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You can also try applying decolorized iodine (not the same as betadine, any pharmacy should have it in the first aid section) and wrapping overnight, that will help soften it up, usually works well. I do that when pressed for time, or with birds that don't like being soaked or sitting still...

Every foot is a little different. Some will have a kernal, some won't. Once you remove the lesion/scab, then you will see what's underneath. Once it's softened, do some manipulating and remove it slowly, try to get as much as will come out in one peice. Sometimes there is just tissue under...

It's not an emergency, bumblefoot is generally a slow process. But the earlier you treat it, the faster and better it will heal up. Optimally you want to catch them when they are as small as possible. Once it's healed up there really are no long term issues. Some birds are more prone to it...

Yes, he has bumblefoot. That dark circle spot on the middle toe is the lesion. The following link is how I generally treat. You will need to soak the foot to soften that up, remove the black lesion/scab, and flush out the area underneath it well. For flushing you can use chlorhexidine...