NO not everything is bumblefoot to be sure. but the dark spot is symptomatic. i--and others besides me, btw--would advise NOT doing any cutting unless you see the bird is in true limp mode. you can end up with more problems than you started with. just 13 days ago i popped a nice plug of cheese...
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so you can get away with a spray?
Well...below is a link that talks about using a spray bottle, but on fish. I am going to try mixing the solution, putting a small amount in a small spray bottle, soaking the feet with the spray, keep my bumble-footed bird in a clean place, then rinse...
cute pics and lovely birds. could you not get away with NOT wrapping her. At least some earlier seem to have not done so. just for your thoughts. quite a bumble on that girl. she seems so calm in the soak. i bet my ducks won't be that calm!
if anyone still on board: tri-neo ordered today. several of our ducks need it. i am going to post pics when i get to use it. lots going on now. also have 20 new ancona ducklings to manage................
i'm glad i ask dummy questions!!
i was wondering if oxine itself--soaks--could take care of b-foot......................diluted of course..............
btw, where did you order your vet wrap from for 1.99?
i wonder if one batch of tri-neo could be used for a couple days running? say, could a quart be used for more than one day....? iwonder how long the dry stuff lasts on the shelf.......or does it have to be used up within like a month or so.
20 for one gallon of solution could get pricey if one...
tx for that info. about the open wound thing.
def. getting some of this stuff. hey if a prof. avian vet says it is doing really well in the field, who can gaisay that!
several birds have this issue here.
would be nice if many could post results on this thread. i plan on it once i get the stuff...
phenomenal thread. of course, i just did my first ever bumblefoot surgery today!!!
i wonder if you can apply tricide neo to an open incision?
i think i gotta get some of that. if only i had seen this thread a few days ago. the thought of months of treatment is not pleasant. this ducks bumble was...