elderly cockerel

  1. L

    Frostbite wattle 9 year old Rooster dubbing needed ?

    In all the years we’ve had chickens (at least a decade) we’ve never had to deal with frostbite. Our 9 year old favorite rooster has frostbite on his wattle and comb. The comb is minor damage. The wattles were extremely swollen and once we warmed them up why’ve been hot to the touch. He’s been...
  2. Susie Seagrave

    Feet Issues & Red Patches on Elderly Cockerel's Legs

    A few weeks ago, I adopted a 10 year-old cockerel who was being badly bullied in his previous flock. He arrived with issues with his feet, and although he can walk around, although rather unsteadily, he is unable to jump, perch or climb up into the hen house unaided. I thought it might be...
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