My older keet is stumbling around and his wings are resting on the ground. My other chickens where pecking at him. He looks very weak and im scared he is going to die... Please does anyone know what to do? Or had this problem and fixed it? Please list anything you think might be the answer!!
Thanks
Hopefully, you've moved him away from the flock already, so as to protect him from what they might do ...
Need to know more, as far as the symptoms; can do no more than guess w/o more information.
Immediately, you can replace it's water -- add about 1-2 teaspoon of vinegar per quart of water (aimin' for a pH of ~ 5, or slightly acidic). Water should be offered at room temperature. If it's bacterial, this will help ... in fact, if it's botulism? Vinegar is pretty much the only thing that will.
Do this for your flock as well, as it will absolutely do them no harm.
Check the food source for spoilage or infestation. Do NOT feed your birds, or any pet, food that mice or rats have gotten to.
Also, check to be certain your feed has not been recalled -- some has been, for a deficiency of Vitamin D, for too much Vitamin D, and for excessive amounts of Iron.
Watch your entire flock closely, to be certain your keet is the only one that's sick. Look for inactivity, or birds that just look sleepy -- that's often a sign that they're not feelin' well.
Be certain to update us as to any further information you can provide, and keep us updated on his condition.
