Rooster not walking on his feet

[qhlover]

We have a ruster that was attacked by a dog about a month ago his wounds have healed but now he is not walking on his feet he moves around rocked back on his elbow. Any ideas on how to help

 

[WalnutHill]

If he had injuries to his leg or hip, he may have tendon damage or scar tissue impeding movement. Was he able to walk while the injury was fresh?

 

[qhlover]

Yes he was walking normal untel the last two days or so. His injures were just above his hips so scar tissue is posable

 

[WalnutHill]

If he was walking fine for a few weeks and just got stiff, then I'd look to see what else might be wrong.

 

[qhlover]

He has been in a dog kennel for two days in the garage due to the bad weather. The bottom sits about a 1/4 in off the ground. could this be hurting or fatigueing his lags. The weather is better/ safer now so he will go back out side today. I am hoping that helps

 

[WalnutHill]

What kind of bedding did you put in the kennel, and how deep?

 

[qhlover]

We bed him with news paper inside, out side he is in same kennel on the dirt and leaves so there is no gap.

 

[WalnutHill]

Newspaper is slippery, so I hope his going back outside and moving around helps him loosen up.

 

[qhlover]

I looked him over really well this morning when I put him in the yard. He has a large bruise on his thigh he will get to be out for the next few days I will rework his place inside befor the next round of bad weather forces him back inside

 

[qhlover]

He has been outside most of the last two days and today I think I saw some improvement today. I also put a textured matt in his cage so he does not sit on the bottom grate.