Kickstarting Roo

[2 Acres]

So after the last bad heat wave, I noticed my 7 year old Roo has been walking a bit off. I don't know if it was too much watermelon, or dehydration, or something else, but he has developed a quirk where when he walks it looks like he is trying to constantly kickstart a motorcycle. (and back-kick)

Other symptom... Loss of leg strength. He will sit on the ground instead of (lower) roosting bars.

Any suggestions???

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Sounds like he's feeling pain in his leg or foot. I would look it over good to see if you see anything. At 7 years of age he could be feeling some arthritis. How high up are your roosts?