Emergency!!

[TheOddOneOut]

I have a year old rooster that was found this morning very lethargic with a purple comb

How is his breathing? Purple comb may mean poor oxygen intake.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I agree that none of this recent conversation was helping the rooster, but since I did the research, I might mention that the only real scientific article of the 3 presented as proof in favor of molasses, was the National Library of Medicine one that actually only mentioned poultry once and indicated molasses was NOT recommended for mono-gastric animals as the sulphur content was too high.
Molasses is a common additive in feeds for bovines.

 

[bobbi-j]

OP, how is your rooster?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

@Heather10, Sorry that the thread got off topic.

How is your rooster now?

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

I agree that none of this recent conversation was helping the rooster, but since I did the research, I might mention that the only real scientific article of the 3 presented as proof in favor of molasses, was the National Library of Medicine one that actually only mentioned poultry once and indicated molasses was NOT recommended for mono-gastric animals as the sulphur content was too high.
Molasses is a common additive in feeds for bovines.

We used to give it to our goats back when we had them.

Sorry about your rooster, OP! I hope that he'll be okay. Good luck and may God bless you.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

I have a year old rooster that was found this morning very lethargic with a purple comb

When was he last seen well? Is this sudden or progressive? Unusual behavior?

Any respiratory symptoms? Gasp, Cough, runny nose. Anyone else ill? Any avian flu near you?

Any signs of trauma or injury, bleeding, blood in stool? Anemia would likely be progressive weakness.

Any abdominal signs indicating infection? Shock?

Potential toxins, plants, pesticide exposure?

Keep him warm and isolated from others and call in some experts to help.

@Wyorp Rock
@Eggcessive
@Overo Mare

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have a year old rooster that was found this morning very lethargic with a purple comb

After scrolling through what...6 pages of ??
I really don't see much response from the OP at all.
Lethargy and purple comb can be from so many things, it's even hard to make some type of "guess"!

Does this rooster have lice, mites or fleas? Hard to tell if it's debris on his eyes or if those are bugs.
He has an injury or scab on his lower beak, has he been injured, in a fight?
Is he pooping? What does that look like?
Can we get a photo of the whole bird, including legs and feet?
Will he drink on his own?
Has he eaten any moldy feed, compost, something dead, toxic or otherwise?
Any symptoms of respiratory illness with him or your flock? Coughing, sneezing, mucous, bubbly eyes, etc.?
Have you ever had respiratory illness within your flock?
What does his crop feel like? Are there any lesions, canker inside the beak?

Please give some information that may give us a "clue" and we may be able to offer some suggestions.

In the mean time, separate him out, keep him relatively warm. Offer electrolytes and try to keep him hydrated. Work on checking out those symptoms, getting some photos and report back.

Thanks!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

FWIW - I got this from the U of MN website, giving signs and symptoms of HPAI:
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I agree with the symptoms the bird is showing it could possibly be the highly contagious bird flu.

Personally I would contact the appropriate authorities in you area, be it a vet, extension office, or health department. Not sure what's appropriate for your state.

 

[addctd2plnts]

After scrolling through what...6 pages of ??
I really don't see much response from the OP at all.
Lethargy and purple comb can be from so many things, it's even hard to make some type of "guess"!

Does this rooster have lice, mites or fleas? Hard to tell if it's debris on his eyes or if those are bugs.
He has an injury or scab on his lower beak, has he been injured, in a fight?
Is he pooping? What does that look like?
Can we get a photo of the whole bird, including legs and feet?
Will he drink on his own?
Has he eaten any moldy feed, compost, something dead, toxic or otherwise?
Any symptoms of respiratory illness with him or your flock? Coughing, sneezing, mucous, bubbly eyes, etc.?
Have you ever had respiratory illness within your flock?
What does his crop feel like? Are there any lesions, canker inside the beak?

Please give some information that may give us a "clue" and we may be able to offer some suggestions.

In the mean time, separate him out, keep him relatively warm. Offer electrolytes and try to keep him hydrated. Work on checking out those symptoms, getting some photos and report back.

Thanks!

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Thank you for being the first poster to really work on solving the problem in the 6-7 pages!

 

[21hens-incharge]

This thread has been cleaned up. Off topic/arguing posts have been removed.

Thank you to all who are posting in a kind and helpful way.