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Seriously injured toe...HELP

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2/26/12 at 3:39pm
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My 7 month old Brahma is limping and standing on one leg. Examining her foot I can see that one of her toes is over double the normal size, warm to the touch, black spot on it, and instead of one long nail coming out the end of the toe....there are two separate short nails coming out.  I'm not familiar with Bumblefoot, maybe ingrown nail??  I don't know.....help please.

Mom to 51 chickens, 4 turkeys, 5 hogs, 4 messy ducks, and one awesome american bulldog named Bear.

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post #2 of 3
2/26/12 at 5:15pm

You could try treating it like bumblefoot.  There's a topical med you could try, instead of trying to find the pus pocket, if you want.  Or you could try Epsom salt soaks, or even just an antibiotic ointment.  You could trim the nail away.  Hard to say.  Even if you posted pics, it would be hard to see something that small well.  Good luck!

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/554991/antibiotics-for-bumblefoot#post_7139022

 

 

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Judy
Happiness is when you can look at your chickens and smile....
Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.

Flockwatching my little bunch of mutts, a favorite pastime.

BYC Troubleshooting article -- click here

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2/26/12 at 5:36pm
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Did she always have the split toenail?

 

I'd treat it like bumblefoot.  I am just curious about the nail, though. 

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