Limping rooster

[KBNAZ]

Hello. Our rooster is limping on his right foot. It started about a week ago. My husband said he got out of the chicken yard one day and our chihuahua had him cornered. He may have gotten injured then. I’ve checked the bottom of his foot. No bumble foot. I’ve checked all of his toes and joints. All seem to be moving normally. Nothing appears broken, hot, swollen or out of alignment. He seemed to be getting better after a few days but then worse again. He limps and stands on one foot, but still moves around and jumps around and eats normally. Is there anything else I should do? I hate for him to be in pain.

 

[ChickNanny13]

If possible keep him semi - isolated so he doesn't move around so much and lets his leg rest up/heal. He could just be tender or a minor sprain. The jumping around will not help any healing. Maybe a wire dog crate with food/water in it, place the crate in the coop so he remains part of the flock. See below the second post, Kiki has all the info you need....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/aspirin-dosing.1198396/

 

[KBNAZ]

If possible keep him semi - isolated so he doesn't move around so much and lets his leg rest up/heal. He could just be tender or a minor sprain. The jumping around will not help any healing. Maybe a wire dog crate with food/water in it, place the crate in the coop so he remains part of the flock. See below the second post, Kiki has all the info you need....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/aspirin-dosing.1198396/

Thanks. I’ll figure something out to isolate him. Maybe with his favorite girl? They are inseparable. We’ve got 3 ages and they stay in groups. This info. Is very helpful thanks. I want to be sure I get him set up where he can be cool. It has been miserable hot here.