Please help me help my rooster :(

I think that frostbite in his feet may be a problem. It can take a couple of weeks to see the full damage. Swelling, crusty black toes can be common. Normally, the frostbitten parts will eventually shrivel up and disappear within a few weeks. Frostbite can occur when they get their feet wet and the temperature drops. Betadine or Vetericyn spray can be good to use on the frostbitten feet when tsmps are above freezing or if they are brought inside.

What type of roosts do you have? A wide roost, such as 2x4 with the wide side up for roosting, can enable them to sit on their feet at night to keep them warm. Here is a good article about treatment and prevention of frostbite:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/frostbit-in-backyard-chickens-causes/
Thank you for this! He is inside now recovering and already appears to look better. We do have 2x4 roost bars for that exact reason but he still seems to be struggling.

Here is hoping for the best outcome!
 

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