Wattle swelling?

[Angie Morgan]

and no respiratory issues? of any kind?


huh

None. Nothing that would make me think that it’s any of the viruses or bacteria related illnesses.

 

[Angie Morgan]

and no respiratory issues? of any kind?


huh

No none at all. This morning he is just holding his head down. The swelling is pretty bad.

 

[Angie Morgan]

Today’s pics and update. Still no nasal discharge or coughing. Nothing other than the enormous swelling. He takes water via medicine dropper and I’m fixing him some wet mash. He is so miserable.

 

[Angie Morgan]

I sent my husband to town to grab benedryl. I’m trying that to see if it helps any. Then I guess tomorrow call the Vet to see what he thinks.

 

[lazy gardener]

Ok, then. In your shoes, I'd be grasping at straws. he looks worse today. If you can't turn this around, of course your next option would be to cull him. that amount of swelling is likely to affect his ability to breathe.

 

[Angie Morgan]

I know. That’s what I’m dreading. Luckily I’ve got a husband to do the dirty work. I just wish I had an explanation. I’ve checked all my others and everyone else seems to be fine.

 

[getaclue]

You might try this link: http://www.poultrydvm.com/symptoms

 

[Angie Morgan]

I did. I looked at everything it matches but he has None of the other symptoms.

 

[Eggcessive]

How cold are the temps where you live? I’m just wondering about the possibility of frostbite. The benadryl is good if it is a tick or spider bite. He has a few peck marks on his comb, so are you seeing any signs of that or other trauma to the wattles from another rooster? I sure hope you canhelp him. Will he eat some soft mash of chicken feed and a lot of water?

 

[Angie Morgan]

Our current temp is right around 19 with a wind chill. Not sure what that is. The marks are the other Roos. I’ve got a few others. I’ve got several that will be rehomed or sold.

He takes water easily from the medicine dropper. The wet mash I made was more of a trick. He figured out a spoon this afternoon.