Drooping head and some with drooping wings

[warren shiver]

I have just bought 10 CREAM LEG BAR Pullets and a Fine rooster. I have had them now for 4 weeks and two of the pullets are laying. The rooster has not crowed for 4 mornings now and just stands in one place with his head drooped almost to the ground. He is lifeless. I also have 3 pullets with wings drooping and lifeless. It has been unusually hot and I thought they could be dehydrated. Some one suggested that I give them Gatorade or add Ice to Water to keep It cool. ANY SUGGESTIONS. Thanks! Warren.

 

[andreanar]

YOu can try giving them NutriDrench, or Sav A Chik electrolytes. Any way you can cool them down with a mister or a shallow water pan for them to stand in?

 

[Kiki]

Are these your only chickens or did you bring these new ones into an existing flock?

They could be showing signs of Coccidiosis.
Is collecting some fresh poop and running it to a vet for a test and option?

 

[warren shiver]

These chickens came from 2 different breeders. Both are members of two different poultry clubs and both have someone from the state to come twice a year to do blood test for disease and general inspections. They sell their Cream Leg Bar eggs for $4.00 ea. My chickens seem to feel a little better Early morning when the Temp is around 70-80 degrees instead of 100 plus degrees up in the day.. A friend who raises chickens puts ice cubes in his chickens water in the early morning and again around 2pm in the afternoon. He says this helps. I am 82 and raised show Bantams 40 years ago, but a lot has changed. Thanks for your help.

 

[Kiki]

These chickens came from 2 different breeders. Both are members of two different poultry clubs and both have someone from the state to come twice a year to do blood test for disease and general inspections. They sell their Cream Leg Bar eggs for $4.00 ea. My chickens seem to feel a little better Early morning when the Temp is around 70-80 degrees instead of 100 plus degrees up in the day.. A friend who raises chickens puts ice cubes in his chickens water in the early morning and again around 2pm in the afternoon. He says this helps. I am 82 and raised show Bantams 40 years ago, but a lot has changed. Thanks for your help.

That "testing" is probably for NPIP certification which ONLY tests for Pullorum-Typhoid.
The state doesn't check for worms or even Marek's disease which can't be confirmed until a necropsy is performed.
Many, many NPIP certified people are here on this site and have had worms and other diseases run through their flock.

 

[Kiki]

Coccidiosis is everywhere...and it is common that that new birds, brought into an existing flock, and not "familiar" with the strains of Coccidiosis already on your land.
You can collect some fresh poop and run it to the vet's office for a fecal exam.
They are cheap and worth it so you know for sure if you need to treat for worms and or Coccidiosis.