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    Sick Silkie Rooster

    Final update I contacted two separate vets since no one in the area treats chickens. Nothing was conclusive from either. We will be monitoring the rest of the flock. He has passed away.
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    Sick Silkie Rooster

    He has not stood up or moved much at all. Only other symptoms would have been walking slower the past few days and stopped crowing. I assumed he hurt himself or pulled something but could not identify any injuries.
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    Sick Silkie Rooster

    As far as I can tell, no. It's hard to say what is what since there are 9 but I haven't seen anything out of the ordinary at all.
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    Sick Silkie Rooster

    They are free fed Dumor 16% layer crumbles. I feed a variety of treats in moderation including scratch corn, dried meal worms/beetles/crickets or other varied bugs, leftover vegetables/fruits that are still safe for consumption, and occasionally oatmeal, plain noodles, or plain Cheerios (all...
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    Sick Silkie Rooster

    I have seen him eating and drinking the last few days, including yesterday. He was enthusiastic about getting treats, which I made sure he was getting extra of. I do not know if he has eaten or drank anything today. They have access to food and water 24/7, as well as grit (with probiotics) and...
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    Sick Silkie Rooster

    He is practically curled up and has his face/comb directly on the ground. When he lifted his head up, it was only for a moment, and I'm unsure if he even had his eyes open. He was fine yesterday at least until 5pm but I just got home from work so I have no idea how long he has been lying there...
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    Sick Silkie Rooster

    I have 9 silkie chickens in New York state. One of my roosters, who is about 5 years old, has been acting off for the last few days. I have been monitoring him but he has been eating, drinking, and getting along with the others. He has been walking slower and hasn't been crowing. I have just...
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