Limping Rooster

[Wilson22]

We have a 6 month old Leghorn rooster. He began walking in an odd way about 2-3 months ago. He started with kind or a hitler-type march (for lack of a better comparison) with his legs straight out when walking. After a few weeks he began alternate between the “March” and a limp/hobble. Now he has been trying to hold his right leg up and kid of clumsily hoping to move. We’ve also see him just “fly” to get from place to place. No obvious marks, cuts, scratches, etc. no bumblefoot... Any ideas on what it may be and how we help him?

 

[chickenlittle21]

What are you feeding him?

 

[Wilson22]

What are you feeding him?

Just a standard chicken feed crumble. We have 7 hens and 1 other rooster. They all eat the same food.

 

[Eggcessive]

Was he vaccinated for Mareks disease? Do his legs appear straight with toes with feet forward or to the side? Are toes curled under on the bad foot? Could you post some pictures of his legs while standing still from the front or back? A short video of him walking uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo with a link here might be helpful if possible. He could have a leg bone deformity, slipped tendon, injury, or even symptoms of Mareks disease.

 

[Wilson22]

Was he vaccinated for Mareks disease? Do his legs appear straight with toes with feet forward or to the side? Are toes curled under on the bad foot? Could you post some pictures of his legs while standing still from the front or back? A short video of him walking uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo with a link here might be helpful if possible. He could have a leg bone deformity, slipped tendon, injury, or even symptoms of Mareks disease.

No he was not vaccinated, but doesn’t appear to have Mareks - at least from what I’ve read. His feet are forward. I will attach a picture of the bottom of each foot. I will try to get other pictures as well.

 

[Wilson22]

No he was not vaccinated, but doesn’t appear to have Mareks - at least from what I’ve read. His feet are forward. I will attach a picture of the bottom of each foot. I will try to get other pictures as well.

This is a YouTube video I found of a comparable march - but as I said, it has progressed from this to his current state. *you may want to mute the video while watching...

 

[Wyorp Rock]

We have a 6 month old Leghorn rooster. He began walking in an odd way about 2-3 months ago. He started with kind or a hitler-type march (for lack of a better comparison) with his legs straight out when walking. After a few weeks he began alternate between the “March” and a limp/hobble. Now he has been trying to hold his right leg up and kid of clumsily hoping to move. We’ve also see him just “fly” to get from place to place. No obvious marks, cuts, scratches, etc. no bumblefoot... Any ideas on what it may be and how we help him?

Just a standard chicken feed crumble. We have 7 hens and 1 other rooster. They all eat the same food.

This is a YouTube video I found of a comparable march - but as I said, it has progressed from this to his current state. *you may want to mute the video while watching...

Can you tell us more about the food - what is standard chicken feed - is it layer feed, all flock crumbles? A photo of the bag maybe?

I would be interested to see what he looks like standing, from the front and back. Also a photo of his legs that show the back of his legs that include his joint.

 

[chickenlittle21]

Just a standard chicken feed crumble. We have 7 hens and 1 other rooster. They all eat the same food.

Like @Wyorp Rock asked, what do you mean by standard chicken feed crumble?

 

[Eggcessive]

Again pictures of his legs while standing would be good, even if he has to be held up. We want to see his leg position while on the floor or ground.

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you notice any raised scales or crusts on his legs or feet? Scaly leg mites might also be a reason that he was marching. I saw that in my rooster who developed leg mites.