Rooster Losing Balance

[casportpony]

Most of the time he sits with both legs forward, unless one gets stuck under him.
In that image, though, I think that's a leaf.

Sadly, that is one of the signs of neurological Marek's.

 

[casportpony]

How's he doing?

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

How's he doing?

The same, as far as I can tell.

 

[casportpony]

The same, as far as I can tell.

Can you post another video?

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Can you post another video?

Yes. I can't right now, but I will be able to do it later.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

 

[casportpony]

Oh no, he looks worse.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Is there a way to test for Marek's without a necropsy?

 

[casportpony]

Is there a way to test for Marek's without a necropsy?

There might be a blood test.

 

[casportpony]

His comb is pale, he's doing something odd with his neck, and he is breathing through his mouth. If you have tried giving vitamins, and he's getting worse, I think you need to start thinking about his quality of life.