2 hens with a cyst/boil on their feet, need advice please.

[the simple life]

I have two chickens that have developed some type of lump on the bottom and or the top of their feet.
I went away for a few days when I got back the person that was taking care of them told me that they had noticed that one was limping and upon closer inspection realized there was a lump, maybe a cyst or a boil on the bottom of her foot and then the next day I noticed a lump on top of her foot as well.
I called the local odd pet vet in our town but they tell me he is away for the next couple of weeks.
I went out to check on her this morning and I noticed another hen with lump on her foot as well.
They have no other visible symptoms of being sick. I have checked them over for mites and everything else.
I checked the coop to make sure the roost did not have any type of splinters that could have caused a puncture and found nothing.
They free range all day around the yard, the other chickens are all fine.
Does anyone have any idea what this could be and what I can do for them?
I do not want to see them in pain or suffering but I have no idea what these are or what to do to care for them.
Thank you in advance for any advice or help you can give.

 

[chicksahoy]

pictures would help!

 

[silkieluver_07]

Sounds like bumblefoot. Here's a helpful link on it with pictures:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=222768&p=1

 

[the simple life]

Thats what it is! Thank you. Mine do not have that scab yet and that is why I was confused. It may just be that the opening where the infection set in is just still small and if left may have gotten bigger and I would have noticed it then.
I had the instinct to soak their feet in epsom salts when I first saw their feet, don't know why but it just seemed like a good idea so I am on the right track.
I am now searching bumblefoot in the forum.
Thanks again.

 

[LynneP]

...and be sure your bedding is deep enough and roosts/platforms low enough.
This can be started by hard landings, especially by heavier hens...

 

[obe10]

pics would help

 

[M To The Maxx]

Sounds like bumblefoot.

 

[the simple life]

As I mentioned in this thread I determined that it is bumblefoot, read some more threads on it, watched a video and followed the procedure to treat it.
I have them bandaged now and seperated from the rest of the flock to heal.
Thanks for the help given.

 

[obe10]

great job they should be fine

 

[the simple life]

Thank you, I was apprehensive to try the procedure because I wasn't sure I could do it right, I was nervous and kind of grossed out but I knew it had to be done so I charged ahead.
It went very well from what I can tell.
One was a little harder to get at so I am hoping I got it all.
They are now recuperating in the penthouse suite and enjoying room service.