Rooster lifting legs high when walking

[mariwood]

Not strutting, looks like a soldier lifting legs high and straight out with each step. Has anyone ever seen this?

 

[TheTwoRoos]

If your roosters spurs are really long,he has to walk really high,otherwise he'll trip himself.

 

[Eggcessive]

I think some neurological conditions such as Mareks disease may cause that. Has he had any falls or injuries? I would start some poultry vitamins in his water each day that include riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamin E, in case of a vitamin deficiency. Continue to watch him for any possible paralysis of either leg or wings, or other symptoms.

 

[iambebabeba]

I have a rooster that does this also. I have 2 infact. Did he get worse or have other symptoms ? How is he now? I’m wondering if it’s genetic. Father and son do it.