What is a "threading" cock? and ive noticed red spots on his legs..

[bops]

Ive noticed red spots on his leg. Very small dots. Thanks

 

[bops]

Never asked the question haha
Is it normal? What should i do? Thanks

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Are the red dots moving?
Could be red mite.

 

[bops]

No, i think its a rash of some sort

 

[aart]

Not sure what the term 'threading' means....found this tho, maybe means 'mating' or 'breeding'?

http://www.irishfowl.com/talk/topic-10142.html?c=2

Is it Irish slang?

The red on the legs....can you post a pic?
I've been reading about scaly leg mite and that after the mites are gone some birds have red streaks on their legs.