Sick Cockerel

[Kiki]

no bugs = great....
He must just be fluffy..like me.
He can't stand the heat as well as the "thinner" ones...??

 

[Kiki]

you could try soaking his feed..to make sure he is getting enough water too.

 

[mustangrooster]

you could try soaking his feed..to make sure he is getting enough water too.

^^^^ Very good idea right there

 

[Flock Master64]

Try offering cool/cold water.
Frozen peas for a treat too.
But this is only if it IS the heat bothering him.

Have you checked him for bugs?
Does your garage have air conditioner....is it cooler then where he normally is?

He has cold water but he's not panting or holding out his wings like the hens do.

No it does'nt have air conditioner but it cooler than the coop and has windows.

 

[Kiki]

(I am a FAN of fermenting feed)
I noticed a huge huge reduction in the water they drink, because they are getting it in their feed.

 

[Flock Master64]

you could try soaking his feed..to make sure he is getting enough water too.

Just get his food wet?

 

[Kiki]

Just get his food wet?

Yes...soak his feed in some water.
That simple.

 

[Flock Master64]

ok

 

[mustangrooster]

Please let us know if he improves.

 

[Kiki]

Pick up a pack of electrolytes for a buck at the feed store to add to his water.
Could try some poultry vitamins too.
Can you post a pick of him?