Rooster lost his crow

[Joyness]

I have a 17 week old Japanese Bantam rooster who has been crowing for a long time. His crow was never a typical rooster crow, it was always a little off but he was crowing every morning, every evening and everywhere in between.

I noticed yesterday he was making a high pitch squeeky sound while lounging in the afternoon. This morning instead of crowing he was again making a high pitch sound.

Does anyone have any idea as to why this would be happening?

Thank you.

 

[ashlierami]

I have a 17 week old Japanese Bantam rooster who has been crowing for a long time. His crow was never a typical rooster crow, it was always a little off but he was crowing every morning, every evening and everywhere in between.

I noticed yesterday he was making a high pitch squeeky sound while lounging in the afternoon. This morning instead of crowing he was again making a high pitch sound.

Does anyone have any idea as to why this would be happening?

Thank you.

Maybe his crow is changing. Much like a boy going through puberty. About 2 months ago one of my roosters crow changed. He sounded like a broken horn. He just turned a year old and had a 2ell established crow. This went away after some time and he's back to crowing but it does sound different and deeper.

 

[Joyness]

I have a 17 week old hen who seems to be unwell now too.


She has a gurgle in her throat. Was laying on her side. Dunked her in water. Her nose and eyes have liquid bubbling out.


Is this related. How can I help them?

 

[chickendreams24]

Why did you dunk her in water?

Is there any kind of smell around her or his face?

Is the fluid clear or colored?

Sounds like it's probably respiratory.

@casportpony
Can you please tag anyone else you think can possibly help?

 

[MissChick@dee]

Just like a teenager. They say Hi mom (all sweetie and high) then a few months later they say Hi mom (in a deep baritone) Thank goodness chickens don’t need braces or acne cream.

 

[casportpony]

Could be a respiratory infection. Is a vet an option?

 

[Joyness]

Why did you dunk her in water?

~~ I came to check on everyone, it’s extremely hot today. I found her laying on her side, I thought she too hot. I held her in cool water to lower her body temp. That’s when I heard the gurgling coming her her throat and saw a small bubble from her nose.

Is there any kind of smell around her or his face?

~~ I don’t smell anything abnormal.

Is the fluid clear or colored?

~~ It’s clear fluid.

Sounds like it's probably respiratory.

@casportpony
Can you please tag anyone else you think can possibly help?

 

[Joyness]

Could be a respiratory infection. Is a vet an option?

They are closed. Not open until Tuesday. I’m looking for another option.