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Rooster doesn't crow or mate hens?
## Rooster Blues: No Crowing, No Mating? Let's Investigate! So, your sweet little rooster isn’t quite living up to his roosterly duties? It’s a cluck-tastic conundrum! Many keepers face this situation – a rooster who's lost his crow and his mating mojo. /u/Ok-Shallot-7985 is experiencing just that with their 10-11 month old rooster, who initially crowed and fought but now seems to have gone quiet, despite still exhibiting protective behaviors towards his hens. A recent bout of sneezing adds another layer to the mystery. While he's still showing kindness and helping the hens, the lack of essential rooster functions is concerning. Could illness be the culprit? Let’s dive into potential causes and what you can do to troubleshoot this fowl play.
Please help. ASAP
Losing a chicken so suddenly is understandably shocking, and our hearts go out to you. It's devastating when a seemingly healthy bird declines so rapidly, especially with the distressing symptom of blood in her vomit. Suspecting poisoning is a reasonable concern, given her history of escaping and potential access to harmful substances. While pinpointing the exact cause without a necropsy is difficult, ingestion of toxic plants or chemicals is a leading possibility. The rapid onset and twitching suggest a severe systemic reaction. We understand you’re taking precautions with your remaining flock, and that's wise. For more on the joys and surprises of raising chicks, check out our recent piece, "Chicks VS Grown(ish).