my poor rex

[crewcut296]

went on vacation gone 7days(did have someone to let in & out of coop and water when gone)came home my poor roster rex acting kinda drunk I figured its been hot .Then noticed lots of flies and a very dirty bottom.went to clean him off and it was as if he was being eatin alive with maggets.had my husband put him down.very sad day indeed any thoughts on what could of been wrong our vet is out and wont be in for another day or two?had him 3 years was older roo when we got him not sure his age. any sugestions Thanks Crewcut296

 

[PAchickenlover]

Sorry to hear about your Roo. These things happen sometimes and we never know why.

 

[chkn]

When that happens, you need to wash the maggots off and cover the wound with SWAT from the pet supply. There's a good prognosis even if it looks awful.

 

[Blue_Myst]

I'm sorry you lost your rooster

RIP Rex.

I'm not sure why the flies did this to your rooster. I know hens with prolapses or even egg binding will sometimes end up with maggots. Perhaps he had a small wound in the area, hidden by the feathers. Sometimes that's all it takes for the flies to start laying eggs. You did the right thing putting him down--maggots can eventually cause infection if they get too deep.

 

[crewcut296]

talked with the chic vet and he said possible the flies laid the eggs with the heat really bad this year. it has been a chore keeping them down this year. Thanks for the condolences. he is missed .