Sick Rooster

[Silkie Keeper 7]

This afternoon when I went to feed my chickens I noticed that one of my roosters was not eating and he was just standing with his head down and was separated from the other 3 Silkies that I have. I don't know if he is sick or if he is sleeping. Should I go and see the vet and find out what's wrong or just leave him for a couple of days to see if he gets better?:/

 

[drumstick diva]

Sounds like your rooster needs a vet. If you wait a few days he could die.

 

[Silkie Keeper 7]

That's what I was worrying about as well.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Sorry about your boy. Does he have any other symptoms? Have you given him an overall exam to see if he was injured? What color is his comb? Have you wormed your flock recently? You will want to gather this information and post this question in our emergency section very soon...https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

I hope someone can help get him healed up soon.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Your rooster might have coccidiosis. I would take him to a vet immediately.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

I'm sorry about your rooster. It definitely sounds like he is sick. You could take him to a knowledgeable avian vet, or try to figure out what is wrong on your own. I'd post about his problem in the emergencies section of the BYC forum; hopefully, people there will be able to help. In the meantime, isolate him from your other birds, encourage him to eat and drink, and watch for any other symptoms.

Good luck!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sorry about your roo, hope he is OK. X4, the sooner you can figure out what is wrong and treat him the better.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

Sorry to hear about your rooster! X2 on TwoCrow's and Bantamlover21's advice.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Sorry about your bird!

 

[RoosterLew]

Just to add another...he is sick.
Generally, it will not get better on its own. If it's contagious the rest will get sick, they may be already!