Caring for rooster with deformed foot

[JoanieShrubs]

I have a 10 month old rooster with a curled foot from a bad hatch. Both feet were curled but only one responded to correction.

I decided to keep and raise him because he is a rare variety of a rare breed, irreplaceable in the breeding program, and he should breed physically normal offspring. He became a family pet and he has gotten around fine for ten months with no signs of discomfort, however recently he has been in the sick bay for an ear infection and since he's been standing in the crate so much, his foot is sore and bothering him.

I'm looking for resources and support around caring for him, eg. ways to alleviate pressure on the foot, modifications to his environment. Have had a search on here but can only pull up info on freshly hatched chicks. TIA.

 

[JoanieShrubs]

Bump

 

[tripletfeb]

You could try putting him in a chicken sling. Do a quick search on this site and lots of info should pop up for you

 

[Anon112]

When my rooster, Poppy, had foot surgery (had a toe removed), I was given a little donut. I would put a soft gauze pad under his foot, then the donut, then wrap with sports wrap. Make sure to wrap firmly, going carefully around the toes (so not pushing the toes out or in), and don't wrap too tight. This takes pressure off of the foot and distributes weight more evenly so they don't get a sore point on the foot.

Obviously soft bedding helps as well.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have a 10 month old rooster with a curled foot from a bad hatch. Both feet were curled but only one responded to correction.

I decided to keep and raise him because he is a rare variety of a rare breed, irreplaceable in the breeding program, and he should breed physically normal offspring. He became a family pet and he has gotten around fine for ten months with no signs of discomfort, however recently he has been in the sick bay for an ear infection and since he's been standing in the crate so much, his foot is sore and bothering him.

I'm looking for resources and support around caring for him, eg. ways to alleviate pressure on the foot, modifications to his environment. Have had a search on here but can only pull up info on freshly hatched chicks. TIA.

Do you have any photos?