Thank you kindly, @momzillanc. Brimmel was a Silver Blue Brahma from show-winning parents, and we raised him on all organic, non-GMO feed from day one, so he was in fantastic condition and health (until we had to give our flock up for adoption, which is when things went sadly awry). Brahmas can be huge - they are (I think) the largest breed of chicken. We still have five girls (one Silver Blue and 3 Dark Brahmas), three of whom are Brimmel's widows and two of whom are his daughters. Three are giants like Brimmel was and the other two are bigger than a regular large fowl hen but quite diminutive by Brahma standards. They are a very impressive sight for sure and absolutely lovely birds. All are very gentle. They can really eat and poop, mind you! Bless them 💖