My Rhode Island Red is making a growling noise. Could he be sick?

[janwit41]

The store accidently gave us feed formulated for fighting birds. The rooster didn't have but a single serving of the feed, but later started to growl or moan as if he had a stomach ache. This has been going on for a couple of days now. Other than the moaning, he seem pretty much ok. Any advice?

 

[groundpecker]

Unless the feed is old, mold, or otherwise ruined, it should not hurt your bird. It could just be he is not used to the feed.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

I would give him (force feed with syringe) a ton of water. Really dilute whats in there. Also give him the correct feed. Just try to get whatever is in there out.

Keep us updated!

 

[dawg53]

Roosters make all kinds of weird noises, including growling and moaning. There's nothing wrong with him.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

That could be it, but we're not sure if the feed caused it or if that's normal. If the feed did cause it they need to get him treated asap.

 

[rikithemonk]

I cant imagine a name brand company selling food specifically for fighting roosters. That would be like walking into walmart and seeing a bag of Alpo pit dog formula. Because of this, I am going to assume you got something mixed by your feed store locally. In this case, I would tell you to throw that food out. Who knows what some local nut job thinks would make a rooster fight better. There could be anything in that food, iron shavings, or Tabasco, or even gasoline.

My 2 cents

Riki

 

[janwit41]

My husband went back to the feed store to inquire about the feed. The clerk said that the feed was not formulated for fighting birds, as we had thought. Just a misunderstanding on our part due to the labeling. The clerk said that the problem might be worms and sold my husband some water treatment. I hope this helps. The rooster is a beloved pet of ours!

 

[SilkiesForEver]

I hope that's it!

Keep us updated!

 

[janwit41]

I think my rooster is better. He is still moaning some, but not nearly as much. Thanks everyone!

 

[rikithemonk]

glad it worked out.

How many chickens do you have?

Riki