Rooster limping and lost muscle mass on one leg-what to do

[lrodchickens]

Hi new to BYC, my 10 month old rooster has been limping and keeping pressure off his left leg/foot. I've checked for external wounds but can't find any and I'm not sure what's wrong with him. I felt his legs and noticed that he has lost muscle in the left leg while the right has more. He's a big rooster so it's a lot of weight for him on one leg and I don't want him to be in pain. Any advice or suggestions welcome, thanks.

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you look for swelling, green bruising, or redness on the entire leg, and check the foot pad for any scabs or cuts. Does he hold the leg up or put weight on it? Are any of the joints of the leg larger? He may have sprained the leg, and the lack of use has caused the muscle atrophy. Roosters don’t always heal or tolerate serious leg injuries, especially in the upper leg. Limiting his activity, and preventing him from jumping on and off a roost can help him heal. If a vet is possible, an xray could give you more answers.