Early Stages of Bumblefoot X3

[lbgreenfield]

Hi there. I have had a rough start to the summer (new rescue dog problems, plus issues with my flock) and now I have, what I believe to be, 3 cases of early bumblefoot (see attached photos). I used to do daily feet checks but with the new dog, the chickens have taken a back door to everything.

I have already done bumblefoot surgery on the yellow-legged chicken almost 2 years ago, but with three cases now, I don’t think I’ll be able to swing surgery three times.

Are Tri-Cide Neo soaks still effective at killing or curing the bumblefoot infection? All three chickens are acting totally fine, no limping, etc. I’ve checked their roosts and outdoor log areas and everything is smooth as far as I can tell, so I’m not sure what they are cutting/injuring their feet on.

Let me know about the Tri-Cide Neo powder or if there are other non-surgical options I can do on multiple feet. Thank you!

 

[Stipenvlerk]

yes that seems to be bumblefoot to me.

Poultry dmv says to do this first:
Soak foot in a small bucket of warm water mixed with Epsom salt or chamomile tea.


See more at: http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/bumblefoot

 

[Shezadandy]

You can also try PRID which can be found at Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Smile-s-...Topical-Pain-and-Irritation-18-grams/12167279

Here's a video about it:

 

[dawg53]

See post #2 in this link regarding Tricide Neo. I've used it for bumblefoot.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/treating-bumblefoot-with-tricide-neo.513183/

 

[lbgreenfield]

See post #2 in this link regarding Tricide Neo. I've used it for bumblefoot.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/treating-bumblefoot-with-tricide-neo.513183/

Thank you. I have three, 5-gallons buckets ready so I can treat them all at the same time. I’m hoping the Tricide Neo will help. I’ve done the surgery before and am hoping to avoid it, if possible.

 

[dawg53]

Keep the powder and water dosage at a minimum as I mentioned in the link, it's good for 5 days, so that helps. You dont get much Trineo powder in the packets. Dont forget to use distilled water. Have patience too!

 

[lbgreenfield]

Keep the powder and water dosage at a minimum as I mentioned in the link, it's good for 5 days, so that helps. You dont get much Trineo powder in the packets. Dont forget to use distilled water. Have patience too!

Distilled water is at the ready! I’m also going to go through the run today and check for stones/prickles/etc. and add another straw bale for cushioning. I’m also adding in a bit more pine shavings to the coop floor and will sand the roosts again.
Patience is something I don’t have much of (ha), and I am feeling guilty for not catching this sooner. I’m hopeful that this treatment will work!