Let's talk about this rooster.
A one-legged weirdo? Maybe. But more likely, he's just a rooster being a rooster. Chickens stand on one leg all the time, it's a classic nap pose, a heat-saving trick, sometimes just a lazy habit. But when a bird *favors* a foot, the way this Easter Egger seems to favor his left, your brain starts clucking with worry. You checked for bumblefoot. No swelling, no scabs, no angry red patches. That's good. But you noticed that the favored foot looks dirtier. And he's missing some toenails. That's a clue.
Dirtier feet on the leg he stands on make sense. That foot is taking all the weight, pressing into the ground, picking up more grime. The missing toenails could be old injuries, a rough landing, or just the wear and tear of rooster life. But here's the thing, if he's truly in pain, you'd usually see other signs. Is he eating? Drinking? Chasing the hens? Crowning like he owns the place? If yes, he's probably fine. If he's isolating himself, fluffing up, or refusing to move, then you've got a problem.
What would we tell you in person? Keep watching. Give that dirtier foot a gentle soak in warm water and see if anything flakes off. Check between the toes for a tiny cut or a piece of straw stuck in there, sometimes the smallest thing causes the biggest drama. And those missing toenails? They might never grow back, and that's okay. Roosters are tough little weirdos. They adapt. As long as he's still strutting around and doing his rooster duties, you can probably stop panicking and start laughing at his one-legged pose.
But don't ignore your gut. If he starts limping, or if that foot swells, or if he stops eating, then it's time for a vet visit. Until then, you're doing exactly what a good chicken keeper does: you noticed something odd, you checked, and you asked for help. That's not chickening out. That's being a responsible, slightly paranoid, very caring owner. Keep your eyes on that foot, and maybe give him a little extra treat for being such a memorable weirdo.