Antibiotics for bumblefoot

[coach723]

The stringy stuff is likely the pus/infection. Sometimes there is not a kernel, it's stringy or ribbony and can branch off into the foot. Those are much harder to clean out. Sometimes it's a combination of both stringy and a plug/kernel deeper in the foot. I've currently got a rooster with an infection like this that I've been treating for quite some time and it keeps recurring. I may eventually have to cull him, but will continue to try until it's hopeless. I will attach some links that may help at the bottom of this. Every case is a bit different, some are simple, some less so. First link does discuss the stringy type. If there is any secondary infection from the surgery/treatment I use injectable penicillin, but on it's own that will not get rid of the bumblefoot, the foot still has to be cleaned out.
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/bumblefoot-causes-treatment-warning/
https://ouroneacrefarm.com/bumblefoot-treatment-tricideneo/
https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment.html/?spref=pi

 

[62acaballero]

Hello I am new to this site, this thread has been helpful.
One of my chickens has bumblefoot.

I was able to to take of the black part, But I was not able to find the "kernel" I was able to clean it very well getting rid of the dirty blood and nasty looking tissue, wrapped it up and added neosporin to her foot. I will see how she is doing today after i get home from work.

My question, is there always a kernel? (i dug around)

Should I apply antibiotics? (penicillin, tricide neo vetericyn)

 

[62acaballero]

Hello I am new to this site, this thread has been helpful.
One of my chickens has bumblefoot.

I was able to to take of the black part, But I was not able to find the "kernel" I was able to clean it very well getting rid of the dirty blood and nasty looking tissue, wrapped it up and added neosporin to her foot. I will see how she is doing today after i get home from work.

My question, is there always a kernel? (i dug around)

Should I apply antibiotics? (penicillin, tricide neo vetericyn)

Also where can i get penicillin for chickens, And is it the same as penicillin for humans

 

[coach723]

Also where can i get penicillin for chickens, And is it the same as penicillin for humans

Sometimes there is a kernal, sometimes not, every case is individual. If it was fairly small and shallow you may have gotten it all. If not, it will likely regenerate. Often times extra antibiotics are not necessary, and in my experience won't help with the actual bumblefoot infection, they will help in case of secondary infection due to surgery or digging around in there. I would just keep an eye on it for now and see how it does and if it heals up. If you see redness, swelling, or other obvious signs of infection then a round of antibiotics may be necessary.
Most Tractor Supply stores or their equivalent sell Penicillin G Procaine for injection, it's in a locked refrigerator usually, about $20 depending on bottle size. This is it: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-penicillin-injectable-500cc?rfk=1
Here are instructions on injecting, scroll down to 'give injection' and below that is 'treat with penicillin injection' : https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[Kylo_Hen!]

sorry for your bird

 

[62acaballero]

Sometimes there is a kernal, sometimes not, every case is individual. If it was fairly small and shallow you may have gotten it all. If not, it will likely regenerate. Often times extra antibiotics are not necessary, and in my experience won't help with the actual bumblefoot infection, they will help in case of secondary infection due to surgery or digging around in there. I would just keep an eye on it for now and see how it does and if it heals up. If you see redness, swelling, or other obvious signs of infection then a round of antibiotics may be necessary.
Most Tractor Supply stores or their equivalent sell Penicillin G Procaine for injection, it's in a locked refrigerator usually, about $20 depending on bottle size. This is it: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/durvet-penicillin-injectable-500cc?rfk=1
Here are instructions on injecting, scroll down to 'give injection' and below that is 'treat with penicillin injection' : https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

Thank you Coach!

 

[Kmbrimberry]

I have a duck that has a good sized knot on her middle toe. You can kind of see it from the top but mostly underneath. She doesn't have a bumble and hasn't had one that I know if. We check feet at least once every 2 weeks. Id hate to cut her open if it isn't a bumble.

 

[PoultryPedia]

If it's on the side of a toe and not the pad of her foot, it is very likely NOT bumblefoot.
Gout is something that can cause swelling in toes. Birds can get it from being given too much medication over extended periods of time, being overweight and not getting enough exercise. Gout looks light-colored, because there is light-colored substance under the skin. It is rarely operated on in people though it's painful in flare-ups. Probably should not operate on it in a bird if that's the problem, unless there is severe build-up.

 

[Kmbrimberry]

I've never thought of ducks getting gout! That makes more sense than bumble foot since it is not on the pad and doesn't look anything like bumble. Any suggestions on remedies? Decrease protein? Increase vitamin A? Thank you!

 

[Isaac 0]

I have a duck that has a good sized knot on her middle toe. You can kind of see it from the top but mostly underneath. She doesn't have a bumble and hasn't had one that I know if. We check feet at least once every 2 weeks. Id hate to cut her open if it isn't a bumble.

Could you post a picture? Bumblefoot does not always appear with an eschar, and can, and does appear in the middle toe very often. Waterfowl, especially heavier weight breeds are frequently affected by Bumblefoot.

Does it look similar to this?