If I don't do anything about my hens' bumblefoot, will it hurt them?

[luzmiila]

It looks like it has a scab? Have you been able to pull that off and get a core out of it? Here are a couple of links with photos and instructions for treatment:

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2011/07/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning.html

http://hencam.com/faq/bumblefoot

I've been reading about it and about the surgery.
You mean pull that with my hand? or surgery?
She's sleeping now. Tomorrow I'll try to get that crust

 

[etammy]

I have had good luck with soaking the foot in warm water and Epsom salt for a few days in a row and in time you can pull the scab off then massage the foot towards the opening to remove any debris wrap the foot with some Neosporin for a w days.

 

[Hholly]

Here's some info about using Tricide Neo to treat it. http://ouroneacrefarm.com/bumblefoot-treatment-tricideneo/

 

[DiamondSwan]

This thread has a lot of useful information on Bumblefoot:https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1066081/duck-with-bumblefoot-warning-viewer-discretion-is-advised