PLEASE HELP WHATS WRONG WITH MY ROOSTER?! is he suffering??

[pennyJo1960]

so aside from the eye there are no injuries to speak of
no blood pouring from a wound?

 

[Roxyknowles18]

Thats good that he's drinking and walking.
You mentioned that his eye was in bad shape. How do you mean?
Could you get a pic of that eye?

One of his eyes is normal and bright orange but the other is just black.

 

[Roxyknowles18]

One of his eyes is normal and bright orange but the other is just black.

 

[Roxyknowles18]

When I first found him like that I took a warm towel and opened his eyes bc they were crusted shut

 

[Roxyknowles18]

This is one of my other roosters. He's in perfect condition and no scratches or blood, as well as the rest of them.

 

[pennyJo1960]

what are the black spots all around his comb? how long have the been there ? can I ask where do you live Please?

 

[Roxyknowles18]

what are the black spots all around his comb? how long have the been there ? can I ask where do you live Please?

its just mud or dry blood, I live in California, San Diego county.

 

[frostic]

wow that sucks. just wanted to say I'm in riverside county just above you in lake elsinore lol

 

[theoldchick]

God love the poor guy. What is his diet? When I see this posture I'm thinking wry neck caused by poor nutrition. It does appear he's been in a good scrap with another rooster and lost. If he's still feeling feisty give him a warm bath, rinse well and blow dry him. Though if he is weak don't bathe him but give him a good exam to check for more serious wounds.

Also you have to consider viral and bacterial infections that can cause this, Mareks disease is one to think of. Most people cull if they suspect Mareks while others nurse the patient until he/she improves or dies.

There many things that can cause what you see in this rooster. Veterinary care is always an option but some people can't afford a visit to a vet. In that case, top notch nursing care is the thing to do.

Isolate the rooster, put him on a good diet, and see how he does.

 

[ronott1]

Sorry that your boy is not feeling well!

Check to see if he has any puncture wounds on his body. If not then it is likely illness or even poison. Poisoned rats and mice can make them sick if they eat them or the bait.

He should be isolated in either a dog kennel or separate pen.