- Mar 31, 2011
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Big Head, my prized Barred Plymouth Rock rooster, isn't well, and Im not sure what is wrong with him. I have tried googling symptoms, but nothing stands out as exactly correct, and moreover, the list of possible diseases/problems is overwhelming. That being said, it is impossible to treat his issue if I am not even sure what his issue is.
Big Head is about a year old. He and my flock roam my somewhat large yard and get along; they were all bought and raised together. Last spring, I had bought day old pullets and a roo, and ended up with two roosters, who ALWAYS got along until about 2 weeks ago. I came home from work to discover Big Head and the other roo had gotten into a scrap, so I separated Big Head, as he took the brunt of it (bloody comb, ect.) but he acted just fine. I was going to keep him separated until I found a home for the roo that I dont care as much for.
I built a little pen for him and stuck him in there, and he seemed fine. Three or so days ago, I noticed that he was staying on his roost pole almost all day- and I hadnt heard him crow. The weather has been cold and depressing, rain, snow, ect., so I figured he was just miserable like me. Then this morning I came home for work (night turn,) and he was on the ground and I noticed a few things.
1. He is obviously depressed. He wont come to me, nor eat any treats I offered him.. even his favorite: grapes. Usually he runs to me, and even harder if he thinks hes getting something.
2. His comb is drooped over.
3. He can hardly keep his eyes open.
4. WHEN he walks, it's like he double steps, or is unsure of his footing... I am not exactly sure how to describe it.. but it isnt normal.
5. He's huddled up with his feathers poofed out.
6. No crowing.
and finally, 7... I dont think he has ate or drank much.
I have no idea what is wrong with him.. I have tried googling the symptoms and come up with everything from worms to collolisis (sp) to an infection from fighting.
Any ideas???????
Big Head is about a year old. He and my flock roam my somewhat large yard and get along; they were all bought and raised together. Last spring, I had bought day old pullets and a roo, and ended up with two roosters, who ALWAYS got along until about 2 weeks ago. I came home from work to discover Big Head and the other roo had gotten into a scrap, so I separated Big Head, as he took the brunt of it (bloody comb, ect.) but he acted just fine. I was going to keep him separated until I found a home for the roo that I dont care as much for.
I built a little pen for him and stuck him in there, and he seemed fine. Three or so days ago, I noticed that he was staying on his roost pole almost all day- and I hadnt heard him crow. The weather has been cold and depressing, rain, snow, ect., so I figured he was just miserable like me. Then this morning I came home for work (night turn,) and he was on the ground and I noticed a few things.
1. He is obviously depressed. He wont come to me, nor eat any treats I offered him.. even his favorite: grapes. Usually he runs to me, and even harder if he thinks hes getting something.
2. His comb is drooped over.
3. He can hardly keep his eyes open.
4. WHEN he walks, it's like he double steps, or is unsure of his footing... I am not exactly sure how to describe it.. but it isnt normal.
5. He's huddled up with his feathers poofed out.
6. No crowing.
and finally, 7... I dont think he has ate or drank much.
I have no idea what is wrong with him.. I have tried googling the symptoms and come up with everything from worms to collolisis (sp) to an infection from fighting.
Any ideas???????
