That looks like a bumblefoot infection coming throught the top between the toes, as long as it is soft. If it is hard then it could be a tumor. What does the bottom of the foot pad look like? A dark spot is bumblefoot. Here is another example or two, and a link to read about treatment and prevention: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2011/07/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning.html