(PHOTO)discolored comb, wattle and keeps opening mouth to crow( or something ) but no noise

[Harestad Farm]

albendazole does treat gapes, what dose did you give and did you give the follow up dose?

2nd dose?? i dosed them 2 weeks ago.... oh crap , I am seeing now that i was suposed to repeat after 10 days right? is it to late to redose?

 

[Harestad Farm]

2nd dose?? i dosed them 2 weeks ago.... oh crap , I am seeing now that i was suposed to repeat after 10 days right? is it to late to redose?

i gave him 1cc

 

[DwayneNLiz]

i gave him 1cc

which is an appropriate dose for a bird ~10lb

i found dosing here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/valbazen-dosage.917698/

casportpony is VER Yknowledgable when it comes to dosing and deworming in general

 

[micstrachan]

This poor guy appears to be in distress to me. The blue comb is concerning, as is the open beak. I also think he looks thin. Can you bring him inside so you can provide warmth and monitor his eating and poopi g? You need to know how his crop is functioning, as well. I don’t mean to alarm you, but I think this beautiful rooster’s condition is serious needs some targeted care.
Can you provide poultry vitamins and electrolytes for supportive care? I am in the camp of not treating unless you know what you’re treating for (and then hit the issue hard.)
Answering a few questions will help:
Age?
Feed?
Flock mates?
Coop & run details?
Also, please examine him. Is his breast muscle wasting away? Is his vent clean and clear? Any external parasites? Is there a lical vet who can perform a fecal float if you bring a sample in?
Tagging a few of the more knowledgable folks, as I think you may need to move quickly on the proper care.
@azygous @rebrascora @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @casportpony

 

[azygous]

Can you hear a rattle when he breathes? It's possible he has an avian virus and has tumors on his heart, lungs, and other organs. Usually, when the comb begins to turn blue, the end is near. He's gaping his beak because he can't get enough oxygen.

I'm sorry to be such a debbie downer, but you need to be aware of this possibility. In the event of his death, it would be extremely wise to refrigerate his body and locate an agricultural lab to get a necropsy. What is making him sick can have grave implications for the rest of your flock if it's a virus.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Harestad Farm How is he doing?

How old is he?

Putting your general location in your profile (state?) is helpful when asking for suggestions. A lot depends on where you live, but some state diagnostic labs perform fecal and gram stain testing for a nominal fee. That may be an option for you.

 

[Harestad Farm]

He is about 8 months old. he was the king of the coop over 5 other hens. we did have another chicken (we thought was a hen but you all informed me of my rookie status , that he was a rooster) that died a couple weeks ago believed to have Mareks (paralysis, blue comb, etc..) .. Yes there is a lab about 45 min away where I took the last one. we have 2 huskies so bringing him inside isnt really plausbile. but i did move him to the green hous so he is warmer and cant spread what ever he may have. we live in WA, south of seattle by 20 mi. when he was eatting he ate "organic layer pellets" from Coastal. We have fought moisture and mud in my run and pen as we are in the seattle area. but if you can review my other threads on my profile youll see the help and photos i received from the BYC community

 

[Harestad Farm]

i was trying to tag you in my response ^^^^

This poor guy appears to be in distress to me. The blue comb is concerning, as is the open beak. I also think he looks thin. Can you bring him inside so you can provide warmth and monitor his eating and poopi g? You need to know how his crop is functioning, as well. I don’t mean to alarm you, but I think this beautiful rooster’s condition is serious needs some targeted care.
Can you provide poultry vitamins and electrolytes for supportive care? I am in the camp of not treating unless you know what you’re treating for (and then hit the issue hard.)
Answering a few questions will help:
Age?
Feed?
Flock mates?
Coop & run details?
Also, please examine him. Is his breast muscle wasting away? Is his vent clean and clear? Any external parasites? Is there a lical vet who can perform a fecal float if you bring a sample in?
Tagging a few of the more knowledgable folks, as I think you may need to move quickly on the proper care.
@azygous @rebrascora @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @casportpony

 

[Wyorp Rock]

We have fought moisture and mud in my run and pen as we are in the seattle area.

What were the results of the last one you took to the lab?

I would give them a call and see if they can run a fecal for worms and coccidiosis.
http://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/search-tests If I'm reading it correctly testing is $10.00. Of course that doesn't include your gas money to get there

Having moisture and mud could possibly be a contributing factor. The poop looks like it has a lot of mucous.

If he is failing/declining, then you could try treating for Coccidiosis (Corid), but he may also have some type of infection. The blue/purple comb is indicative that he is not getting enough oxygen. I suppose a severe overload could impact breathing, but infection is more likely.

Do you have access to any antibiotics?

O.k. you mention "when he was eating"? Has he stopped eating and drinking? For how long?
I know it's hard, but do what you can to get some fluids into him. Once he is hydrated, then see if he will eat a little for you. Try some egg or tuna if he doesn't want to eat his normal feed.

 

[Harestad Farm]

first let me start by saying , i just checked on him and he is dead.. I ran his fecal test when i took the other bird down for the necropsy. because ive been suspiscious of his poop because it has been watery for about a month. fecal test was negative for any parasites at that time (2 weeks ago). the other bird was inconclusive. that lab u mentioned needed to run more tests ($40) in addition to the original $50. and the dr. thought it was mareks but though honestly any more testing would just confirm what is already believe , an untreatable disease that my flock has already been exposed to. This guys symptoms wer different though... the moisture/mud is pretty much taken care of. I extended their coop to give them lots of dry space on our wet days. the pen i leveled with wood chips so that way puddles and mud wont form.