My barred cochin bantam rooster swallowed a good-sized rubber band this evening. He does not appear to be in pain and is eating and drinking normally. What can happen to him, and what should I do until I can get him to the vet? Thanks
Keep an eye on him until you get him to the vets, but honestly I think he's just going to poop it out no problem.
http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/solutions.html Here's a link to some poultry solutions. I'd isolate him, give him a laxative, and prepare to do some poop picking. He should pass it without a problem. Good luck.
I agree, he will very likely poop it out on his own. Like children, generally, if it will go in it will come out. It is soft and pliable, not like he swallowed a razor blade or something. I would relax and watch him. Personally, I wouldn't separate him, but that is your choice, of course. Good luck!
He must have thought it was a worm. They grind corn and grain in their system. With a little grit I I'll bet that rubber band gets ground up until it is unrecognizable. I wouldn't bother to pick through the poop.