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post #11 of 63
1/13/11 at 6:44pm

yep monster bumble. Whew!! Sootsie link the one to go to. When done keep very clean or more harm than good. Good luck!

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post #12 of 63
1/13/11 at 6:47pm
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Thanks for the advise! Some of the 'scab' came off when I scraped it after his bath. Couldn't tell if if there was normal tissue or not underneath. I have delt with many other things in my time with poultry and waterfowl while I was growing up, but we never had bumblefoot. I even helped my mom sew up a New hampshire hen that got sliced by the Rooster during mating. Now that was dicy! Should I put ointment on and wrap it now?

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Originally Posted by Amiga 

From what I can see it appears to be bumblefoot.  That looks like a good size one, but it may be the picture (sometimes closer objects appear larger).

I am very cautious about cutting into feet - actually have not tried that.  I have been able to catch bumblefoot very early so that all I have had to do is clean and apply triple antibiotic.  After a few weeks, it's gone.

The insides, from what I have read, are not watery, or easy to drain.

Perhaps some people with more experience with more advanced cases can advise you.

Could you check with a vet?  Cutting open a foot increases the risk of infection.  But leaving a bumble alone can also lead to more trouble.  I just don't know if it is far enough along to justify cutting it open, or if some epsom salt soaks and antibiotic would do it.  In any case, it takes a while.  Try not to lose patience.

Poor little duck.

Until you are sure, I would start with some soaking and cleaning and antibiotic ointment.  You don't want the duck to drink the epsom salts water, so a compress would make more sense.

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post #13 of 63
1/13/11 at 6:48pm

Oh jeez, that is one honking big bumble! Bleck!

Let us know how it went!

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post #14 of 63
1/13/11 at 6:48pm
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Oh, ok. Is there a way to anesthetize (sp?) the area, or will they deal with it like chickens do?

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post #15 of 63
1/13/11 at 6:51pm

They would deal with it like chickens. Keep a loose towel over their heads and it would keep them quiet and dark. They may make some ouchy sounds but as long you have a sharp knife, steady hands and strong stomach, they will be ok.

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post #16 of 63
1/13/11 at 6:59pm
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I've got a very strong stomache as long as he doesn't screech in pain. I will start on this tomorrow. He is spending the night in my bathroom. After bathing, it's just too cold to put him back outside, even though I have a heat lamp there if he needs it. I will try to remember to take pics and will post findings here. Thanks everyone! I hope I can get the little fellow back on his feet. He is so docile and friendly.

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post #17 of 63
1/13/11 at 7:09pm

We went through that last winter with our ducks.  We took the worst one to the vet who put her on antibiotics and metacam (anti-inflammatory) but I don't know if it really helped.  We soaked her foot in saltwater, then peroxide, and tried to pick the core out.  We did this every night for...I can't remember but at least a week if not two.  The vet painted a nasty picture for all of our ducks but they survived and are just fine.  It never totally went away but none of them showed any problems all last summer and so far this winter.

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post #18 of 63
1/14/11 at 4:44am

He is going to be so happy to get that outta there...good luck!!

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post #19 of 63
1/14/11 at 5:35am

I did a search and it looks like fattie did bumblefoot surgery on her crested duck.  Maybe you can PM her.

Also, nettie has dealt with bumblefoot and makes neoprene booties for post-op care.

I'd still keep soaking it and applying antibiotics often.

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post #20 of 63
1/14/11 at 11:50am
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So, since he has it on both feet, do I go ahead and do them both? Or do one and then the other another day?

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