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    Rooster shaking and shivering, weak legs - Help!

    Do you think he could die of shock? The rest of the flock appeared calm, everyone was in for the night already, I just went to close the door to the coop when I found him. There was nothing unusual inside or around the coop, all was quiet..... I would think that if something scared him that...
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    Rooster shaking and shivering, weak legs - Help!

    Yes, I brought him in to our mud room, which is not heated, but a few degrees warmer than outside and no drafts (we live on Vancouver Island so we have very mild winters) I put him into a 'banana box' with the lid off, stuffed with hay, to create a cozy 'nest' for him. This morning I found him...
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    Rooster shaking and shivering, weak legs - Help!

    By the way, his eyes were bright and clear, and his comb and wattle were bright red as usual. His feathers are full and shiny. So outwardly he looks very healthy! But is shaking all over, shivering.
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    Rooster shaking and shivering, weak legs - Help!

    Hi all, this is my first post, I've read many threads on this forum, but tonight I have an emergency! I went to close the chicken coop for the night and found my 8 mth old Australorp rooster on the floor of the coop. Right away I was concerned, as he never sits on the ground at night, always...
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