Concerned about my rooster!

[bella1234]

Hello all, I’m hoping to get some answers about my rooster that has me worried. He’s about 6-7 years old and recently we’ve had to deal with stick tight fleas. My other two haven’t had any but my rooster has been hit the worst and he’s molting really bad right now. With both of those combined he’s been weak and now he’s sleeping on the floor at night! I also have a young rooster that has just started to sing but his problem is that he has phlem(?) in his throat and his head smells a little bad. Google dosent help and there are no vets anywhere I can take them to…Any reply is appreciated.

 

[MamaManda]

I would try to boost both roo's immune systems, asap. Try ACV in their water, tumeric, garlic, electrolytes, probiotics, plain yogurt. Extra protein will also help, especially for your older roo - black oil sunflower seeds, scrambled eggs, tuna, mealworm treats. Keep him warm, and his stress levels low.

 

[Eggcessive]

Molting is a time when your older rooster may be very weak, and in danger of losing his number one position. I would make sure that he is getting some high protein treats, such as scrambled egg bits and tuna
, canned cat food, or ground meat. Make sure there are multiple drinking and feeding sources so that he does not get bullied away from water and food.

Can you look inside the young cockerel’s beak and throat with a flashlight while someone holds him still? Look for any yellow matter or canker inside that stinks. Look for nasal drainage or eye drainage, and notice if there is sneezing.

 

[bella1234]

I would try to boost both roo's immune systems, asap. Try ACV in their water, tumeric, garlic, electrolytes, probiotics, plain yogurt. Extra protein will also help, especially for your older roo - black oil sunflower seeds, scrambled eggs, tuna, mealworm treats. Keep him warm, and his stress levels low.

Ok! Thank you I will try these for both when I get home later!

 

[bella1234]

Molting is a time when your older rooster may be very weak, and in danger of losing his number one position. I would make sure that he is getting some high protein treats, such as scrambled egg bits and tuna
, canned cat food, or ground meat. Make sure there are multiple drinking and feeding sources so that he does not get bullied away from water and food.

Can you look inside the young cockerel’s beak and throat with a flashlight while someone holds him still? Look for any yellow matter or canker inside that stinks. Look for nasal drainage or eye drainage, and notice if there is sneezing.

I gave my big boy some Ground meat yesterday he loved it lol I’ll look and the little one later today. I’ll keep posting in case I see something! Thanks a ton <3

 

[theoldchick]

What is the diet of these roosters? Put them on a good quality pelleted feed designed for molting chickens. I think Nutrena makes a Feather Fixer product that would work for you.