Vrabac
Hatching
- Aug 8, 2023
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Hello, first of all I'd like to apologise for my butchered English as It isn't my native language. I'm pretty new to poultry raising since we got a flock of laying hens about 5 months ago, along with a single couple of native Croatian small chicken "Hrvatska patuljasta kokoš". ( AKA Jurek and Katica ). The small chickens are about 8 months old now and they layed their first eggs and soon 2 chicks hatched about a month ago. About two weeks ago, Jurek ( The rooster ) started to show signs of weakness. It's important to add that the breed is almost semi-wild. They prefer to be out grazing and to sleep on a tree. The rooster was all strong and proudful walking all the time, flying up on the tree without a problem, now he can barely jump ontop of a chair and is looking all weak so we set up a ladder for him to slowly hop on a branch. He has an apetite, and eats whenever he's given some grain, but he mostly goes around picking weeds and bugs in the backyard with his little family. In that same period, he stopped crowing and "talking" with his lady.
I'm sadden whenever I see him in his condition because I honestly think they have a good life in my backyard, and would do anything to help him. Also sad to say that I can't really call any Vet to help out, because I honestly can't find any that deals with animals like that in my area. ( just cats and dogs give money i guess.... unless you have a big farm ).
Can anyone give any advice on what could be the cause and give any suggestions? Thanks.
Jurek 3 months ago:
Jurek now:
I'm sadden whenever I see him in his condition because I honestly think they have a good life in my backyard, and would do anything to help him. Also sad to say that I can't really call any Vet to help out, because I honestly can't find any that deals with animals like that in my area. ( just cats and dogs give money i guess.... unless you have a big farm ).
Can anyone give any advice on what could be the cause and give any suggestions? Thanks.
Jurek 3 months ago:
Jurek now: