My rooster has yellow gunk caked in and around his ears and he shakes his head frequently. He has had this for a ling time, but it seems to recently have gotten worse. Could this be lice? I can post pictures in a day or two if needed.
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There could be 2 reasons your roo has yellow gunk in his ears. Ear mites or a respiratory infection. Gather up the following items you will need to clean and clear his ears: Eyedropper, neosporin, q-tips, tweezers, paper towels, a cup of warm water and hydrogen peroxide.I don't think it would be an infection, because he has had it for at least a year. About the ivermectin, would the horse paste work, and how much should I give?
I wouldnt have recommended peroxide in the ears if it wasnt safe.Thanks a lot for the instructions! Is peroxide safe to put in their ears? The respiratory problem brings up another issue. For longer than he has had the ear gunk, his breathing has been very harsh and gurgley. The poultry inspector said he was underweight and had parasites, which makes sense. I don't think it is a respiratory infection because most of the ones I looked up seem to incubate for a few months, and then the bird dies. My rooster has been like this for over a year. He also has gunk in his nostrils. Opinions?