, full of Mites or Lice and he smelled awful. When I first saw him I thought one of my roosters must have escaped a breeding pen because I do not have adult males running loose here. Then I noticed he was a Black Copper Maran. I though for a moment that a Black Copper Maran I had given away found his way back to my house (through 2 counties) but he is that one. This one has Feathered legs and my old one did not. I picked him as soon as I could and put him in this cage for Quarantine. He has spent 3 days in this cage where he can't stand up fully, but he spends his nights in a coop a built for him in just a few hours. I already had a roof and frame ready to go but wasn't in a hurry to finish that coop because I wasn't taking on new roosters.
I inspected his poop and it was mostly plant materials, nothing solid. I got him some game bird feed. Its something I mix in with other feeds to increase Protein but never gave to a chicken straight until this guy came in, I figured he needed protein after look at his Doo-Doo. He was very aggressive towards me on the first day, pecking and drawing blood multiple times. the 2nd day he only pecked once and no blood drawn. Today he has yet to peck me but I only handled once so far. The Pen to his coop will be mostly finished today, finished enough to hold him. Unless he gets flighty he will be out of the cage for good. Eventually the pen will be fully covered with netting. I happen to have 2 French Black Copper Marans in my brooder so by the time he is all cleaned up they might be ready to join him.
I haven't tended to his feet yet they look as if the improved, I am guessing the Protein in his diet is helping with that a many other issues. His first day he buried his face in the feeder like Cornish Cross. He sure seemed hungry.
maybe he will come around when he realizes that you are helping him. I'm sure some of his aggression comes from the way he was treated at his old home. I can't imagine how bad his life was... Poor thing. Keep us updated on his progress! Maybe find him a few girls to hang out with, I wonder if he even had a flock where he was.
