Kickstarting Roo

[2 Acres]

I'm thinking I may have the answer. I have red raspberries behind my coop. Maybe my roo stepped on a few of the dead branches. I'm gonna do a "once over" when morning comes, and look for thorns.

Well... I didn't find any imbedded thorns, but I think he has bumblefoot in his left pad. His right pad is soft and supple. A little help here please.

I think I got the core out, but it closed back up and filled back in with dirt.

 

[2 Acres]

 

[2 Acres]

He's had a hard life, but he won't give up. Kinda like me.

 

[2 Acres]

He's still doing the kickstart thing also.

 

[2 Acres]

So... I think my kickstarting Roo has B Vitamin deficiency... the symptoms fit.

 

[2 Acres]

Will these work??????

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I would get a poultry vitamin. Giving only one vitamin, especially with b vitamins can cause problems. He's kicking because his foot hurts. Chickens get weird when something hurts. They try to get away from it.

I'm not familiar with treating bumblefoot.

 

[CombNWattles]

This is a really good, in-depth explanation of how to treat bumblefoot. Following the advice on bandaging technique could help prevent the wound from getting dirt in it. https://the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/

Good luck with your rooster!