4 year old rooster's crow changed

[Betsy57]

Red, my 4 year old Rhode Island Red rooster, his crow has changed recently. It is still very strong and robust but instead of three syllables it is now two. Sounds funny to say that, but I noticed it this past week. I like the old crow! He doesn't seem like he is sick (no wheezing, gagging, etc).

 

[Betsy57]

Red, my 4 year old Rhode Island Red rooster, his crow has changed recently. It is still very strong and robust but instead of three syllables it is now two. Sounds funny to say that, but I noticed it this past week. I like the old crow! He doesn't seem like he is sick (no wheezing, gagging, etc).

Well, it is more serious than just a change of crowing style. He isn't eating or drinking. He's such a good rooster I sure hate to lose him. I'm trying to use a syringe to get food down him but he isn't letting much go down.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: He needs to be inside where it's warm, 80-85 degrees is best. Then hydration must be corrected before attempting to force feed, period. He needs fluids first, food later and both should be tubed if he isn't drinking and eating on his own. Fluids should be given orally at 30ml/kg every 6-8 hours. Sounds like he needs to see a vet.

Read this on fluids, heat, feeding, etc.
http://avianmedicine.net/content/uploads/2013/03/07_emergency_and_critical_care.pdf

-Kathy

 

[Betsy57]

He needs to be inside where it's warm, 80-85 degrees is best. Then hydration must be corrected before attempting to force feed, period. He needs fluids first, food later and both should be tubed if he isn't drinking and eating on his own. Fluids should be given orally at 30ml/kg every 6-8 hours. Sounds like he needs to see a vet.

Read this on fluids, heat, feeding, etc.
http://avianmedicine.net/content/uploads/2013/03/07_emergency_and_critical_care.pdf

-Kathy

He's inside, downstairs in the bathroom shower. I am getting some fluids down him but he keeps throwing up. He is very thin. Black/tarry poop, some green poop. Doesn't look good. Calling hospice (teasing, I work for hospice tho but as a social worker/bereavement counselor. I'll need to counsel myself) in and going to prepare his grave. Such a good rooster, I hate to lose him.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Sounds like he could be dying... Are his legs and feet warm or cold?

-Kathy

 

[Betsy57]

He's inside, downstairs in the bathroom shower. I am getting some fluids down him but he keeps throwing up. He is very thin. Black/tarry poop, some green poop. Doesn't look good. Calling hospice (teasing, I work for hospice tho but as a social worker/bereavement counselor. I'll need to counsel myself) in and going to prepare his grave. Such a good rooster, I hate to lose him.

I put Red down. So hard because he was such a good rooster.

 

[Betsy57]

OH MY!

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