In short, it's inflamation of the foot with a staph infection. It looks like a scab or callus on the footpad and the area around it can swell, sometimes to the top of the foot.
You're welcome. Bumblefoot is frustrating to treat. It took a full 8 months of trying different treatment methods on 5 of our girls with bumblefoot to heal completely. I cried a lot.
Yes, definitely apply the patches and just reapply when they come off. I would hesitate to use the booties...
@TonaLee, your duck house truly is lovely! Lucky ducks!
We were using hay for bedding when our chickens developed bumblefoot. Some of the ends were hard and very sharp. I found them a few times stuck in the bottom of my shoes, one of which I had to remove with a pair of pliers and I am of...
One of the great things about hydrocolloid patches is they can get wet and not come off. As long as the edges are all stuck down when it's applied, it should be fine as long as it's not soaked.
Don't try to remove the patch because it will hurt the skin. It will fall off on its own.
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You're welcome. Yes, they're marketed for acne but are just small, round hydrocolloid patches. The package comes with two sizes, conveniently sized for a chicken's foot pad. :)
We removed the lesions, applied the pads, added padding, then wrapped the feet. The area has to be clean and dry...
Applying hydrocolloid patches were the key to healing for our girls. They are non-medicated.
http://www.amazon.com/Nexcare-Absorbing-Cover-Sizes-Count/dp/B00BRGUNV2