Im scared :(

[Jason Bourne III]

With all the avian flu stuff going around I'm already pretty stressed out. But I just saw my rooster drool while mating!
and now I'm thinking he may have some disease or maybe even worms (google opinion) any opiniod on what I should do? I don't really want to have to contact a vet for advice and I'm really worried something might spread between my birds.

Sorry if this post is badly organized. I'm new to this. Thanks

 

[ChickenCanoe]

First thing is - don't panic.
If there is a disease, it will most assuredly spread between your birds. There are so few good avian vets in the country and those with poultry experience are as rare as hen's teeth.
Your best bet for professional help is your state poultry lab. What state are you in?

 

[Jason Bourne III]

First thing is - don't panic.
If there is a disease, it will most assuredly spread between your birds. There are so few good avian vets in the country and those with poultry experience are as rare as hen's teeth.
Your best bet for professional help is your state poultry lab. What state are you in?

Virginia

 

[Eggcessive]

How long have you had chickens? I wouldn’t panic, as it probably isn’t anything serious. How old is he? How does his crop feel now, and can you check it again in the morning to see if it is emptying overnight. Chickens can drink water, and have liquid in their beaks, and the water can dribble out of their beaks if their head is down. With avian flu, you probably would be seeing more serious symptoms or see a dead chicken, which can be one of the first signs. Your state vet’s office may be helpful with questions. Their are numerous ongoing threads about AI, and here is some reading about signs:
https://extension.umn.edu/poultry-health/avian-influenza-basics-noncommercial-poultry-flock-owners

 

[Jason Bourne III]

How long have you had chickens? I wouldn’t panic, as it probably isn’t anything serious. How old is he? How does his crop feel now, and can you check it again in the morning to see if it is emptying overnight. Chickens can drink water, and have liquid in their beaks, and the water can dribble out of their beaks if their head is down. With avian flu, you probably would be seeing more serious symptoms or see a dead chicken, which can be one of the first signs. Your state vet’s office may be helpful with questions. Their are numerous ongoing threads about AI, and here is some reading about signs:
https://extension.umn.edu/poultry-health/avian-influenza-basics-noncommercial-poultry-flock-owners

He's about a year old and his crop just feels like the average squishy/pellet feeling you usually get. I'll check his crop tommorow, hope he'll be okay he's like my big puppy (hes a huge light brahma)

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Virginia

VDACS Harrisonburg Regional Animal Health Laboratory
261 Mt. Clinton Pike
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802-2551
Phone: 540-209-9130

Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services
245 Duckpond Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-4924

 

[Jason Bourne III]

How long have you had chickens? I wouldn’t panic, as it probably isn’t anything serious. How old is he? How does his crop feel now, and can you check it again in the morning to see if it is emptying overnight. Chickens can drink water, and have liquid in their beaks, and the water can dribble out of their beaks if their head is down. With avian flu, you probably would be seeing more serious symptoms or see a dead chicken, which can be one of the first signs. Your state vet’s office may be helpful with questions. Their are numerous ongoing threads about AI, and here is some reading about signs:
https://extension.umn.edu/poultry-health/avian-influenza-basics-noncommercial-poultry-flock-owners

His crop emptied! I guess that means it's not impacted crop or something? He's not showing signs of any illness