To update, "Rock" our Barred Rock cockerel passed away last night. He just wasted away. After he quit walkiing, he slowly quit eating, then started to get weak and pale. It took about 7 days altogether to run it's course. Could someone shed some light as to what they think might have been the...
here's the other pic that didn't post:
to answer you questions: He's not eating from what it appears. I can't get him to drink. He is kind panting a lot. His toes do not seem to be curled. There is no blood in his stool-some appears a little loose and greenish with white. He won't even...
I have a 14 week barred rock cockerel. He's not eating and won't even attempt to stand. I noticed he wasn't well a couple days ago. I assumed he injured his leg because he was limping-but when I investigated there was nothing obvious. Yesturday I seperated him from the flock and have placed...
Hi, I'm new to raising chickens-this is our first flock. We're wanting to start free ranging. We have 14 pullets and 1 cockerel-we got them as day old chicks from Meyers Hatchery.
2 days ago, My kids noticed our cockerel was limping and standing on one leg for most of the day. The next day...