Is this bumble foot?

[Pcuda]

Is this bumble foot? If so, what stage and what am I supposed to do to treat it at this stage? How would I know it’s improving or is it supposed to grow first before it gets better? Just noticed it today for the first time. She’s walking and acting fine. She was in chicken jail for 24 hours for broodiness prior to me finding this.

 

[coach723]

Yes, it looks like bumblefoot. Doesn't look too bad, but you do need to treat or it will just get worse. The following link is basically how I always treat first. Bumblefoot can take some time to heal up depending on size and depth, so be patient.
https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment.html/?spref=pi

 

[Pcuda]

Yes, it looks like bumblefoot. Doesn't look too bad, but you do need to treat or it will just get worse. The following link is basically how I always treat first. Bumblefoot can take some time to heal up depending on size and depth, so be patient.
https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment.html/?spref=pi

So I read all that and I’m using prids drawing salve, it doesn’t look like there’s going to be a big kernel underneath, should I still try to get that scab off? Or with soaking, antibiotic ointment and wrapping it would it help it heal on its own? I have like 6 birds with a small scab but no signs of infection and I’m not sure how long it’s been there. Does the scab always have to be taken off? Or not.

@theoldchick
@azygous

 

[Pcuda]

So I read all that and I’m using prids drawing salve, it doesn’t look like there’s going to be a big kernel underneath, should I still try to get that scab off? Or with soaking, antibiotic ointment and wrapping it would it help it heal on its own? I have like 6 birds with a small scab but no signs of infection and I’m not sure how long it’s been there. Does the scab always have to be taken off? Or not.

@theoldchick
@azygous

Here’s photos of what the others look like, my question is - how is it treated at this stage? Small scab, no inflammation or sign of redness or hot to the touch.
I don’t want to start messing with the scabs if it’s not necessary. Everywhere I read always talks about getting the kernel or scab off but I’m not sure if that’s the case each time.

@theoldchick @azygous

 

[coach723]

You can try treating topically to see if it improves. Some small, shallow lesions will respond to just topical treatments. Just know that it's a very slow process generally. If it doesn't appear to be helping then you will have to remove the scab, clean it out well, even if there is not a kernal, and then treat. Sometimes people have success with prid. Every foot is a bit different, so what works for one may not work for another. Even small lesions can take weeks to months to resolve. I had a rooster that took over a year.

 

[Pcuda]

Here’s photos of what the others look like, my question is - how is it treated at this stage? Small scab, no inflammation or sign of redness or hot to the touch.
I don’t want to start messing with the scabs if it’s not necessary. Everywhere I read always talks about getting the kernel or scab off but I’m not sure if that’s the case each time.

@theoldchick @azygous

@Eggcessive @Chicken poppy @Marie2020 @misslydia @Weeg @coach723

Can someone please give me some more insight?

 

[Pcuda]

You can try treating topically to see if it improves. Some small, shallow lesions will respond to just topical treatments. Just know that it's a very slow process generally. If it doesn't appear to be helping then you will have to remove the scab, clean it out well, even if there is not a kernal, and then treat. Sometimes people have success with prid. Every foot is a bit different, so what works for one may not work for another. Even small lesions can take weeks to months to resolve. I had a rooster that took over a year.

Is the topical treatment what I mentioned I was doing? Or is there more?

 

[Chicken poppy]

@Eggcessive @Chicken poppy @Marie2020 @misslydia @Weeg @coach723

Can someone please give me some more insight?

Rizo currently has bumblefoot. I would be happy to help with the knowledge i know.

Weeg had recommended to me drawing salve & Calendula oil. It seems to be working well.

I would wrap up the foot now to insure no more bacteria gets on there.

I do a daily epsom salt soak. (1/4 cup Epsom salt - 8 cups warm water) Insure the water is warm, not hot, or cold.

 

[Chicken poppy]

This is what i do. When doing the soak, you can either do the typical bucket method, or the sling method. (You can do it in different ways, to.) I do the bucket method. I fill up a ”bucket” or container, add epsom salt & warm water put her in it. I then put her in it for 10-15 minutes. Put a blanket over her afterwards. Try loosening up the plug, be very gentle. The link coach recommended is very useful, and i followed that aswell.

 

[Pcuda]

This is what i do. When doing the soak, you can either do the typical bucket method, or the sling method. (You can do it in different ways, to.) I do the bucket method. I fill up a ”bucket” or container, add epsom salt & warm water put her in it. I then put her in it for 10-15 minutes. Put a blanket over her afterwards. Try loosening up the plug, be very gentle. The link coach recommended is very useful, and i followed that aswell.

Ok I can do soaks and I’m doing the prid drawing salve right now but I’m not sure what it means for it to be working or not. So I should try to get those little scabs off?

@Chicken poppy