Rooster needs help!

[sourland]

I'd give him time. It also may take time for the Elector to completely work its way out of his system.

 

[Dragon Slayer Trinket]

Dear me. He's a beauty. I know how you feel about wanting to help. Recently assisted a gosling hatch. I hope Mister gets better soon.

Wishing you lots of luck,

DTS

 

[PippinTheChicken]

WELCOME!
Welcome to the community!
Sorry about your boy. Hope he gets better.
BYC is a great place; full of information, helpful members, and fun!
If you ever need any help navigating around here or you just wanna chat, drop me a PM or a message on my profile! And if you need any advice, come find me here

 

[Kiki]

Hello. New member to BYC, thank you for accepting me! We started off with 7 chickens, 6 hens and one rooster about five years ago. Not sure if their actual age because they were given to us full grown. Over the years we’ve lost some due to predators or unknown causes. We are now down to one hen (Pumpkin) and our rooster (Mister). Over the last winter they became infested with lice/mites which we treated (several times now) with elector psp. Mister, during this time started have spasm like seizures. They start out with him lowering his head, spreading his wings then jerking his feet and head, at times very aggressively. Often ending up on his back. He’s losing his feathers, has a rash that I’ve been treating with neosporin and vetericyn spray. After hours of research it seems to me like it’s a vitamin b12 deficiency. He’s been given nutri- drench and rooster booster, scrambled eggs, beef liver, dark salad greens. I’ve been keeping him on the porch in a box with a heat lamp due to his feathers loss. Last night was the first night that I didn’t find him on his back every time I checked on him. He’s still having the fits throughout the day though. Is he improving or am I kidding myself? He also has a bumblefoot which I’m treating to treat but it’s difficult to soak him because of his spasms. My husband said we should have put him down weeks ago but I hate the thought of it being something that I just haven’t tried. Any advice would be appreciated. Also, he has a great appetite, drinking lots of water and poops seem to be normal. I just don’t feel like he’s dying, I feel like I’m failing him I have a video but don’t know how to upload it.

Can you get clear picture of each eye and a close up of his right leg?

What exactly have you been feeding him?
Can you think back to the last couple of chickens that you had die for unknown reasons and remember seeing them stumbling around or losing control of a leg?

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is great place to explore.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!
Best of luck

 

[Wyorp Rock]

OP made another thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/rooster-needs-help.1525234/

 

[Hrg73]

Can you get clear picture of each eye and a close up of his right leg?

What exactly have you been feeding him?
Can you think back to the last couple of chickens that you had die for unknown reasons and remember seeing them stumbling around or losing control of a leg?

 

[Hrg73]

His foot

 

[Hrg73]

Welcome to BYC! Can you start a new thread in the Emergency Room? That way the experts can help you. So sorry this is happening and for your losses.

Also, you have to post videos onto other sites such as YouTube and post the link to the video on the thread.

Ok I’ve posted the video. How do I find the link to share? Sorry, I’m so computer illiterate