Need help with my rooster please

[Lynette]

I have a silver laced Wyndotte rooster that started acting sick a few days ago. Now, he is sitting on his roost looking all depressed. His comb and wattles aren't bright red anymore. They are more of a dark red or purplish and when he breathes in, he is opening his beak. I have noticed for a while now that his crowing has changed. The last part of the crow hasn't been coming out. Is it respiratory? Can I give him anything to make him better? Please help!!

 

[NovaAman]

wonder if its worms? Like gape worm... Does he sound wheezy? Then it might be respiratory... How is everyone else?

 

[Lynette]

I don't hear anything, but I can go out and listen closer. No one else is sick and I have a flock of 37.

 

[Lynette]

Is there something I can give him to get rid of worms if thats the problem?

 

[NovaAman]

I think gape worm... Just because you say he isopening up his beak to breathe. But a case of worms can hock a guy down quick. I would worm him, bring him in, keep him warm, and spoil him with goodies like oatmeal, eggs, yogurt. Most vets can do a stool sample... Even on birds. Find a getting looks at exotic birds. After all chickens are so the most exotic bird! Lol. Also, how old is he?

 

[NovaAman]

wazine. Can get it at tractor supply. Farm and fleet also... Look up worming in the byc search... There will be loads of suggestion on production use...

 

[NovaAman]

dawg would also know the best... So would a guy named pop... Or lollipop.

 

[Lynette]

He is going to be 2 this April. I am going to get to TSC right away and see if they have it. Thank you so much. I will keep you posted on how he is doing.

 

[NovaAman]

good luck.

 

[LoveMyChicklets]

Hi Lynette. How are his eyes, are they cloudy or have discharge? Does he have any discharge coming out of his mouth? I had a case of something respiratory about 3 years ago and I used Tylan50 which I got at TSC. You can use it as a syring/shot or I squirted it in each of their mouths everyday for a week. It worked absolute wonders!

Kathy