10 weeks/ sick lethargic

[Jjdesmo11]

I just sat and dipped his beak in the water and he drank a bunch then pooped again. It’s very white and some blood/dark brown to it. What do you think about trying a dewormer? I’ve never given these babies a dewormer and they free range. Also before he joined the group I had some feed get wet and moldy and I cleaned it out but it’s possible he got a hold of one that fell out of the feeder. Could that cause fungal infection in his crop? It would have been a layer pellet and he’s still on grower/ finisher. So could he even eat a layer pellet? Sorry if that’s a dumb question. I just know they don’t chew. I will go tomorrow to tractor supply and get a dewormer. I feel like I need to keep looking for other possibilities. Its just weird none of my other babies or adults are sick and he went bad so quickly

 

[Kiki]

View attachment 1466585 I just sat and dipped his beak in the water and he drank a bunch then pooped again. It’s very white and some blood/dark brown to it. What do you think about trying a dewormer? I’ve never given these babies a dewormer and they free range. Also before he joined the group I had some feed get wet and moldy and I cleaned it out but it’s possible he got a hold of one that fell out of the feeder. Could that cause fungal infection in his crop? It would have been a layer pellet and he’s still on grower/ finisher. So could he even eat a layer pellet? Sorry if that’s a dumb question. I just know they don’t chew. I will go tomorrow to tractor supply and get a dewormer. I feel like I need to keep looking for other possibilities. Its just weird none of my other babies or adults are sick and he went bad so quickly

No dewormer. Do not dewormed a sick bird...you could kill him.

 

[Kiki]

Moldy feed can kill. I'm mobile and can't post a link.. @casportpony can you post a link right now? Moldy feed.

 

[Jjdesmo11]

Someone else said something similar that it’s too hard on them? I won’t. I don’t want to push him over the edge. I feel like I would see worms if he had them right?

 

[Jjdesmo11]

I’ll do a search. Thanks for your quick responses! My buddy.. hopefully he makes it through the night. I won’t be home till 5p tomorrow

 

[Kiki]

Someone else said something similar that it’s too hard on them? I won’t. I don’t want to push him over the edge. I feel like I would see worms if he had them right?

No worming sick birds unless you know for sure they have worms. A vet fecal float test would be a great idea right now. Call around in the morning to dog vets and ask them if they will test soon chicken poop if you bring in the poop only, not the bird. My get does this.

 

[Kiki]

Search up botulism and see if that fits. Although I am fairly certain you are dealing with Coccidiosis. Could be both??

 

[Kiki]

And no you usually won't see actually worms unless the bird is so infested the works just can't stay inside the bird.

 

[Jjdesmo11]

Botulism seems like it causes neurological problems but I’ll read up on it. He’s weak but not like falling over and can’t keep his head up. Makes me feel better you think it’s coccidious because thankfully I’m treating him for that! Still no desire to eat. Is that typical w coccidiosis too?

 

[Kiki]

Botulism seems like it causes neurological problems but I’ll read up on it. He’s weak but not like falling over and can’t keep his head up. Makes me feel better you think it’s coccidious because thankfully I’m treating him for that! Still no desire to eat. Is that typical w coccidiosis too?

Yes it is typical. If he doesn't start eating things are not going to end good.
And if he isn't drinking the Corid water he will not get better. Hopefully things turn around for you. You may have started the treatment too late, I hope not but prepare your self.