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post #1 of 12
5/15/12 at 9:38am
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ok so my dad has a rooster and we think he has bumblefoot, well were pretty sure he does. he has green puss & yellow stuff coming out from his little foot and me and my dad handled him and touched all that with our bare hands but we had no idea it was staph infection!  were really scared that were gonna get really sick.  im taking the rooster to the vet today, but im worried about us! what do i do?

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post #2 of 12
5/15/12 at 9:42am
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ok so my dad has a rooster and we think he has bumblefoot, well were pretty sure he does. he has green puss & yellow stuff coming out from his little foot and me and my dad handled him and touched all that with our bare hands but we had no idea it was staph infection!  were really scared that were gonna get really sick.  im taking the rooster to the vet today, but im worried about us! what do i do?

Wash your hands.

 

 

If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit,

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man.

All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

 

       ― Chief Seattle

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If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit,

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man.

All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

 

       ― Chief Seattle

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post #3 of 12
5/15/12 at 9:45am
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Wash your hands.

we didnt know what it was until we got home & googled it. we just rinsed our hands and ate breakfast i know its REALLY dumb of us

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post #4 of 12
5/15/12 at 10:12am
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  • All things share the same breath- Chief Seattle
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Wash your hands.

we didnt know what it was until we got home & googled it. we just rinsed our hands and ate breakfast i know its REALLY dumb of us

Not much you can do about it now. And it is not dumb- happens to everyone.

Staff is all around us all the time, so don't panic. 

Clean and sanitize all the surfaces you may have touched like doorknobs, cupboard/fridge handles, sink knobs, clothing, tools, dishrags etc. Retrace your steps.

If you think it is a real issue, contact your Dr. he/she may want to treat it prophylactically, especially if anyone has immunity issues.

 

Imp

 

ETA- Don't forget the keyboard.


Edited by Imp - 5/15/12 at 10:15am

 

 

If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit,

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man.

All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

 

       ― Chief Seattle

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If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit,

for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to the man.

All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

 

       ― Chief Seattle

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post #5 of 12
5/15/12 at 10:21am
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Not much you can do about it now. And it is not dumb- happens to everyone.

Staff is all around us all the time, so don't panic. 

Clean and sanitize all the surfaces you may have touched like doorknobs, cupboard/fridge handles, sink knobs, clothing, tools, dishrags etc. Retrace your steps.

If you think it is a real issue, contact your Dr. he/she may want to treat it prophylactically, especially if anyone has immunity issues.

 

Imp

 

ETA- Don't forget the keyboard.

im gonna live in a plastic bubble from now on cause im so scared and traumatized lol but thanks. and all my family has Lyme Diesese. so that scares me since it is an auto immune diesease.  maybe we should just go to the doctor and get treated. 

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post #6 of 12
5/15/12 at 10:21am
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we didnt know what it was until we got home & googled it. we just rinsed our hands and ate breakfast i know its REALLY dumb of us

Go to the health food store and buy a bottle of "Oil of Oregano"  it has both antibiotic and anti viral properties.  Take five drops UNDER your tongue twice a day if exposed to disease.  If actually sick take one full dropper three times a day.  Ive used it for years, and it knocks out colds and flu with in a day or two.  Its a bit pricey though, one small bottle is around $30.  But it does actually work

 

Riki

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post #7 of 12
5/15/12 at 10:25am
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Go to the health food store and buy a bottle of "Oil of Oregano"  it has both antibiotic and anti viral properties.  Take five drops UNDER your tongue twice a day if exposed to disease.  If actually sick take one full dropper three times a day.  Ive used it for years, and it knocks out colds and flu with in a day or two.  Its a bit pricey though, one small bottle is around $30.  But it does actually work

 

Riki

thank you! we have a local health food store, were on our way to go look for that! thanks!!!!!

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post #8 of 12
5/15/12 at 10:30am

Normally I wouldn't worry but with Lyme disease ..  I would be giving everything you touch a good Clorox wipe rub down . And if you should start to show any signs of illness tell your Dr. that you had been handling the infected Roo.  I hope you will all be a little more cautious in the future because of already being weaker .. Take care of your selves And Heal Fast ! Hopefully no added Harm will come for trying to help the Rooster : )

I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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I have about 20 Mature Hens and Roosters Different Breeds (RIR's, EE's, OEGB, Buff Orp.'s)  and approximately 60 Chicks different ages and a large variety adding more constantly (Jersey Giants, Black Australorp, White leghorn, Buff Orps.'s RIR and mixed bred), Three Dogs One Pure Bread Doxie two mixed Breeds, 4 Ducks (2 white Peking, One Muscovy, One mixed breed)2 baby Mallard chicks , 2...

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post #9 of 12
5/15/12 at 11:08am

There is a woman on here that takes care of bumblefoot herself and has videos on how to do it on here. Very informative and doesn't look hard to do. Save you a vet bill!!!  Wear gloves! Maybe if you search for bumblefoot video on here you can find it. i will look also.  good luck!

Live on Whippoorwill Farm-work at home artist-married to a wonderful man-proud mother of 4 military sons and 1 beautiful daughter. Have the smartest dog-Morgan-our springer spaniel..New chicken mom with 12 BO's, 1 hennypenny and 4 Barred Rocks.
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Live on Whippoorwill Farm-work at home artist-married to a wonderful man-proud mother of 4 military sons and 1 beautiful daughter. Have the smartest dog-Morgan-our springer spaniel..New chicken mom with 12 BO's, 1 hennypenny and 4 Barred Rocks.
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post #10 of 12
5/15/12 at 11:11am

I will see if this works....it is pics instead of video--but still good.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/236649/bumblefoot-surgery-with-pics-and-how-to

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Live on Whippoorwill Farm-work at home artist-married to a wonderful man-proud mother of 4 military sons and 1 beautiful daughter. Have the smartest dog-Morgan-our springer spaniel..New chicken mom with 12 BO's, 1 hennypenny and 4 Barred Rocks.
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Live on Whippoorwill Farm-work at home artist-married to a wonderful man-proud mother of 4 military sons and 1 beautiful daughter. Have the smartest dog-Morgan-our springer spaniel..New chicken mom with 12 BO's, 1 hennypenny and 4 Barred Rocks.
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