Young Roo Perch Accident?

[DobieMom]

I am thinking my young roo had an accident jockeying for a place on the perch. I think he fell off??? It seems like his thigh muscles are not working properly. He is eating/drinking fine, he is alert and wants to be w/ the others. Problem is he will not stand all the way up and he schuffles/scoots (with his butt tucked under) to get around. He is getting around but, not standing all the way up. Maybe back injury???? We have isolated him in a large wire cage inside of the big pen we have for them (so he does not get lonely). We plan to keep him there for 3-5 days with plenty of water, food, and veggies. Any suggestions anyone? Totally new at this chicken stuff and this would be the first problem we have encountered. Thank you!

 

[DobieMom]

Winston (the little roo) is going back to the breeder for rehab, as I am not able to be home w/ him (darn work!) all day long. She thinks it is a back injury and said it's a 50/50 chance he will recover. We hope so!