Cockerel under the weather, eaten something?

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Cockerel under the weather, eaten something?
« on: April 23, 2013, 06:52 »
My Cream Legbar Cockerel,  Mr Wuzz was fine yesterday evening but is looking dopey this morning, didn't want to come out of his house, wandering around and not interested in his hens. His eyes look dopey too. From what I can see he is not showing any other symptoms.  Could he have eaten something?  Hens are all fine and all wormed last week.  Any suggestions?

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Re: Cockerel under the weather, eaten something?
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2013, 09:22 »
Have a check for Mareks, all the info you need is on HERE

How old is Mr Wuzz, how long have you had him and do you have other cockerels?  Have you introduced any new birds recently?

If you really think he is ill it is best to consult a poultry friendly vet, list HERE 
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Re: Cockerel under the weather, eaten something?
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2013, 10:16 »
First of all check his crop for sour crop or impacted crop. details can be found here.
When was your birds last wormed and what with?
If both of the above are ok then I agree take him to a vet - he could have eaten a poisoned mouse or part of a poisonousness plant.
Staffies are softer than you think.


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