Not sure what is wrong - went into the coop this morning, and found our rooster (about 1 year old) sitting on the ground. Not moving, breathing slowly with eyes closed. Yesterday he did not display these symptoms as far as we could tell, but my husband mentioned that he saw him standing alone in the sun rather than pecking around with the hens in the morning.
However, he seems to have declined VERY quickly. What to do??
Symptoms:
Eyes closed
SLow breathing
Laying down with head down, not holding head up or standing
Comb has grayish/white tint to it
He will only open his eyes if I move him, and his eyes are alert, but he won't keep them open.
I have brought him inside and have him in a cardboard box. Gave him some electrolytes and antibiotic this morning (water soluble) using a syringe. I have to hold his mouth open and then put a little at a time. He will swallow it. Then tried to give him some scrambled egg, and he had absolutely no reaction to the food. Wouldn't even move his mouth.
I know it's Thanksgiving, so not sure if folks will be on the forum, but any advice as to what to do would be appreciated.
Thank you!!
However, he seems to have declined VERY quickly. What to do??
Symptoms:
Eyes closed
SLow breathing
Laying down with head down, not holding head up or standing
Comb has grayish/white tint to it
He will only open his eyes if I move him, and his eyes are alert, but he won't keep them open.
I have brought him inside and have him in a cardboard box. Gave him some electrolytes and antibiotic this morning (water soluble) using a syringe. I have to hold his mouth open and then put a little at a time. He will swallow it. Then tried to give him some scrambled egg, and he had absolutely no reaction to the food. Wouldn't even move his mouth.
I know it's Thanksgiving, so not sure if folks will be on the forum, but any advice as to what to do would be appreciated.
Thank you!!