Very skinny lethargic rooster need some help

[Easter eggers]

My naked neck rooster is getting really skinny fast and is acting lethargic. The person at the feed store said it is probably not worms. What could it be?

 

[seminolewind]

It's not enough information. Can you provide more?

 

[ChickensRDinos]

It's not enough information. Can you provide more?

x2 diet? overall condition? poop? please give as much information as possible. Is his crop empty each morning? mites?

 

[casportpony]

My naked neck rooster is getting really skinny fast and is acting lethargic. The person at the feed store said it is probably not worms. What could it be?

When I have a sick one and can't take it to a vet, this is what I do:

• Thorough exam.
• Dust for mites/lice even if I can't see any!
• Weigh on digital kitchen scale.
• De-worm with Safeguard for Goats/Cattle (fenbendazole 100mg/ml) 50mg/kg ( .5cc/kg) by mouth.
• Bring inside where it's warm.
• If not drinking/eating and crop is empty tube feed fluids, then tube feed baby bird food once hydrated.
• Inspect poop.
• Depending on what I observe, I *might* start them on oral antibiotics.