Help! Something wrong with my rooster

[elmoflim]

I’ve been putting vetrx and apple cider vinegar in his water and poultry booster so if it’s a vitamin issue. I’ve also been treating his eyes for favus I’m wondering if I should put him on antibiotics and give him some yogurt as well. He’s eating chick feed as well. I’m going to bath him and put some neosporin on his foot. Prayers for us to solve it and him to feel better!! Hopefully his baby duckling hatches well!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

He’s shaking a lot like he’s cold and his balance is off(keeps falling over) he’s eating and drinking.

When not assisted he falls forwards, backwards, or to this side. It seems to either be in pain, paralyzed, or both.

I cleaned his eyes out well and the white gunk is gone and have been putting stuff on it for favus

I’ve treated for mites and lice and will continue to check for them, but so far no signs. I was worried it was Scaley Leg Mites.

I’ve also been treating his eyes for favus I’m wondering if I should put him on antibiotics

Can you post photos of the top of his feet?
How old is he?
You mention he had white gunk in the eyes - Pus?
What have you been using to treat the Favus?
I agree, it looks like he has Favus which is a fungal infection. It can cause loss of condition in birds if it is advanced.
Treat him with an anti-fungal cream - make sure you wear gloves when treating since this is a fungal infection.
Keeping him separate is a very good idea at this time.

He does have a small place on his foot (Bumblefoot), but to me, it does not look large or "angry" enough to be causing his shaking and lack of balance.

With the symptoms you describe and the breed - I'm thinking he may have something neurological going on instead of this being a leg injury.
Marek's, unfortunately can weaken the system and allows a bird to be over taken by various conditions. Neurological symptoms are also common with Marek's.
Without testing, it's all a shot in the dark as to the cause of the shaking. The best you can do is treat the symptoms and conditions that you are able to see.

I would separate him, treat the Favus with an anti-fungal cream (lotrimin or similar). Wear gloves because it can spread.
Get him on some vitamins - 400IU Vitamin E daily and 1/2 tablet human B-Complex vitamins. Give him a treat of egg or tuna for Selenium.

The Bumblefoot? I would just really soak that to help reduce swelling, IF the scab loosens enough where you can pull that off and possibly get the kernel out, then good. But I'm inclined to leave it be for the moment since it really doesn't look that bad to me.

Worm overload is also something that could be opportunistic and dragging him down. It would be a good idea to have a fecal float first before you treat. Some vets will do the test for a nominal fee. You can also check with your state lab - you show Simpsonville on your profile - is that S.C.? If so, then Clemson would be your state lab.

Keep him hydrated and eating.

 

[elmoflim]

Can you post photos of the top of his feet? I will definitely when I get home and stop coughing for a bit.
How old is he? Three years old
You mention he had white gunk in the eyes - Cleaning it out he had a bit of his bedding under his eyelid
What have you been using to treat the Favus? Off brand no name antifungal cream
I agree, it looks like he has Favus which is a fungal infection. It can cause loss of condition in birds if it is advanced.
Treat him with an anti-fungal cream - make sure you wear gloves when treating since this is a fungal infection.
Keeping him separate is a very good idea at this time. Separated and inside so I can keep an eye on him

He does have a small place on his foot (Bumblefoot), but to me, it does not look large or "angry" enough to be causing his shaking and lack of balance.

With the symptoms you describe and the breed - I'm thinking he may have something neurological going on instead of this being a leg injury.
Marek's, unfortunately can weaken the system and allows a bird to be over taken by various conditions. Neurological symptoms are also common with Marek's.
Without testing, it's all a shot in the dark as to the cause of the shaking. The best you can do is treat the symptoms and conditions that you are able to see. I agree silkies are my birds that tend to get sick.

I would separate him, treat the Favus with an anti-fungal cream (lotrimin or similar). Wear gloves because it can spread.
Get him on some vitamins - 400IU Vitamin E daily and 1/2 tablet human B-Complex vitamins. Give him a treat of egg or tuna for Selenium. Getting him some extra vitamin e and b in his food i was thinking about either scrambling eggs for him or raw egg wasn’t sure which?

The Bumblefoot? I would just really soak that to help reduce swelling, IF the scab loosens enough where you can pull that off and possibly get the kernel out, then good. But I'm inclined to leave it be for the moment since it really doesn't look that bad to me. I was thinking just a soak with Epsom salt and neosporin on it after

Worm overload is also something that could be opportunistic and dragging him down. It would be a good idea to have a fecal float first before you treat. Some vets will do the test for a nominal fee. You can also check with your state lab - you show Simpsonville on your profile - is that S.C.? If so, then Clemson would be your state lab. Yes, I’ll have to check into that, but it’ll probably have to wait till next week. Ps you’re always so helpful with these forums and I still appreciate your help with my hen a year or two ago!!!

Keep him hydrated and eating.

 

[elmoflim]

He’s been a hot mess doing his eyes and his bath today! He kept trying to run away his balance was a lot better today too.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Getting him some extra vitamin e and b in his food i was thinking about either scrambling eggs for him or raw egg wasn’t sure which?

Yes, I’ll have to check into that, but it’ll probably have to wait till next week. Ps you’re always so helpful with these forums and I still appreciate your help with my hen a year or two ago!!!

Your very kind
My birds prefer scrambled or hard boiled

Is there still gunk building up in the eye or did that resolved after you removed the little piece of bedding that was in there?
If his eyes get gunky, you can flush them with saline. If it continues, you can put some Terramycin eye ointment in the eye after you flush it.

Store brand anti-fungal cream should be fine.
Please let us know how he's doing.

 

[elmoflim]

Your very kind
My birds prefer scrambled or hard boiled

Is there still gunk building up in the eye or did that resolved after you removed the little piece of bedding that was in there?
If his eyes get gunky, you can flush them with saline. If it continues, you can put some Terramycin eye ointment in the eye after you flush it.

Store brand anti-fungal cream should be fine.
Please let us know how he's doing.

He’s doing ok still got shaken feet, but his favus is clearing up. His eyes look a lot better. He’s being fiesty and not wanting to take pictures. He’s been standing a lot more and I’ve got him medicated chick feed. Hopefully just time will heal

 

[elmoflim]

His foot is still shakey, but he’s still alive!! I bought some lotrimine? And have been putting it on him. I’m wondering if I could find some kind of bootie and see if it’ll help him?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

His foot is still shakey, but he’s still alive!! I bought some lotrimine? And have been putting it on him. I’m wondering if I could find some kind of bootie and see if it’ll help him?

Glad to hear he is still alive
Lotrimin is fine for treatment of Favus.

I don't know if a bootie would help or not, you could try wrapping the foot like people do for Bumblefoot or believe it or not, you can purchase booties as well. You would still need to monitor the foot very well since he does have a small scab on it.
http://crazykfarm.mybigcommerce.com/birdy-bootie-hand-made-in-the-usa/

How to wrap a foot

 

[elmoflim]

Glad to hear he is still alive
Lotrimin is fine for treatment of Favus.

I don't know if a bootie would help or not, you could try wrapping the foot like people do for Bumblefoot or believe it or not, you can purchase booties as well. You would still need to monitor the foot very well since he does have a small scab on it.
http://crazykfarm.mybigcommerce.com/birdy-bootie-hand-made-in-the-usa/

How to wrap a foot

I have their leapord booties, but he’s got that extra silkie toe

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have their leapord booties, but he’s got that extra silkie toe

I didn't even think about that!! lol

Well, hmmm....you can try wrapping them to see if that makes a difference. I'm thinking the shaking is more than likely neurological.

How are the Bumbles on the bottom of the feet?