Asymptomatic Bumblefoot?

[ChickenLove10]

I have a one-year old hen who has suddenly started limping. I have checked the bottom pad of her foot, and it is not red or hot. There is no scab of any sort. However, she tries to avoid putting any weight on it at all, and she seems to be in more pain as time goes on. She jerks her leg back when you touch the bottom of her foot. She has been like this for three weeks. It is occurring in her right leg, and I'm just not sure what to do with her to help her. The bottom pad on her right foot is bigger than the left, but I think that may be more as a result from her not putting weight on this foot. She does perch; however, she shifts her weight just to the left leg. I have checked to see if her leg looks broken, but the only "swollen" spot on her is the bottom pad of the right foot. I need any suggestions that anyone might have. She seems to be in really bad pain on this leg, and I just don't know what to do.

 

[Little Chicken Girl]

Welcome to BYC!

I am not an avian veterinarian but do you think it is it possible that she sprained it or damaged a tendon around the ankle? It does not sound like bumble foot without the scab (it needs a point of entry). Could you post a picture of her foot pad (actually, multiple angles would be excellent)? I am not an expert but I know pics would help those who view this thread determine what it might be.

 

[pennyJo1960]

are you able to post photos please

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Photos will be helpful

 

[ChickenLove10]

Here are some photos. Hope this is more helpful.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I know it looks tiny - but I do see a small scab (red circle), I wonder if she got something jabbed in there

The back of the foot (red arrow) looks a bit irritated, but that may be due to her walking/roosting funny.

Soak the foot in epsom salts, dry well. Apply some Decolorized (Clear) Iodine and wrap the foot. Next day resoak, then see if the scab will come out with anything attached, if the scab is not loose, then dry, reapply the Decolorized Iodine, rewrap and try the next. When the scab comes off, see if you can express any pus (semi-hard gunk) out the the foot. This is less invasive than cutting. Try this first, if she doesn't improve, then you may need to cut a small slit in the foot to see if there is any pus in it.

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

I’m thinking this is the bumble opening. Try a warm Epsom salt soak and see if that spot softens.

 

[ChickenLove10]

Ok, will try it! Thank you. Will keep you posted.