FYI we have had a bumblefoot issue on a few birds, to the point of limping. No response from Epsom soaks and Vetericyn sprays. Duramycine and Tetracycline were recommended through several threads and a Cornell animal disease specialist in poultry. Unfortunately, I just spoke to a vet at the...
Well we went up to two ducks with bumble foot. #2 is healing quickly and not limping anymore, though I'm still waiting for the bumble to go down in size before letting her back with the flock. but #1 is not getting any better. It's been 5 days. A big concern is she is putting weight on the foot...
Thanks Amiga. The photos are helpful. The pekin's feet are so nice and bright and easy to see the bumbles! I will get some of the iodine. In the meantime, I'll keep the salt soaks going.
So do most duck owners check feet regularly?! We've had ducks for 4 years, and I've never had this problem...
I have a Cayuga with bumblefoot, but I don't see a thorn and it's not pussy. There is an area that looks like it has a scab and another area that looks swollen and feels very hard. I soaked it in epsom salts for 10 minutes, rubbed activated charcoal on it, and sprayed with the Veterizyn and...