14 week cockeral weak/ limping

[ConsciouslyIncompetent]

Hi, I have a group of 7 chickens(2 Light brahma cockerals and 1 Light Brahma pullet, 2 EE cockerals and 2 EE pullets) that are 14-15 weeks old. They share a coop with a group of 7 that are about 2 weeks younger. They all seem to get along fine but usually go their separate ways. They free range all day.

So yesterday I noticed one of the Light Brahma cockerals limping or just laying down. I tried getting close to take a look but couldn't get close enough. I thought if he still was today I'd try again. Still limping today so I caught up to him and checked him out. I don't see anything at all on his feet or legs, didn't see any bugs or anything. But watching him I'm unsure if he's limping or weak. Yesterday it clearly looked like he was favoring one foot but today it almost looks like he's just having a hard time walking overall, not seeming like he's favoring one side. I have him separated now and trying to keep an eye on him, he's acting pretty subdued but when I gave him food he immediately started eating.

The strange thing is the other Brahma male disappeared today. I was thinking that the one that was limping yesterday is the one that's still here but I'm afraid there's something more going on. I can't tell them apart and yesterday they all seemed OK besides the one limping. I know it's very possible that something got the one that's missing but it's just weird for one to be gone and the other acting strange. I can try to get pictures of the one that I have separated but thought I'd see if anyone has any ideas. The others in the group still seem to be acting fine but I'm afraid of this being an illness or something. Thanks

 

[ConsciouslyIncompetent]

Update on this: I put him back in the coop over night because I wasn't sure if it'd be better to keep him isolated or not. He didn't roost but slept on the floor. Hasn't left the coop today and seems to lay on the floor with his head turned to the wall. He did get up and eat when I went check him out this morning. But when I was in there I found a runny poop with a little reddish clump in it. By the time I went get my phone to take a picture and came back one of them had eaten the red part. I took a picture anyway and you can sort of see a little bit of red. It was up on the platform by the door to get out and he doesn't seem to be moving that much so it almost seems like it's from a different one but I just don't know. None are acting off besides him. I don't know if it's something normal or worms or what. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks

 

[Alexandra Runner]

Hi! I'm not sure what's going on quite, but have you tried giving him electrolytes? I'll see if I can tag a few people who might know more.

 

[Alexandra Runner]

@Eggcessive can you offer any insight?

 

[D Uccle Uncle]

If it looked like blood in the poo, and given his condition of not wanting to move, I would not hesitate to treat for parasites, both worms and coccidia. He may have multiple issues going on, but blood to me is a big deal.

 

[ConsciouslyIncompetent]

Thank you, I am concerned about the blood I just didn't know if it was worms or coccidiosis or intestinal shed. Also no idea if it was from him or not. I will separate him again today so I can watch that. I did see him poop after that and it seemed normal. I did give electrolytes yesterday and today but wasn't before that.