why is he doing this??? *EDIT WITH VIDEO*

[wjallen05]

I am not getting any responses to my other post so trying this...

My cockerel is making STRANGE noises, he'll open his beak and make a soft mumble, moaning sound. Also one of his eyes is half closed and runny. Any ideas on what is wrong with him?? I tried taking a video but it was too dark by the time I got around to it. I'll take one in the morning.


LINK TO VIDEO....

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v672/WJTH05/Chickens/?action=view&current=SickRoo.flv

*also, he IS eating. He is not sneezing. No nasal discharge. Just a cold? I don't have any Vet RX. Should get some...

 

[Missouri chick]

Gosh Jamie I'm so sorry, I hope someone knows what to say soon.
Lori

 

[buckeye lady]

Try changing your heading-Add "HELP-Sick chicken" at the beginning. I'll give you a bump.

 

[sewincircle]

Is he eating and drinking at all?
Is the eye swollen?
He could have some type of respitory infection.
Runny nose and eyes.

 

[sewincircle]

Anyone else have any idea???
Anything new to add wjallen?

 

[jhm47]

It's probably a cold. Hope it's not coryza. If a cold, and he's eating and drinking normally, he will most likely get over it soon.

 

[Chicken Woman]

Do you have any Vet RX ? Its good for a cold if thats what it is .

 

[Missouri chick]

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do a search on coryza, if that is what it is sharon knows how to treat. she's been through it and all birds made it.

 

[wjallen05]

added a video in my first post

 

[Chicken Woman]

I would put chicken in a portable cage like a dog kennel and get him away from other chickens !

Keep him in a warm dark stress free place. I would get him some vet RX
Box say's : Symptoms of colds are watery eyes,droopy appearence,and unusual tendency to shake or turn head.

To aid in minor respritory conditions drip Vet RX solution into birds nostrils. Place a few drops of warm RX straight from the bottle,down infected birds throat at night. Also rub some warm on head and under wings.

If condition becomes worse treat with a solution of one teaspoon in one-half cup hot water. Also swab troat and wash head and eyes with this solution four or five times a day. Keep nostrils,eyes and throat as clean as possible.
Put as birds drinking water warm water with drops of Vet RX.

Anyway that is what I would try. Good luck !