Our 4 yr old Rooster, Rodney isn't walking 😥

[Lmitch06]

We thought the first it was bumble foot so we were soaking it but overtime it became both feet having paralysis . Today both feet are under him and warm but not functioning....yet.... We are now hopeful

 

[Lmitch06]

Yes- and those spurs definitely need to be

Hi, I wanted to welcome you to BYC. You've gotten some great advise already. You may want to consider his nutritional requirements also. If you are feeding layer feed, switch him to an all flock type feed. Layer feeds can cause gout in roosters.

Thank you so much for the warm welcome and advice! What a great resource! I'm still figuring out how to navigate it. So... how do you recommend we feed our 2 roosters separately? Right now with Rodney it's no problem because he is isolated. Btw... his feet are under him this morning and his poop was firming! Going to find the vitamins today.

 

[Lmitch06]

Hi, I wanted to welcome you to BYC. You've gotten some great advise already. You may want to consider his nutritional requirements also. If you are feeding layer feed, switch him to an all flock type feed. Layer feeds can cause gout in roosters.

I just contacted the elevator and they also have a 20% grower feed that they can mix with the non GMA layer as well as a 27% game bird. So if we mixed up with the layer feed would that be sufficient? Or helpful?

 

[Lmitch06]

have you checked for bumblefoot

The problem could be

Please get some photos of his legs and feet, bottom of feet as well.
What do you feed? I would get some poultry vitamins into him. Poultry Cell is a good choice, 1cc per 3 pounds of weight once a day for 3-4 days.

I see a small wound to the foot, long spurs - possibly the wound is from the opposite spur?

Not sure what else may be going on with him. But, he may just be failing from something else and the lice/mites are the result.

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weight loss and/or malnutrition caused by mites and lice, but I kind of doubt that is the whole story. For the insects you need to use a powder with the active ingredient of permethrin. DE is not going to cut it. All the flock should be treated, as well as the coop, nest boxes, etc. after all bedding has been removed and burnt.

Once you treat the bird, a good poultry vitamin supplement should be given according to directions on the wrapping.

 

[Lmitch06]

 

[Lmitch06]

He definitely has an issue with his right foot which is where it all started. I will get some additional nutrients today also someone mentioned higher protein food? We are currently giving them 18% non gmo layer feed from the elevator but we can also add to we can also add 20% grower feed or 27% gamebird feed to the layer feed do you recommend any of that?

He is also doing much better today and his poop which I hadn't mentioned originally was runny and today it's firmer! I've added kaloidal silver, vetRX RX, and a mineral supplement to the water. I will add garlic to the hens water today is today and plan of action for cleaning and disinfecting the co-op. Have you heard of Elector PSP?

 

[Lmitch06]

Please get some photos of his legs and feet, bottom of feet as well.
What do you feed? I would get some poultry vitamins into him. Poultry Cell is a good choice, 1cc per 3 pounds of weight once a day for 3-4 days.

I see a small wound to the foot, long spurs - possibly the wound is from the opposite spur?

Not sure what else may be going on with him. But, he may just be failing from something else and the lice/mites are the result.

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I apologize but I just replied with pictures and I'm trying to get used to this forum and I'm not sure if it went to you or not. It says the bruter on top

 

[JustBabyMargo]

Have you heard of or used Elector PSP?

I have not. I’m not sure what that is, but maybe others will.

 

[janiedoe]

I just contacted the elevator and they also have a 20% grower feed that they can mix with the non GMA layer as well as a 27% game bird. So if we mixed up with the layer feed would that be sufficient? Or helpful?

I feed my entire flock a grower or all flock feed. I keep oyster shell in a seperate dish for the females. 16% to 18% protein is about as high as I would go.
Gout is caused by uric acid build up from high protein and an overload of calcium.
I recommend Natura All Flock or Purina Flock Raiser.

 

[janiedoe]

I have used Elector PSP and recommend it. It is very easy to use and worth the price in my opinion. (Mine free range and we live by the water, so lots of wild birds around.)
I used 4 1/2 ml per 2 quarts of water and sprayed it on roosts and on the birds vents.
For scaly leg mites you probably need to repeat in 14 days.
I would soak his feet in Epsom salt and use a soft toothbrush to clean out around the scales.
If he has scaly leg mites, from the looks of his legs it is not bad enough to affect his gait.
I would suggest putting a little Poultry Cell in his water every other day for a few weeks to help him get back to optimal health.