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  1. KaleIAm

    Bumblefoot?

    My pleasure. I adore ducks. Somehow when I had six ducks in the same space, and used the same amount of straw I didn't need to clean it out more frequently. My barn room has linoleum for the flooring, and up the walls. My vet wanted me to be able to sanitize their area and that was...
  2. KaleIAm

    Bumblefoot?

    Some experienced members say their flocks have no issues with wood shavings, but for my flock it was such a problem. I definitely found shavings to last longer between changes and to be far easier to spot clean. I have a large room in a barn for my ducks, about 10x10. If I don't clean the...
  3. KaleIAm

    Bumblefoot?

    My vet was specific not to use pine shavings in my coop - for bumblefoot reasons. It is what I used to use. I thought it was cozy, but my vet told me that to smaller sensitive duck feet it was like standing on hard boards for hours. But I understand your concern about respiratory issues. I...
  4. KaleIAm

    Bumblefoot?

    It's hard to tell for sure, but I'm leaning toward yes. I agree it is very mild. I have had ducks with mild bumbles (but a little worse than yours) and my vets recommended that I treat them. I think the most important thing I've learned about bumblefoot is prevention. My ducks used to get...
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