Poorly Buff. Help please

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milothepeanut

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Poorly Buff. Help please
« on: April 01, 2008, 19:59 »
Our Buff Orpington cock is not well. He gets unbalanced and stumbles backwards. I have posted a video. Please have a look and see if you have any ideas.

Thanks

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Poorly Buff. Help please
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2008, 20:45 »
Oh dear, poor thing!  :( Sorry I have'nt a clue but I am sure someone will be along to help. Good luck
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Poorly Buff. Help please
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2008, 20:48 »
No idea, you may want to consider taking him to a vet.
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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2008, 21:11 »
Oh dear poor thing! How old is he? It looks a little like Mareks  disease as he seems unbalanced.
If he is older than about 6mths and it is Mareks he could be OK as he hopefully has built up some immunity to it and is fighting the disease which in younger birds (up to 25 weeks ish) is often fatal.
How is he otherwise? eating, scratching around, any other symptoms different from normal? Has he been stressed lately by anything? Have you added any new birds recently too your flock? Possible route of infection.
Other than that you could give him a helping hand by adding some Poultry Boost to their drinking water and he may need a trip to the vet.
hope he gets better soon!

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milothepeanut

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Poorly Buff. Help please
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2008, 21:27 »
He hasn't been acting differently other than the way he is now. He is old enough to have a chance at fighting a disease.

There has been no stress that we know of. Unfortunately you never know what has been around at night.

Thanks for looking

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Poorly Buff. Help please
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2008, 21:44 »
No idea I'm afraid.  It could be anything from drunk to an ear problem to brain problem.  I'd consult a vet


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