My 3 Month Rooster Sick or Just Drinking a Lot?

[Efe]

But he doesn't stand with encouragement? Does he seem at all weak and wobbly when he does stand or walk?

If he's never been outside I'm wondering if vitamin D deficiency is part of the problem.

When I get him up, he walks along with me. But when I leave him on his own, he prefers to sit down. Yes, it’s possible that he hasn’t gotten enough sunlight. I took him out on the balcony for a little while and let him walk around inside the house, and he seemed like his energy might have improved a bit after that but idk

 

[LaFleche]

Does he get several houts of outside time in the sun to explore and exercise?
If not he mught be sufferunf from severe vitamin D deficiency and depression.

You should get some chickens for him to be companions.

 

[Efe]

Does he get several houts of outside time in the sun to explore and exercise?
If not he mught be sufferunf from severe vitamin D deficiency and depression.

You should get some chickens for him to be companions.

Unfortunately, he doesn’t have that opportunity. Maybe this could be the reason, yes. I’m actually considering giving him to someone suitable who has a proper place to keep chickens, if I can find one. That way he would be happier and healthier

 

[Fluffy_Butt_Hutt]

Unfortunately, he doesn’t have that opportunity. Maybe this could be the reason, yes. I’m actually considering giving him to someone suitable who has a proper place to keep chickens, if I can find one. That way he would be happier and healthier

It might sound silly, but those chicken leashes might work? It could maybe help with him getting more sunlight? He seems relatively bonded to you and easy to pick up, but just in case your backyard isn't chicken safe, you can have him choose where he wants to be without worrying that he'll go into someone else's lot. I'm also wondering, does he get dirt/dust baths?

In the long run, it seems that if you can find him a happy home that needs a rooster that he can have some friends. In general, if you're spending all your time with him, I don't think he's really lonely. However, yes, he might want to be with a flock.

 

[kattabelly]

Unfortunately, he doesn’t have that opportunity. Maybe this could be the reason, yes. I’m actually considering giving him to someone suitable who has a proper place to keep chickens, if I can find one. That way he would be happier and healthier

That sounds like it might be the best solution, if you aren't able to let him have regular outdoors time or keep him with any other chickens.

 

[Efe]

It might sound silly, but those chicken leashes might work? It could maybe help with him getting more sunlight? He seems relatively bonded to you and easy to pick up, but just in case your backyard isn't chicken safe, you can have him choose where he wants to be without worrying that he'll go into someone else's lot. I'm also wondering, does he get dirt/dust baths?

In the long run, it seems that if you can find him a happy home that needs a rooster that he can have some friends. In general, if you're spending all your time with him, I don't think he's really lonely. However, yes, he might want to be with a flock.

I’m not sure, maybe it could help. However, I live in the city center, and other than parks, it’s not really possible for him to be in contact with dirt. Rather than a leash, it might be better to supervise him carefully while letting him walk around. Unfortunately, he cannot take dirt baths :/. Thank you

 

[LaFleche]

Unfortunately, he doesn’t have that opportunity. Maybe this could be the reason, yes. I’m actually considering giving him to someone suitable who has a proper place to keep chickens, if I can find one. That way he would be happier and healthier

RRehoming him to appropriate living conditions is the best way to go, the sooner the better!
But first you will have to supplement him with vitamin D and proper poultry vitamins etc. as a new owner and flock will most likely not accept a sickly behaving bird that will not be able to hold his own.
Provide calcium as well as he is probably suffering from the effects of rickets too.

 

[Efe]

RRehoming him to appropriate living conditions is the best way to go, the sooner the better!
But first you will have to supplement him with vitamin D and proper poultry vitamins etc. as a new owner and flock will most likely not accept a sickly behaving bird that will not be able to hold his own.
Provide calcium as well as he is probably suffering from the effects of rickets too.

A pet shop gave my friend an antibiotic for my cockerel, and he also takes care of many birds. They even gave it for free in a small syringe. Would it be a problem if I used it?

 

[Fluffy_Butt_Hutt]

A pet shop gave my friend an antibiotic for my cockerel, and he also takes care of many birds. They even gave it for free in a small syringe. Would it be a problem if I used it?

antibiotic would not be what you want to give him now

 

[LaFleche]

A pet shop gave my friend an antibiotic for my cockerel, and he also takes care of many birds. They even gave it for free in a small syringe. Would it be a problem if I used it?

I would not give it to him.
Antibiotics should be given only in case you have evidence of bacterial infection and are sure about the kind of bacteria you are dealing with. Plus never give any medication you do not know the following about:

#is it safe and effective to use for the intended animal and problems
#brand name and ingredients
#exact producer's information about use and withdrawal period
# how it was stored
#expiration date