bird probably is dehydrated and such as drained its vital organs of energy causing a hypoglychemic shock to its system and its systems will go in to shut down , sugared water would improve the bird but i do feel its probably too late
you only have the word of the breeder via pedigree or mouth of there origin , as for sexing cocks wont lay eggs they'll pair up one way or another you can get henny looking cocks and hens that look like cocks , enjoy your birds
i dont know of any in your area but most deliver to all areas i'd recomend Blakes for service and quality at afordable prices:
Blakes Sheds & Fencing Ltd
Salop Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3AT
01384 456800
i wish you the best it takes a strong man to get over what you have had to get over , best wishes for your future i hope the creting gets whats coming to them
have to agree there Mick , anyone who would spend there money for a new kitchen by betting on a bird in a one loft race is in it for money and gambling , not prestige of the sport or the birds welfare
high cloud about 70 % cover bright sunny intervals doesnt look too good to the south and worse to the east and a bit cold so wind must be northerly at Scarborough