Hey there, I would really appreciate some input on this! I have a 12 week old Black Ameraucana cockerel, bought (as a chick) from a local breeder, who's never had any issues before this weekend. (Named Godzilla, since he's been so hefty and active lol)
His symptoms right now are:
1) Limping/hesitance to use his right leg - started barely noticeable, increased over two days. Initially assumed it was a simple injury, since he was "playful" with our two other roosters.
2) Swollen eye - appeared overnight the following day. Again, assumed it might be an injury; I'd seen an accident involving another bird, where a small branch had wobbled up and hit him/startled him.
3) Possible symptoms... body check last night, his crop felt squishier than the others. He was also panting and dribbled water after drinking, but it was mid-90s F/30s C and humid.
We've repeatedly checked his feet and legs from any injuries or sign of bumblefoot. Nothing there. His leg isn't completely lame, still has control of his toes. Examined his eye and found no discharge or foreign object. Cleaned it with a saline solution, administered Terramycin multiple times. No change so far.
Coop and run has been cleaned on the regular. Roughly a month ago, we lost another young rooster to what was possibly coccidiosis. In fact, upon another pullet showing weakness/diarrhea, we immediately began standard treatment with liquid Corid the day before this boy's symptoms started showing. (Edit: pullet is like 75% back to normal)
Any idea what this could be, if it's related or not? We're read up on issues like coryza, mycroplasma infections, crop issues, Marek's, etc., but remain at a loss. We have amoxicillin on hand and have seen multiple mentions of using tylosin/Tylan for treatment, which hopefully is accessible nearby. I'll post pics asap, just worried and wanted to get this posted.
His symptoms right now are:
1) Limping/hesitance to use his right leg - started barely noticeable, increased over two days. Initially assumed it was a simple injury, since he was "playful" with our two other roosters.
2) Swollen eye - appeared overnight the following day. Again, assumed it might be an injury; I'd seen an accident involving another bird, where a small branch had wobbled up and hit him/startled him.
3) Possible symptoms... body check last night, his crop felt squishier than the others. He was also panting and dribbled water after drinking, but it was mid-90s F/30s C and humid.
We've repeatedly checked his feet and legs from any injuries or sign of bumblefoot. Nothing there. His leg isn't completely lame, still has control of his toes. Examined his eye and found no discharge or foreign object. Cleaned it with a saline solution, administered Terramycin multiple times. No change so far.
Coop and run has been cleaned on the regular. Roughly a month ago, we lost another young rooster to what was possibly coccidiosis. In fact, upon another pullet showing weakness/diarrhea, we immediately began standard treatment with liquid Corid the day before this boy's symptoms started showing. (Edit: pullet is like 75% back to normal)
Any idea what this could be, if it's related or not? We're read up on issues like coryza, mycroplasma infections, crop issues, Marek's, etc., but remain at a loss. We have amoxicillin on hand and have seen multiple mentions of using tylosin/Tylan for treatment, which hopefully is accessible nearby. I'll post pics asap, just worried and wanted to get this posted.
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