bumblefoot

[joan n]

Hi folks, Im the local bird lady in an area with 70ish wild peafowl. Lots of the crew have foot issues, many are missing feet. Im thinking bumblefoot may be a culprit. Any suggestions on treating it? these are not "tame". i can get close, even hand feed a few but not close enough to treat a foot directly. Is there maybe an antibiotic that can go in the water i put out that may help? any suggestions would be helpful. there are no local animal agencies willing to help or treat these birds.

 

[ErnieBerley]

My D'uccle rooster has been limping a few days I think he has bumblefoot also. His foot was hot today to touch..i dont see any lesions. Luckily I can catch my little friend.

 

[KsKingBee]

The most likely culprit is frostbite and there is nothing you can do except let the birds heal on their own. I advise not ever treating wild birds unless you can capture them and contain them while being treated. Watering down antibiotics and not giving in a prescribed manner is doing more damage than not giving it at all. Underdosing is a major problem and the reason many drugs are not working as they should.

 

[ErnieBerley]

The most likely culprit is frostbite and there is nothing you can do except let the birds heal on their own. I advise not ever treating wild birds unless you can capture them and contain them while being treated. Watering down antibiotics and not giving in a prescribed manner is doing more damage than not giving it at all. Underdosing is a major problem and the reason many drugs are not working as they should.

ya but it hasnt been cold enough here since early january to cause frostbit - he has a vet appointment tomorrow !! friday the 31

 

[KsKingBee]

ya but it hasnt been cold enough here since early january to cause frostbit - he has a vet appointment tomorrow !! friday the 31

I was replying to the OP...