Lethargic Silkie Rooster Drinking but NOT Eating

[StardustFeathers]

I have a 1.5 year old Silkie Rooster that is extremely lethargic, fluffed-up, drinking lots of water, not eating and runny, clear poo. I brought him in about a week ago as I noticed he was separating from the flock and was a bit “off”. No signs of mites.

Through the week he’s not gotten better; he seems to be declining in energy. He’s not crowing any more in the am and makes a heavy sigh sound- but no other chicken sounds. I’ve given him B-12 shots, poultry cell, and am giving him scrambled eggs - but he doesn’t really eat enough- his bites are very tiny.

I brought in one of his ladies and she’s very sweet with him but he’s got zero interest.

Any suggestions? Ideas? TIA

 

[Cecisflock]

Maybe antibiotics? Poor baby.

 

[stargirl]

Has he been wormed recently? I’ve seen birds with a severe infestation of worms develop these kind of symptoms.

 

[StardustFeathers]

Has he been wormed recently? I’ve seen birds with a severe infestation of worms develop these kind of symptoms.

Thank you! I just gave him a dose of invermectin this morning. I hope this is it!

 

[StardustFeathers]

I have a 1.5 year old Silkie Rooster that is extremely lethargic, fluffed-up, drinking lots of water, not eating and runny, clear poo. I brought him in about a week ago as I noticed he was separating from the flock and was a bit “off”. No signs of mites.

Through the week he’s not gotten better; he seems to be declining in energy. He’s not crowing any more in the am and makes a heavy sigh sound- but no other chicken sounds. I’ve given him B-12 shots, poultry cell, and am giving him scrambled eggs - but he doesn’t really eat enough- his bites are very tiny.

I brought in one of his ladies and she’s very sweet with him but he’s got zero interest.

Any suggestions? Ideas? TIA

Maybe antibiotics? Poor baby.

Thank you. I’m hoping he perks up soon !!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Thank you! I just gave him a dose of invermectin this morning. I hope this is it!

Some worms have built up a tolerance to Ivermectin, so a different dewormer maybe better.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

extremely lethargic, fluffed-up, drinking lots of water, not eating and runny, clear poo.

Is his crop emptying overnight?
Any lice/mites?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

 

[StardustFeathers]

Is his crop emptying overnight?
Any lice/mites?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Hi. He’s not had any sign of lice or mites and his crop hasn’t been really full. He eats just a bit at a time, drinks a lot. Ive been giving him raw eggs and he picks at it, but doesn’t eat much. I started him on Tylan50 last night. I’m looking at tube feeding now. He’s declining and losing weight and I don’t seem to be able to help him. It’s so frustrating.

 

[StardustFeathers]

Some worms have built up a tolerance to Ivermectin, so a different dewormer maybe better.

I do have Safeguard. I’ll try that tonight. I feel like I’m just shotgunning and hoping something helps.

 

[StardustFeathers]

Has he been wormed recently? I’ve seen birds with a severe infestation of worms develop these kind of symptoms.

Worming done today with Safeguard.