Rooster ate glass

[bdelair]

I noticed my rooster not acting right so I checked his poop and noticed chunks of glass in it. He’s been lethargic, can’t jump up on his perch, not staying with his hens (which he ALWAYS does) just laying in the nesting box, letting me walk up to him and pet him which is not how he usually is. Day 1 he was passing normal stools no blood. Day 2 he’s had liquid diarrhea and even has it all over his butt feathers. Day 3 still liquid diarrhea. But he’s still eating and drinking. I can tell somethings really wrong with him, is there anything I can do to help him or does anyone have any experience with this? It’s been 3 days and I don’t want him suffering but if he’s gonna pull through I don’t wanna...you know. Has anyone experienced anything like this that they can give me some advice? Thanks so much!!

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

If he ate glass, it's probably already torn through his esophagus, crop, stomach and he's bleeding internally. He most likely won't survive unless you take him to a vet. If that's not an option though, you're best bet is to treat it like an impacted crop. If he's lived for three days, it means he might be able to pull through. But it could also mean he doesn't have much time left...it's a toss up. I'm so sorry this happened to you! Do you know where he could've found the glass at? The first thing you should focus on is prevention: find the glass and clean it up. You don't want another chicken to find it, too. Then work on treating the guy who already ate it.

 

[RosemaryDuck]

I'm not sure if it works for birds, but when dogs eat something very sharp they say to feed them a loaf of bread (if you can't get to the vet immediately). It cushions the sharp objects and allows it to pass through the stomach and intestines.

Bread isn't good for birds but in this case it's an emergency, so maybe a few slices might help?

In this case I'm not sure if the crop would break it down beforehand, so it may not work.

@Eggcessive
@sourland

 

[Weeg]

@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @azygous
Glass is tricky. Anything sharp is likely to tear through the digestive tract, and cause internal bleeding and death.
Do you see any blood in the stool?
I agree with the above poster on wether or not her will live. If you want to try and treat him, syringe egg white into his mouth to help lubricate and possibly pass anything still passable. I'm so sorry this is happening.

 

[Weeg]

I'm not sure if it works for birds, but when dogs eat something very sharp they say to feed them a loaf of bread (if you can't get to the vet immediately). It cushions the sharp objects and allows it to pass through the stomach and intestines.

Bread isn't good for birds but in this case it's an emergency, so maybe a few slices might help?

In this case I'm not sure if the crop would break it down beforehand, so it may not work.

@Eggcessive
@sourland

What do you got to loose right? It can't hurt more then that glass as this point.

 

[MeowthLover_ThatsRight]

Oh noooooo so sorry
i hope you can get thru this

 

[Ais]

I have read on some other forums many instances of chickens eating glass and being fine after. The consensus seemed to be that if there is enough grit in their gizzard, they will typically be okay, and most people also recommended feeding something like moistened crumble. I'm new to chickens, but growing up with a variety of other animals, a major problem from something bad ingested usually presents itself much sooner than 3 days. I wouldn't dispatch him if I were you...

 

[azygous]

This too shall pass. Let's hope so, anyway.

 

[Ais]

Bdelair, how is your rooster doing?

 

[Ais]

bdelair, is your rooster okay?