Heat Stroke, Lethargic, Possible Crop Issue...

[micstrachan]

I’m so sorry. I would love on him and make him as comfortable as possible. Sadly, I agree he is likely on his way out. He may be overrun with mites due to some other weakness or illness. I see he is molting (pin feathers one his head) which makes them feel awful. Can you offer him a scrambled egg treat for protein? Were you able to gently palpate his abdomen to see if he’s leaking fluid internally?
If he’s cold, I agree, maybe forget the air. Hard to say, since at first you thought he had heat stroke. How warm is he in his wing pits?

 

[micstrachan]

I would not perform any procedures on him. Keep him as comfortable as possible with minimal handling. I’m so sorry. Big hug.

 

[Ryudai]

I’m so sorry. I would love on him and make him as comfortable as possible. Sadly, I agree he is likely on his way out. He may be overrun with mites due to some other weakness or illness. I see he is molting (pin feathers one his head) which makes them feel awful. Can you offer him a scrambled egg treat for protein? Were you able to gently palpate his abdomen to see if he’s leaking fluid internally?
If he’s cold, I agree, maybe forget the air. Hard to say, since at first you thought he had heat stroke. How warm is he in his wing pits?

I believe it was heat stroke or a heat-related problem at first, but perhaps because I didn't cool him down fast enough in a proper way he became worse. I'm sure trying to make him regurgitate last night didn't help when I think some fluid got in his lungs. His wing pits are lukewarm. I wouldn't be able to get him to eat or drink anything.

 

[micstrachan]

How long has his face been purple?

 

[micstrachan]

Was he ever without fresh clean water that was not too hot to drink? Dehydration can kill quickly. I’m sorry about your beloved rooster.

 

[Ryudai]

How long has his face been purple?

His comb and waddle have been purple since I found him yesterday panting with wings out in the sun.

 

[MissChick@dee]

Ryudia....if this is some form of entertainment for you. We will not be embarrassed of our kindness. And the shame will be on you.

 

[micstrachan]

Ryudia....if this is some form of entertainment for you. We will not be embarrassed of our kindness. And the shame will be on you.

Did I miss something?

 

[Ryudai]

Was he ever without fresh clean water that was not too hot to drink? Dehydration can kill quickly. I’m sorry about your beloved rooster.

He had clean water to drink, but because he's blind I usually have to direct him to the water. I also usually have a large chair blocking the sun for him...but I hadn't before leaving the house the night before.

 

[Ryudai]

Ryudia....if this is some form of entertainment for you. We will not be embarrassed of our kindness. And the shame will be on you.

How would this possibly be entertaining for me?