Rooster with lethargy and droopy neck

[SpringWolfie]

His neck isnt turning to the side and he occasionally lifts it up. He made a small poop with a whistling sound before he pooped, no blood or parasites seen in poop. No visible injury, eats and drinks if food brought to his beak. Was found standing completely still outside and didnt run away when approached. One of his hens is already inside recovering from vitamin deficiency and struggling to walk- so its not impossible that he also has this.

Fed him oats and water, and noticed afterwards thick white mucus

Would much appreciate insight and tips

 

[Debbie292d]

What are they getting to eat?

I'd suggest an all-flock so your rooster doesn't get too much calcium from eating the layer feed. You'd have to get some oyster shell and put that in a separate dish from the feed for your hens though. Those who need the calcium will eat it.

I would also pick up some Poultry Cell vitamins, and some Vit E. He can have a whole E per day, then some scrambled eggs provides the selenium for his body to absorb the E.

The vitamins I'd put in their water every other day for a couple of weeks.

Instead of the oats, try wetting some of the feed to make a mash. Our chicks and chickens think that's a treat.

 

[triciayoung]

His neck isnt turning to the side and he occasionally lifts it up. He made a small poop with a whistling sound before he pooped, no blood or parasites seen in poop. No visible injury, eats and drinks if food brought to his beak. Was found standing completely still outside and didnt run away when approached. One of his hens is already inside recovering from vitamin deficiency and struggling to walk- so its not impossible that he also has this.

Fed him oats and water, and noticed afterwards thick white mucus

Would much appreciate insight and tips

I would act on him quickly. Is the mucous in his beak?
He most likely has a respiratory infection and it is now severe so he has generalized weakness. Do you have antibiotics? Also, as @Debbie292d said vitamins. Vitamins are always a good idea.

 

[SpringWolfie]

Kept a close eye on him last night and helped him clear the mucus from his mouth a few times through dipping his beak in the water. Gave him water with some soluble feed vitamins, and today hes standing and walking around with his neck up. Vitamin E arrived today and fed him a few drops, sleeping comfortably and breathing healthy with a roost by the table. Still a bit iffy on his appetite but keeping food out if he decides to eat, mostly been keen to drinking tho. All in all he seems to be getting better, thanks!