Rooster PTSD/mourning or internal injuries?

[bsyd3919]

Our rooster (not sure if the type he is black and white speckled) has something very wrong about him. About three days ago, while the chickens were roaming, foxes devastated the flock. We lost about 8 hens, leaving only about 5, most of whom are young red hens who had just been released into the flock.
Ever since then, the rooster has been very off. He has been very lethargic, not on guard as normal, hanging his head. Last night he was in a new place on his perch which he never has done. Then this morning (it was still dark out) he was on the ground (unusual), his head down, and his head was nodding back and forth similar to twitching.

i know chickens mourn and suffer from post traumatic stress but since this morning now wondering if internal injuries may be at play. No outward signs of blood, loss of feathers, nothing i have seen. This is so sad please help!

 

[bsyd3919]

I will add he has not shown interest in eating, he acts like we are not there. And about the twitching, i considered maybe he was asleep and dreaming? I don’t know. Please help!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It would be good to gather him up, check him really well for signs of injury, bruising, indication of tenderness. Look under his feathers.

Bring him aside and see if he will drink some sugar water for you or if you have electrolytes that would be good.

He may have internal injuries. The off behavior is not normal so check him over really well.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Also a picture, or video of the bird may help?

 

[Beau plus penny]

I say get him some more ladies

 

[BigBlueHen53]

The sugar water is an excellent idea as he may be in shock. 1 tsp sugar to 1 c water, plus a tiny pinch each of salt and baking soda. Stir to dissolve and hold it up to his beak.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thread is from 2021 and the OP has not given an update since then, hopefully things have improved by now.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thread is from 2021 and the OP has not given an update since then, hopefully things have improved by now.

Lol, thanks, WR! Phht, I try to look at the dates on these things but sometimes one gets past me!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Lol, thanks, WR! Phht, I try to look at the dates on these things but sometimes one gets past me!

I usually gloss over it if I get 1 alert for an old thread, but 2 in one day...
Well, I usually say something.

Yes, I've been known to respond to old threads that have been revived too...