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My rooster is coughing and aggressive. What medicine can help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Chicken | Male | 10 months and 11 days old | 8 lbs

Please advise the medicine for roosters to get aggressive. And also caugh tablets for roosters.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 31st, 2019

There is no medication you can give a rooster to increase aggression. If your birds are coughing, they may need to be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl. Afterwards, an antibiotic can be dispensed pr prescribed to treat bacterial/respiratory infection.

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