Limping roo

[Jemry77]

I really think he has injured it by jumping from 4ft - that is high! If you can put the shelf at 2ft that would be much better, lots of soft landing material as you suggested. If he will allow you, try to massage his leg in the afternoon when he is hurting.
If this doesn't resolve within a few days I would take him to the vet just to check for broken bones if you can afford it...

Thank you! I will give that a try. After looking into his condition more, I'm curious to know if his hip is dislocated? His symptoms match more to that than a broken leg. I'm going to massage it like you suggested, see how he responds to that. Thanks so much for your input!

 

[boskelli1571]

The pic and video were taken in my garage that has concrete flooring, it would be slick for him to walk on..probably why is leg is splaying out more so than when he walks in the yard? The landing area in the coop is covered in pine chips and hay. I had to add more bedding where he jumps down because the hens had moved the chips that were already there around. The flooring under the bedding is wood, so it would be slick if he did land on a bare spot. If that is what happened, would symptoms not show right away? I didn't feel any warmth on his foot or leg. I also don't notice any swelling, the leg looks the same as his left leg. I was thinking he may have a dislocated hip? Thank you for your input! I appreciate it.

I think if he dislocated it he wouldn't walk at all...but he could have damaged a ligament, that would fit with the later in the day scenario. More exercise aggravates it and so he can't walk. Rest and 'tincutre of time' ....

 

[Jemry77]

I think if he dislocated it he wouldn't walk at all...but he could have damaged a ligament, that would fit with the later in the day scenario. More exercise aggravates it and so he can't walk. Rest and 'tincutre of time' ....

Ok! Thanks so, so much!! I can do that

 

[boskelli1571]

Ok! Thanks so, so much!! I can do that

Keep us posted

 

[Wyorp Rock]

The pic and video were taken in my garage that has concrete flooring, it would be slick for him to walk on..probably why is leg is splaying out more so than when he walks in the yard?

The flooring under the bedding is wood, so it would be slick if he did land on a bare spot. If that is what happened, would symptoms not show right away?

I agree with @boskelli1571 possible sprain or damaged ligament. I would give him several days to recover. Chickens can slip/slide of slick surfaces and I wonder if he landed doing a split or something like that? It's hard to know.

Does he appear to be in pain? You can offer aspirin at 81mg per quart of water (1 low dose Bayer) I use the orange flavor along with a little honey to sweeten the water - aspirin is little bitter, but I've found mine accept a little "sweetened" water I would only give the water for a couple of days. See that he is eating/drinking well. Poultry vitamins and a little protein to give him a boost too.

Also, if you can, cage him next to his hens, he will be calmer (usually).

 

[Jemry77]

I agree with @boskelli1571 possible sprain or damaged ligament. I would give him several days to recover. Chickens can slip/slide of slick surfaces and I wonder if he landed doing a split or something like that? It's hard to know.

Does he appear to be in pain? You can offer aspirin at 81mg per quart of water (1 low dose Bayer) I use the orange flavor along with a little honey to sweeten the water - aspirin is little bitter, but I've found mine accept a little "sweetened" water I would only give the water for a couple of days. See that he is eating/drinking well. Poultry vitamins and a little protein to give him a boost too.

Also, if you can, cage him next to his hens, he will be calmer (usually).

That's all great info! Thank you! He seems to be doing better today, not 100% as he is still limping, but not as bad. I considered caging him to keep him inactive, but picking him up requires a run around the coop. I feel that is hurting him more, so he is left in the coop with his hens. They are allowed out in the run, but he is always in a nest when I check on him. He is eating and drinking good!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

They are allowed out in the run, but he is always in a nest when I check on him. He is eating and drinking good!

I'm glad that he is eating/drinking.

Is being in a nest normal behavior for him? Some roosters do make nests for the hens, but if he is using a nest to isolate himself, then I would watch him closely, since this would (to me) that he is in pain and not feeling well.

 

[boskelli1571]

I'm glad that he is eating/drinking.

Is being in a nest normal behavior for him? Some roosters do make nests for the hens, but if he is using a nest to isolate himself, then I would watch him closely, since this would (to me) that he is in pain and not feeling well.

Sounds like he is doing better - agree with Wyorp Rock - if nesting is not something he usually does keep a close eye on him.

 

[Jemry77]

I'm glad that he is eating/drinking.

Is being in a nest normal behavior for him? Some roosters do make nests for the hens, but if he is using a nest to isolate himself, then I would watch him closely, since this would (to me) that he is in pain and not feeling well.

No, he's not usually in a nest. I didn't mean to say that he is always in a nest when I check on him, I should have read what I typed before I posted! He was in a nest on the floor yesterday, one time, when I checked on him. Any other time he is checking himself out in front of the mirror I have in the coop. He's behaving normally..I'm going to give him a baby aspirin with honey in his water. Better safe than sorry!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

No, he's not usually in a nest. I didn't mean to say that he is always in a nest when I check on him, I should have read what I typed before I posted! He was in a nest on the floor yesterday, one time, when I checked on him. Any other time he is checking himself out in front of the mirror I have in the coop. He's behaving normally..I'm going to give him a baby aspirin with honey in his water. Better safe than sorry!

Good to know! LOL Checking himself out in the mirror, he must be doing somewhat o.k.

Thanks for the clarification. Please keep us posted.