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Rooster swollen

Postby ConorS » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:59 pm

Yesterday i noticed my rooster was acting odd and his comb change from a very bright red toa very dark purple.... Today he is unactive hardly fit to stand up and is breathing heavly.....
Only difference was that i gave him corn the day before this happened.. so could he be allergic??
Any help?????????????????????????????????????? PLEASE??????????????????????????
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby CP » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:05 pm

Dark combs & breathing difficulties could indicate heart problems.

Not much help really but I don't think there's much you can do. Not even sure if a vet could help & being Sunday it will be an expensive emergency visit. :(

Keep him separate & quiet & see if he recovers on his own. ;)
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby ConorS » Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:25 pm

Ok...
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby new house farm poultry » Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:56 pm

has it been cold?
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby ConorS » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:37 pm

Yes
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby new house farm poultry » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:49 pm

frost bite ? :-k
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby ConorS » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:18 pm

i doubt it as the night temperatures have been 0-5 oC over the last week or 2 and he was fine during the winter at -7-ish oC?
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby tweedy » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:22 pm

I think cp is probably right its heart problem, not unusual in cockerels. I got one who looks like hes gonna burst a blood vessel sometimes then fine an hour later.
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby ConorS » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:34 pm

ok, so he is separated for some peace and quiet now, but is so weak and drowy-ish.... :(
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby tweedy » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:50 pm

Is his crop ok ?
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby ConorS » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:53 pm

what do you mean "crop"? his food?? ;) :? :? :? ;) :?
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby CP » Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:29 am

The crop is where they store food before it passes through to the stomach & gizzard. ;)
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby ConorS » Fri Apr 30, 2010 10:24 pm

Sori i havent gotten back to you guys...
but sadly he passed away yesterday... :cry:

Thanks for all your support though ;)
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Re: Rooster swollen

Postby CP » Sat May 01, 2010 2:57 am

So sorry. :cry:
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