Bumblefeet

[Learning101]

Hi all I need to know if I’m on the right track. I found bumblefeet in my drake, and opted for noninvasive method because it didn’t seem serious to me, I removed the scab and apple Vetericyn religiously 2/3 times a day. I didn’t wrap his feet, I just waited for 20-30 min until Vetericyn dried out then I just let it go with his normal routine. It’s been 4 days now but the feet look like the same before I remove the scab. I really need some guidance.

 

[CloneFly]

Have you tried soaking his feet in warm epsom salt? That tends to help. Here's an article that may provide more info:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-bumble-foot-in-ducks.74245/

 

[Learning101]

Have you tried soaking his feet in warm epsom salt? That tends to help. Here's an article that may provide more info:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/treating-bumble-foot-in-ducks.74245/

Thank you for sharing. Just want to be sure so I have to soak the infected feet in epsom salt EVERYTIME I redress the wound? I thought soaking is an one time thing just to remove the scab? For me, I only spray with Vetericyn for subsequent days after scab removal.