Sick Silkie Rooster

[Hidden976]

I have 9 silkie chickens in New York state. One of my roosters, who is about 5 years old, has been acting off for the last few days. I have been monitoring him but he has been eating, drinking, and getting along with the others. He has been walking slower and hasn't been crowing. I have just confirmed they were not vaccinated (Tractor Supply) but regularly get vitamins and VetRx poultry aid, as well as fresh fruit/vegetables and time outside (they live in my garage). Today he is lying in the corner with his face down and only picked up for a second when I touched him but never stood up. I do have one other rooster but I have been unable to identify any injuries on either of them. Everyone else in the flock is acting normal, except one that has had an on/off eye infection for 2 years that is regularly treated that has never spread. Any help at all would be appreciated as I don't know how to help him and I'm quite distraught.

 

[500Chickens]

is he hunched up? do you have pictures?

 

[Hidden976]

is he hunched up? do you have pictures?

He is practically curled up and has his face/comb directly on the ground. When he lifted his head up, it was only for a moment, and I'm unsure if he even had his eyes open. He was fine yesterday at least until 5pm but I just got home from work so I have no idea how long he has been lying there today.

 

[500Chickens]

it seems like he is lethargic. is he eating and drinking normally? or does he not want to eat

 

[Hidden976]

it seems like he is lethargic. is he eating and drinking normally? or does he not want to eat

I have seen him eating and drinking the last few days, including yesterday. He was enthusiastic about getting treats, which I made sure he was getting extra of. I do not know if he has eaten or drank anything today. They have access to food and water 24/7, as well as grit (with probiotics) and oyster shells.

 

[nuthatched]

What is his normal diet?

 

[Hidden976]

What is his normal diet?

They are free fed Dumor 16% layer crumbles. I feed a variety of treats in moderation including scratch corn, dried meal worms/beetles/crickets or other varied bugs, leftover vegetables/fruits that are still safe for consumption, and occasionally oatmeal, plain noodles, or plain Cheerios (all well cooked/soaked). I don't know how to describe the amounts as it varies but I've researched how to feed any/all new treats. It's about every other day they get treats of some form in the winter as they are not going outside in freezing temperatures.

 

[nuthatched]

They are free fed Dumor 16% layer crumbles. I feed a variety of treats in moderation including scratch corn, dried meal worms/beetles/crickets or other varied bugs, leftover vegetables/fruits that are still safe for consumption, and occasionally oatmeal, plain noodles, or plain Cheerios (all well cooked/soaked). I don't know how to describe the amounts as it varies but I've researched how to feed any/all new treats. It's about every other day they get treats of some form in the winter as they are not going outside in freezing temperatures.

Are his poops strange?

 

[Hidden976]

Are his poops strange?

As far as I can tell, no. It's hard to say what is what since there are 9 but I haven't seen anything out of the ordinary at all.

 

[nuthatched]

As far as I can tell, no. It's hard to say what is what since there are 9 but I haven't seen anything out of the ordinary at all.

Can he stand up now?
Any other symptoms besides lethargic?
I know roos and other nonlayomg birds shouldn't eat layer feed due to the excessive calcium, but I can't remember when kidney issues start kicking in