Hi! We're new from RI and have a rooster who's doing terrible! Thought he may have respiratory infection so I read all the posts I could and have given him 2 injections of Tylan 50 yesterday and last night. He looked so much better this morning. His breathing improved dramatically, waddle turn from a dark purple back to a bright red and he was eating on his own. Gave him another injection this morning, Checked him early afternoon and seemed good. Just came to check again and comb turned color and his breathing is labored. Doesn't seem to have anything caught in his throat that I can see but that's all I can think of. Been giving him water with electrolytes and some yogurt. It's just terrible. He breaths are so labored and then he squaks like trying to scream. Anyone have any ideas?
Greetings from Kansas, cowdad, and! Pleased you joined us bit sorry to hear about your rooster. Can't think what might be ailing him. But the folks in this Forum might have an idea: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures Best wishes - hope he is okay!
I hope the ER folks will be able to diagnose his condition and suggest treatment. It is terribly hard to do without seeing & examining the bird.
G’Day from down under cowdad Welcome! Best wishes to you and the little guy! I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out
