Lethargic Rooster Questions.... (Pictures in Post)

[chickenwhisperer123]

So, I went down to do chores this morning, and all the chickens were standing outside, ready to get their food. I opened the coop door and ONE little rooster was standing inside. He was all hunkered up, but I knew he was fine the night before.

Any ideas on why he is like this? Hes usually very shy, but I just picked him up, and he didnt try to fight or anything.

I know he frostbit his comb, but that was about a month ago.

I really want to keep him around because he is from my SQ GREAT looking Silver Pencilled Rock trio.

Hes inside right now warming up, and I cant find anything wrong with him...

 

[speckledhen]

How's his poop look? How old is he? What is he eating? Need more info.

 

[goldeneggtees]

Awwww, he looks so pathetic, hope he gets better!

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

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Hes this springs, Eating Layer Crumbles (with a little cracked corn,) and I havent seen him poop yet.

He has tucked his head behind his wing to sleep, but he is still standing straight up.... ?



Heres a Pic of him from this fall :

 

[newduckie]

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Hes this springs, Eating Layer Crumbles (with a little cracked corn,) and I havent seen him poop yet.

He has tucked his head behind his wing to sleep, but he is still standing straight up.... ?



Heres a Pic of him from this fall :

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/24462_img_9368.jpg

wow... he does look different.. he is beautiful..

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

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wow... he does look different.. he is beautiful..

Thanks. I think hes the nicest looking rooster I have ever had...

 

[hinkjc]

Can you feel any food in his crop? Has he attempted to eat/drink? I am assuming you brought him inside..is that the case? I would keep him warm until you can provide more details. First things first..warm him up and get him drinking so he doesn't dehydrate. You might want to try a vitamin electrolyte mixture and keep a close eye on him.

 

[mistyfeather]

he looks like he ate something that did not agree with him

hope he feels better soon.

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

Well, he wont drink, but he is pigging out on food...

I dont know if that is good or bad. I dipped his beak, and he didnt even drink, he just let it drip off...

No poop yet that I can see, but I am trying not to bother him too much.

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

UPDATE!! :

He is doing much better today. Im not sure if he is completely back to normal, but hes walking and eating and drinking and pooping. (and he hates me again.

.)

I have the okay to keep him in the mud room for a couple days, if he needs it.