Why is my rooster sad, not crowing, and has green watery poop?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered
My rooster looks sad and just sits around or stands up with his eyes closed. He isn't scratching around for food, but he does eat and drink water when I offer him some. He hasn't mated or crowed for 2 days now. His droppings have been like neon green, and recently he's been dropping watery white poop. Please help
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on July 31st, 2018
Separate him from the flock for now. Keep him warm and offer pellets mixed with warm water to make a mash or paste. A vitamin supplement for poultry would also be recommended. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial/fungal overgrowth. If Andy doesn't improve within the next 24 hours, have him physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl.
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Published on June 4th, 2017
These clinical signs could also indicate a yeast or fungal infection with Candidiasis albicans (thrush). This is sometimes referred to as sour crop. Your veterinarian will be able to test your rooster to determine if this is a fungal or a yeast infection and prescribe appropriate treatment.
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Published on August 22nd, 2018
Unfortunately, this is an issue that requires veterinary care to treat. If your rooster is sick to the point of fainting/gasping for air, that is considered a medical emergency that requires treatment in person. Antibiotics/antifungals, cleaning out the crop, etc are needed to get him feeling better. You can try to clear sour crop at home by separating him from the flock, withholding food for a few hours, giving water and trying to massage out any obstructions, however since he is already to the point where he is losing consciousness and has white fluid coming from him, he needs to be seen by a vet, even if they are a bird-specific vet, ASAP.
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