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Help with unhealthy rooster

Gav

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I have a rooster who has seemed a little down lately, he has no energy and he weighs nothing. I've checked thoroughly for lice or mites but I haven't seen anything. He's in the middle of molting and weighs absolutely nothing. He's getting picked on by the other birds so I'm separating him and taking him to my place to keep him indoors at night while he recovers.

What can I do to get his weight up? I offered him food and he turned it down and I don't want to have to force feed him unless I have to. Anyone know what I can do for him? He's a very sweet rooster and even fought off a bald eagle a few months ago. He has had a bit of a limp since then and I'm not sure how I can help him.
 

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Toy

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Take him to the vet. He may have internal parasites.
 

Birdbabe

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Yes, have him tested for parasites,,..hope hell be ok, hes lovely.
 
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