- Jul 24, 2013
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I there, I am concerned about one of my roosters. He was fine on Monday when I got home from work. I let the girls and the guys out of the coop and run to free range in my yard for a few hours before sundown. When I came home on Tuesday to let them all out, I was following Honey, a cross between a Mille Fluer and Serama Rooster, (sweet boy) and noticed him walking like he was uncoordinated and stiff. His tail was pointed down and he held his wings out. I did notice after following him that his poop was watery too. They have plenty of water and food. I live in south Florida and it is quite warm. The coop is in a shady area of the yard. Please help I am at a lose. This rooster was supposed to be a pullet when I got it. A very sweet boy too.
Could you get a picture? It may be because of the heat. You could keep him in a cooler place for a while and see if it helps. It might also be botulism, which is poisoning that occurs after a bird eats moldy food/scratches in contaminated litter, etc. Botulism can cause paralysis of the legs, wings, and neck. It doesn't sound like botulism yet, but it is a possibility.