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My hen had it for quite some time and just the other night, I cut it again and FINALLY the plug came out. GBF---you can do it. You may get queasy (like me) but you know it needs to be done. My hen is finally walking around with just a slight limp. I know I did the right thing. Just like...

Quote: Educate me speckledhen, My hen's foot was swollen with a plug and hers is not swollen. What does that mean? Also, I would like to know if I kept everything clean my other hens shouldn't get it? What about ducks, geese and turkys? Yes, I got carried away with these feathered, therapeutic...

If it is bumble wouldn't it be swollen?? I just dealt with it for the last month. I was sure it was a thorn and (still may have been) but I finally pulled out a big plug. She is no longer limping. I hope some one will be able to tell you what they think it is. Good luck.