Sick Rooster

[themidnightmama]

I have a three-month-old rooster who is sick. I noticed a few weeks ago he was not his perky self. I have two roosters and I assumed he had gotten into a tiff with the other and just had his pride hurt. I came back from a weeklong vacation to find him doing no better. His comb is pale and droopy and I noticed a few small sores. He seems lethargic, though his appetite seems okay. His stool appears runnier. I brought him inside for observation and I am giving him vitamin supplements and egg yolks along with his normal enriched feed. After perusing the forums, I am wondering if it might be worms. If so, what would I need to use to de-worm and where might I find it? My resources are slim - I have yet to find a vet in my area who sees chickens and I am not sure of any other chicken resources other than Tractor Supply and Atwoods (neither of with have de-wormer that I could locate). Any suggestions for what I might be able to do for this guy? I lost a hen a couple of weeks ago to what I assume to be Marek's disease, although the rest of my flock appears in good health.

 

[igorsMistress]

Hi there. Even if there’s no vet that treats chickens they may still send for a fecal float test for you. Not all worms respond to the same treatment so knowing what you need to treat would be better than hoping you’re treating the right thing.

That being said, sores aren’t a result of worms. Can you post a pic? Have you looked him over for mites and lice? Any other symptoms?