Strawberrybex Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hi, we have just been given a very handsome Cockerell but I would like to know what breed he is. Picture below. Thanks in advance 🐔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) He looks like a Wyandotte, but I don’t have the breed or a cockerel for that matter. He is a stunning looking boy though. His ankles look massive though! This a picture I found online searching for buff wyandotte cockerel: Edited May 24, 2018 by Cat tails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberrybex Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 He is lovely as well such a good temperament. He does stagger a but when he is walking - could this be arthritis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Haven’t got the faintest. But his legs look a bit like a hen I’ve seen with scaley leg mites. It did look more “scaley” on the hen though. Do you know how old he is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberrybex Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 No idea how old he is. How do I test for scaly leg mites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Have say that scaly leg mites do look more scaly than his, although can’t really see his feet. Don’t know how you test for them. It might be something else completely, although limping is not normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberrybex Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 He doesn't limp just staggers about but u think it's partly because he is so big - bless him. As I said we have just been given him so will monitor him over the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Give it some time, but justkeep in mind that if it is scaly leg mites, those are very contagious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 He is a buff orp, although with a slightly weird comb, the white legs indicate he isn't a dotte, though they are quite similar in many ways. He certainly does have chunky legs! Perhaps the leg scales do look a bit raised, but that could be that he is pressing forward, its hard to see. It may just be the photos or the weather, but his feathers don't look in tip top condition, the neck hackles look a bit thin and almost wet and the saddle/tail feathers look a bit ragged. It may just be that he needs a bit of tlc with good quality feed, or that he is getting on a bit. He shouldn't be staggering. That could indicate something physical in the foot/leg or possibly a heart issue (which is common given their size). Orps do have lovely temperaments, particularly the boys, I hope you enjoy him 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 An orp! Of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberrybex Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Thanks for the replies. We have a girlie or as well so of he us up to it 🐣 🤣 It had just been raining so looks a bit ruffled because he was damp I guess. Will try to get him today and give him the once over. I've just ordered some scaly leg mites spray and and flubenvet pellets so they will be wormed again - guess I am OK feeding him layers pellets or does he need to be fed corn separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 He's quite an old Buff Orpington; perhaps 5. In time they develop hip problems on account of their overweight chest, which has been promoted over the last 20+ years for the show standard. They also have ingrowing and distorted feather when they get older as the Buff Orpington was created in a hurry (20 years I read, without properly selected breeding) and isn't the same origins as the original colours of black, white and later Jubilee (for Queen Victoria I think). The hens have these problems to a far lesser extent. Our old boy is now 8, can't walk more than a few feet, struggles to stand and needs regular inspections as the ingrowing feathers get infected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just stick to the pellets, reserve corn if you need to capture him or as a bit of a treat in the winter. How nice that you have a pair of orps. Just watch the hen, she may require a poultry saddle in time to protect her back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberrybex Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 OK great thanks for the advice 😊🐔🐣🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
