AlectryonKotopoula
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Hi All! I’ve been treating one of my hens for bumblefoot and suspected SLM. When I first examined her foot two weeks ago I noticed that the upper joint on her middle toe was thick and the toe appeared crooked. At the time I thought maybe it was the result of the bumblefoot, but now that it has been a couple weeks and I haven’t seen any improvement I’m not sure.
She can bend the toe, but I don’t think she has full movement, could she have injured it? I tried pinching the joint - she doesn’t flinch, it’s really hard, the skin does not appear red, hot or swollen.
Should I worry about it or just let it be? Anyone seen something like this before? Could it be infection from bumblefoot? Is it from slm? Maybe she broke her toe and it healed poorly? Let me know what you think, thank you!
She can bend the toe, but I don’t think she has full movement, could she have injured it? I tried pinching the joint - she doesn’t flinch, it’s really hard, the skin does not appear red, hot or swollen.
Should I worry about it or just let it be? Anyone seen something like this before? Could it be infection from bumblefoot? Is it from slm? Maybe she broke her toe and it healed poorly? Let me know what you think, thank you!