- Oct 25, 2010
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I have a big rooster that I have had for about three years now. Previous to this winter he was the macho type who crowed nice and early and a few other times a day, he would bluff charge you from time to time to keep you on your toes and strutted around like he owned the place. I only have him and a few hens that stay in a large house at night and have a very large run in the day. I keep them fed and watered good. During winter he started walking funny, almost like a high step with a kick out to the side. I thought his spurs got to long so we clipped them but he still walked this way. Now he walks around in almost a stooped over position with the funny walk. He also does not get on his roost at night but sleeps in a small dog house in his run. He just looks puny and I am pretty worried about him. His comb is still nice and red and he has all of his feathers. Other that trying to keep them up good and fed and watered, I do not know much about he health of chickens but I do know that he is not acting the same as he did a few months ago. Any ideas. Thanks