Five-year-old rooster gasping and wheezing three days

[eggs not war]

He stopped crowing, it sounded like he had laryngitis for a day and then he stopped altogether. His tail is also down. He appears quite malaised. He seems to be getting worse today, no interest in hanging out with the flock, he is drinking I can’t tell if he’s pooping and he is generally moving around slowly.

 

[eggs not war]

He stopped crowing, it sounded like he had laryngitis for a day and then he stopped altogether. His tail is also down. He appears quite malaised. He seems to be getting worse today, no interest in hanging out with the flock, he is drinking I can’t tell if he’s pooping and he is generally moving around slowly.

 

[eggs not war]

I am sorry I sent that a little too soon. His comb has been plagued by foul pox(?) for years, I believe this is unrelated. His comb is dusky last two days, not like it’s usual vibrant red color. Thanks for any thoughts, you guys we love our Rexie

 

[Eggcessive]

His comb may have been pecked or injured, but they only have fowl pox for about 3 weeks. A dusky or cyanotic comb can be sign that he is not getting enough oxygen, possibly from a heart problem, fungal infection from mold or other respiratory infection. Have you seen any wet or moldy conditions, and how is the coop ventilation?

 

[eggs not war]

Coop well ventilated but it has been raining here on and off for about a week — it’s cool at night, about 45°, the ladies seem to be doing just fine — their food is dry, his butt looks clean — thank you for your questions. I have some doxycycline left over from a skin infection from on of my dogs I’m wondering if I try that on him — just worried about him