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acastlechicken
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- Feb 18, 2017
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So from what I've found in research for my flock, your rooster had gape worms. They latch onto the inner esophagus, and cause symptoms similar to what you described. Here is where I found the information:
https://poultrykeeper.com/respiratory-problems/gapeworm/
https://poultrykeeper.com/respiratory-problems/gapeworm/